Therapy Program Director

Vertis Therapy; Bloomington, Northern (IN, KY); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical PPO/HSA

Dental and Vision

PTO

401(k) matching

Continuing Education Allowance

Life Insurance

Disability

Job summary

Vertis Therapy is hiring a Program Director to lead and support our therapy program at a senior living community in Bloomington, Indiana. The role blends hands-on patient care with leadership and program development to grow the program in a collaborative setting.

The Director oversees daily operations, staff supervision, scheduling, clinical quality, and coordination with facility leadership to meet Vertis standards and regulatory requirements while advancing resident care and independence.

Qualifications

• Education: Degree from an accredited therapy program.
• Licensure: Valid state license or eligibility in applicable therapy discipline.
• Strong clinical and leadership skills to develop and implement effective treatment plans and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Team Leadership: Provide leadership and support to the therapy team, including staff supervision and development.
• Department Operations: Assist with daily department operations, scheduling, productivity, and staffing needs.
• Interdisciplinary Collaboration: Coordinate with facility leadership, nursing, and other disciplines to support resident care.
• Compliance: Ensure therapy services meet Vertis, facility, and regulatory standards.
• Patient Assessment and Treatment: Evaluate residents' functional abilities and execute plans of care to improve independence.
• Documentation: Complete timely and accurate documentation.
• Supervision: Guide and supervise Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants.
• Professional Development: Lead or participate in team development meetings.
• Wellness Programming: Lead community-wide wellness programs and events.

Skills

Clinical leadership

Team collaboration

Communication

Education

Therapy degree

Tools

EMR software

Job description

Description

Vertis Therapy is seeking a Program Director to lead and support our therapy program at a beautiful senior living community in Bloomington, Indiana. We are looking for a motivated rehabilitation professional who enjoys building relationships, supporting a collaborative therapy team, and taking an active role in the growth and success of the program. This is a great opportunity for someone who wants to combine hands‑on patient care with leadership and program development in a supportive senior living environment.

The Program Director provides leadership and oversight of the therapy department, including daily operations, staff supervision, scheduling, clinical quality, and coordination with facility leadership. The Program Director works closely with the Regional Manager to ensure Vertis standards, regulatory requirements, and patient‑care expectations are met.

Responsibilities:

Team Leadership: Provide leadership and support to the therapy team, including staff supervision and development.

Department Operations: Assist with daily department operations, scheduling, productivity, and staffing needs.

Interdisciplinary Collaboration: Coordinate with facility leadership, nursing, and other disciplines to support resident care.

Compliance: Ensure therapy services meet Vertis, facility, and regulatory standards.

Patient Assessment and Treatment: Evaluate residents' functional abilities. Establish and execute a plan of care based on individual goals to improve resident's independence and quality of life.

Documentation: Complete timely and accurate documentation.

Supervision: Provide appropriate guidance and supervision to Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants.

Professional Development: Participate or lead team development meetings.

Wellness Programming: Regularly lead community wide wellness programs and events.

Qualifications:

Education: Degree from an accredited institution in an applicable therapy discipline.

Licensure: Valid state license or license eligibility in an applicable therapy discipline.

Skills: Strong clinical and leadership skills, with the ability to develop and implement effective treatment plans, communicate effectively, and work independently and as part of a team.

Physical Requirements: Ability to lift and assist clients as needed. Must be able to stand for extended periods and perform physical tasks related to therapy.

Technology: Computer proficiency to document in electronic medical record platform.

Benefits:

• Medical benefits including PPO and HSA options
• Dental and Vision benefits
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 401(k) matching
• Continuing Education Allowance
• Company paid Life Insurance with the option to purchase more
• Short- and Long-Term Disability

Vertis Therapy provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Vertis Therapy complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

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