Rehabilitation Services Director – Post-Acute & Home Health

Bethesda-7; Willmar (MN); On-site; USD 115,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Bethesda is seeking a Director of Rehabilitation to lead therapy services across post-acute, home health, and outpatient settings in Willmar, MN. You will manage clinical operations, budgeting, staffing, and compliance to ensure high-quality patient care.

You will supervise PTs, OTs, SLPs and support staff, ensure licensure, and guide PDPM/PDGM billing and documentation while collaborating with physicians and nursing leadership to optimize outcomes.

Qualifications

• Licensed Physical Therapist, Occupational Therapist, or Speech-Language Pathologist with current, unrestricted licensure in the State of Minnesota.
• Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree preferred.
• Minimum three (3) years of clinical therapy experience, preferably in a post-acute, skilled nursing, or home health setting.
• Minimum two (2) years of supervisory or leadership experience in a therapy or healthcare setting.
• Home health and SNF experience preferred.
• Basic to intermediate computer skills required.
• Highly developed communication skills, both oral and written.
• Proven time management and organizational skills.
• Self-motivated with strong attention to detail.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Ability to adapt to various work settings and changing priorities.
• Demonstrated leadership and team-building skills.
• Therapy management across post-acute, home health, and outpatient care settings.
• PDPM (SNF) and PDGM (Home Health) billing and documentation requirements.
• Medicare (including Medicare Advantage), Medicaid, Commercial Insurance, Worker's Compensation, and other reimbursement systems.
• State and federal regulations governing therapy practice and SNF/home health operations.
• Team building, staff development, and performance management.
• Financial management and budget oversight.
• Electronic health record (EHR) systems and therapy documentation platforms.

Responsibilities

• Select and assign personnel.
• Interview, select, and hire all therapy staff, including PTs, OTs, SLPs, therapy assistants, and support personnel.
• Ensure all staff are appropriately licensed and/or certified in the State of Minnesota.
• Review job descriptions, compensation, and hours of work with each new employee at the time of hire.
• Coordinate with Human Resources to ensure background checks and onboarding steps are completed.
• Ensure all staff maintain required continuing education and licensure in good standing.
• Conduct orientation and training for all new therapy staff.
• Provide opportunities for employees to attend continuing education, in-services, and professional development programs.
• Hold regular staff meetings to review policies, procedures, and operational updates. Document content and attendance.
• Investigate and document all employee incidents and concerns.
• Monitor workers’ compensation cases to support timely return to full duty.
• Assign or complete all performance evaluations in accordance with Bethesda’s review cycle.
• Provide corrective action as necessary to maintain consistency, quality care, and staff accountability.
• Ensure required supervision of therapy assistants is completed per state and federal regulations.
• Oversee the referral, admission, evaluation, and scheduling process for therapy services across all care settings.
• Protect and promote the rights of each patient, including keeping patients free from abuse and neglect. Investigate, evaluate, report, and follow up on any complaints received.
• Develop, implement, review, and revise departmental policies and procedures that guide and support the provision of therapy services.
• Assure compliance with state and federal regulatory requirements across all service lines.
• Prepare and maintain therapy department survey readiness materials.
• Develop, implement, and review a therapy-specific Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI) program.
• Oversee documentation accuracy and completeness across all therapy staff and platforms.
• Conduct periodic chart audits and implement corrective action as indicated.
• Monitor clinical outcomes and implement evidence-based practices to drive continuous improvement.
• Participate in interdisciplinary care conferences and care planning meetings.
• Monitor departmental productivity and financial performance on an ongoing basis.
• Review financial and billing reports regularly. Monitor revenue and expenses against budget.
• Coordinate with the billing office to ensure all required documentation is completed for accurate and timely billing of therapy services.
• Work with the Vice President of Operations to develop the annual therapy department budget.
• Maintain all required business licenses and contractual agreements related to therapy services.
• Maintain ongoing liaison with staff, patients, family members, and the broader Bethesda care community.
• Collaborate with all Bethesda teams to support appropriate therapy referrals and transitions of care.
• Support outpatient therapy program development and community referral relationships.
• Participate in community events and health fairs to promote Bethesda’s therapy services as appropriate.

Skills

Communication skills

Leadership

Time management

Detail oriented

Problem-solving

Team building

Education

Licensed Physical Therapist, Occupational Therapist, or Speech-Language Pathologist with current, unrestricted licensure in Minnesota

Bachelor’s degree; advanced degree preferred

Job description

Bethesda is seeking a Director of Rehabilitation to lead therapy services across post-acute, home health, and outpatient settings in Willmar, MN. You will manage clinical operations, budgeting, staffing, and compliance to ensure high-quality patient care.

You will supervise PTs, OTs, SLPs and support staff, ensure licensure, and guide PDPM/PDGM billing and documentation while collaborating with physicians and nursing leadership to optimize outcomes.