Regional Therapy Resource (PT/OT)

Sweetwater Care; Stockton (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Sweetwater Care seeks a Therapy Resource to lead therapy services across multiple skilled nursing and long-term care facilities. You will partner with Administrators and Directors of Rehabilitation to drive clinical excellence and optimize operations.

You will monitor performance metrics, coach DORs, and oversee education, program development, and staffing strategies while traveling to facilities as needed.

Qualifications

• Licensed professional in PT, OT, or SLP with active license.
• 3–5 years of experience in skilled nursing or long-term care.
• Director of Rehabilitation experience preferred.
• Strong understanding of SNF regulatory requirements and reimbursement models.
• Ability to analyze performance metrics and drive improvements.

Responsibilities

• Monitor therapy performance indicators across assigned facilities.
• Coach Directors of Rehabilitation on financial and operational performance.
• Support budget adherence and forecasting for therapy services.
• Lead education and implementation of clinical programs.
• Collaborate with Administrators, DORs, and regional leaders to align goals.
• Travel up to ~50% for on-site support, audits, and training.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Multi-site management

Data analysis

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Licensed PT

Licensed OT

Licensed SLP

Job description

Therapy Resource

We are looking to add to our growing team! Therapy Resources in our company serve as regional clinical and operational leaders who support therapy services across multiple skilled nursing and long-term care facilities. This role partners closely with facility leadership, including Administrators and Directors of Rehabilitation, amongst other department heads, to drive clinical excellence, optimize operational performance, and ensure the successful implementation of therapy programs.

The Therapy Resource is responsible for monitoring key performance metrics, supporting labor and productivity management, staffing, and promoting evidence-based clinical programs.

Key Responsibilities

Operational Performance & Metrics Management

• Monitor and analyze key therapy performance indicators across assigned facilities.

• Provide ongoing coaching to Directors of Rehabilitation (DORs) on financial and operational performance

• Support budget adherence and contribute to financial forecasting related to therapy services

Clinical Program Development & Oversight

• Lead the implementation, education, and sustainability of clinical programs.

• Ensure programs are aligned with current clinical standards and regulatory requirements

• Track program outcomes and adjust strategies to improve patient outcomes and engagement

Education & Training

• Provide ongoing education and training to therapy teams on:

  • Clinical best practices
  • Documentation and compliance
  • Program development and implementation
  • Operational expectations and KPI management

Collaboration & Leadership

• Partner with facility Administrators, DORs, and regional leadership to align therapy operations with facility goals
• Participate in leadership meetings and contribute to strategic planning initiatives

Labor & Workforce Management

• Assess staffing models and make recommendations to optimize efficiency and patient care
• Support recruitment, retention, and engagement strategies for therapy staff

Travel Requirements

• Travel up to or around 50% to assigned facilities for on-site support, audits, training, and program implementation

Qualifications

• Licensed Physical Therapist (PT), Occupational Therapist (OT), or Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP)
• Minimum of 3–5 years of experience in skilled nursing or long-term care
• Prior experience as a Director of Rehabilitation (preferred)
• Strong understanding of SNF regulatory requirements, reimbursement models, and clinical programming
• Demonstrated ability to analyze and act on performance metrics
• Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills
• Ability to manage multiple sites and priorities effectively