SNF Rehab Team Leader

US Lawns; Hilo (HI); Hybrid; USD 110,318,000 - 177,655,000; Full time

Job summary

Yukio Okutsu State Veterans Home in Hilo, Hawaii seeks a SNF Rehab Team Leader to coordinate daily rehabilitation operations and support PT, OT, PTA, COTA, and SLP staff. You will act as a bridge between rehabilitation and facility leadership, nursing, and other teams.

The role emphasizes leadership, scheduling, documentation, productivity targets, and quality care, with opportunities to mentor staff and drive department improvements in a welcoming East Hawaii setting.

Qualifications

• Current professional license in PT, OT, PTA, COTA, or SLP.
• Minimum of 5 years of SNF or similar post-acute rehab experience.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with an interdisciplinary team.
• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and leadership skills.
• Ability to support day-to-day department operations and escalate concerns as appropriate.
• Must perform clinical duties within the scope of licensure/certification.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day leadership, guidance, and support to PT, OT, PTA, COTA, and SLP staff.
• Coordinate daily therapy schedules, caseloads, coverage, and staffing needs.
• Promote communication and teamwork within the rehab department and with interdisciplinary teams.
• Support documentation, productivity, scheduling, quality, and regulatory standards.
• Assist with onboarding, orientation, training, mentoring, and ongoing support of rehab staff.
• Participate in department meetings, quality initiatives, and process improvements.

Skills

Leadership

Team collaboration

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Education

PT/OT/SLP Licensure

Job description

Job Description

Join Yukio Okutsu State Veterans Home and be part of a team that proudly cares for our friends, family, and neighbors across East Hawaiʻi.

The SNF Rehab Team Leader plays a key role in coordinating daily rehabilitation operations and supporting a high-performing therapy team while ensuring residents receive quality, timely care. This position provides day-to-day leadership across PT, OT, and SLP services and serves as an important link between the rehabilitation team, facility leadership, nursing, and other interdisciplinary partners.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day leadership, guidance, and support to the facility’s PT, OT, PTA, COTA, and SLP rehabilitation staff.
• Coordinate daily therapy schedules, caseloads, coverage, and staffing needs to support effective department operations and continuity of care.
• Promote strong communication, collaboration, and teamwork within the rehabilitation department and across the interdisciplinary team.
• Support documentation, productivity, scheduling, quality, and regulatory standards, including maintaining an average productivity level of 50% while ensuring quality patient care.
• Assist with onboarding, orientation, training, mentoring, and ongoing support of rehabilitation staff; help address clinical or operational questions and escalamp concerns as appropriate.
• Participate in department and interdisciplinary meetings, quality improvement initiatives, and implementation of departmental goals and process improvements; help identify and address barriers affecting resident care, staff workflow, or department operations.

Education, Experience & Licensure

• Current professional license or certification in the applicable discipline: Physical Therapist (PT), Occupational Therapist (OT), Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA), Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA), or Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP).
• Minimum of 5 years of experience working in a skilled nursing facility (SNF) or similar post-acute rehabilitation setting.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and collaborate with an interdisciplinary team.
• Strong organizational, problem-solving, prioritization, and leadership skills.
• Ability to support day-to-day department operations, maintain professional boundaries, and appropriately escalamp concerns as appropriate.
• Must be able to perform clinical duties within the scope of the individual's professional license or certification.

Rate of pay based upon Licensure

OTA/PTA Range: $38.50 - $44.50/hourly
OT/PT/SLP Range: $50.00 - $62.00/hourly

Company Description

Located in picturesque Hilo,Hawaii, Yukio Okutsu State Veterans Home features dedicated short-term rehabilitation services and residential long-termplacement. As the only state Veterans Home on the Big Island of Hawaii, we are proud to serve our county’s finest.

In addition to rehabilitation services, Yukio Okutsu State Veterans Home is designed to care for your medical conditions through personalized, 24-hour skilled nursing care provided by licensed clinical specialists and therapists. With oversight and coordination with physicians and nurse practitioners, our teams work hand-in-hand to provide compassionate quality care.

Committed To Quality

Yukio Okutsu State Veterans Home offers more than just 24‑hour nursing care, we cater to both the physical and emotional health of our residents and patients. Our care teams work together to create personalized treatment plans to help patients through their care journey. We strive to provide industry-leading outcomes through coordination of all aspects of your care.

Pre-Employment Health Requirements

Offers of employment will be contingent on successfully passing a pre‑employment examination, which includes a drug screen and other regulatory medical requirements such as, but not limited to, a tuberculosis (TB) screen. The cost for drug screening and blood draw for QuantiFERON and Titers, shall be borne by the Hawaii Health Systems Corporation.

YUKIO - Drug Free, Equal Opportunity Employer, E-Verify

East Hawaii State Veterans Home is a drug‑free workplace, an Equal Opportunity Employer, and conducts employment verification through E-Verify.