Rehabilitation Director & OTA Leader (Skilled Nursing)

Ethica Rehabilitation; Waycross (GA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Waycross Health & Rehab is seeking a Rehabilitation Director/Therapist Assistant to oversee daily Rehab operations and provide direct patient care in a nonprofit, mission‑driven setting. The role supports the Rehab Services team and aligns with organizational quality objectives.

You will coordinate patient care with Therapists and the Rehab coordinator, supervise staff, handle documentation, and contribute to care planning and service excellence across the facility.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in Physical Therapy/ Occupational Therapy.
• Current, unencumbered license to practice as a Physical Therapist Assistant/Occupational Therapy Assistant in the state of Georgia.
• Prefer two (2) years experience in a skilled nursing facility rehabilitation environment, or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Oversees the daily operations of the facility Rehab department, provides clinical case management oversight and attends facility meeting as indicated.
• Provides direct patient care and additional support duties as indicated.
• Schedules patient care according to the patient Plan Of Care established by the Therapists; coordinates rehab staffing to meet clinical needs.
• Contributes to a positive work team by sharing information and solving problems with new ideas.
• Maintains safe working practices and demonstrates professional communication with the interdisciplinary team.

Education

Associate’s degree in Physical Therapy/ Occupational Therapy

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

Waycross Health & Rehab is seeking a Rehabilitation Director/Therapist Assistant to oversee daily Rehab operations and provide direct patient care in a nonprofit, mission‑driven setting. The role supports the Rehab Services team and aligns with organizational quality objectives.

You will coordinate patient care with Therapists and the Rehab coordinator, supervise staff, handle documentation, and contribute to care planning and service excellence across the facility.