Rehab Director, PTA

Jobtailor; Boca Raton (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Legacy is seeking a dedicated rehab leadership professional to serve as the primary representative at the facility, promoting policies and clinical programs while building strong relationships with both facility personnel and Legacy staff.

The role requires directing and training teams across disciplines, coordinating daily rehab activities, and ensuring therapy programming aligns with census goals and standards.

Qualifications

• Clinical background as PT, PTA, OT, COTA, or SLP.
• Three to five years’ LTC or senior living experience.
• Licensed and registered in the state where assigned.
• Degree from an accredited college or university or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary Legacy representative at the facility.
• Promote Legacy policies, clinical programs, and mission.
• Build rapport with facility personnel and Legacy employees.
• Oversee internal marketing and communicate Legacy offerings to community leaders.
• Manage site productivity and adjust to meet budget.

Skills

Clinical Program Development

Patient Assessment

Caseload Management

Therapy Programming

Clinical Outcomes Reporting

Staff Coordination

Relationship Building

Communication

Team Collaboration

Training and Mentoring

Education

Degree in PT/OT/SLP or related field

Tools

CliniFax

Scheduling Tools

Job description

• Serve as the primary Legacy representative at the facility
• Promote Legacy policies, clinical programs, and mission
• Build rapport and positive working relationships with facility personnel and Legacy employees
• Oversee internal marketing efforts and communicate Legacy programs and offerings to community leaders
• Manage site productivity and make necessary changes to achieve budget
• Maintain a caseload to help the rehab department meet standards
• Assess patient needs and develop clinical programs appropriate for facility census
• Direct and train others in clinical service delivery across disciplines
• Coordinate daily rehab department activities with facility staff to plan and implement therapy programming
• Participate in clinical outcomes reporting and share results with the customer
• Manage staff schedules to meet caseload requirements and use scheduling tools for patient schedules
• Manage CliniFax and physician signatures on therapy plans of care
• Maintain team relationships and open communication among rehab staff, facility staff, and Legacy corporate personnel
• Assist with staff orientation and training to meet company, state, and federal standards

Requirements

• Clinical background as a Physical Therapist (PT), Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA), Occupational Therapist (OT), Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA), or Speech Language Pathologies (SLP)
• Three to five years’ experience in long-term care (LTC) or senior living
• Minimum of a degree from accredited college or university or equivalent experience (i.e., degree in PT, PTA, OT, COTA, SLP)
• Licensed and registered (PT, PTA, OT, COTA, SLP) in state where assigned
• Some prior supervisory experience preferred but not required

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in clinical program development and patient assessment, with a strong focus on managing therapy services and staff coordination in long-term care settings. Proven ability to build relationships and communicate effectively with diverse stakeholders.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Licensed Physical Therapist (PT)
• Clinical Program Development
• Long-Term Care Experience
• Staff Coordination
• Patient Assessment

Hard Skills

• Clinical Program Development
• Patient Assessment
• Therapy Programming
• Caseload Management
• Clinical Outcomes Reporting

Soft Skills

• Relationship Building
• Communication
• Team Collaboration
• Training and Mentoring

Certifications & Qualifications

• Licensed Physical Therapist (PT)
• Licensed Occupational Therapist (OT)
• Licensed Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA)
• Licensed Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)
• Licensed Speech Language Pathologist (SLP)

Industry Keywords

• Long-Term Care (LTC)
• Senior Living
• Clinical Standards
• Rehab Department Management

Tools & Technologies

• CliniFax
• Scheduling Tools