Director of Rehabilitation

VestraCare

$104K — $110K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Graduate of an accredited therapy program (PT, OT, or ST)
  • Valid New York State therapy license required
  • 3-5 years of therapy experience, preferably with geriatric populations
  • Skilled nursing facility experience preferred
  • Management or leadership experience highly desirable
  • Strong knowledge of Medicare and Medicaid regulations
  • Excellent leadership and communication skills

Responsibilities

  • Direct and oversee daily operations of the rehabilitation department
  • Supervise and mentor therapy staff to ensure quality care
  • Monitor productivity, budgets, and department performance metrics
  • Perform evaluations and treatments to support operations
  • Coordinate services with nursing, physicians, and interdisciplinary teams
  • Ensure compliance with documentation and regulatory requirements
  • Conduct staff training and competency development

Benefits

  • Paid Time Off (PTO) for Full-Time and Part-Time
  • Weekly or Same-Day Pay Options
  • Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • Employee Referral Bonus Program
  • Retirement Saving Options
Full Job Description
Director of Rehabilitation
Salaried: $104,000 - $110,240 (depending on experience)
Equivalent Hourly: $50.00-$53.00
Shift: Full-Time

RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Direct and oversee daily operations of the rehabilitation department
  • Supervise, mentor, and support therapy staff while ensuring quality care and regulatory compliance
  • Monitor productivity, utilization, budgets, billing accuracy, and department performance metrics
  • Perform evaluations and treatments as needed to support department operations
  • Coordinate rehabilitation services with nursing, physicians, administration, and interdisciplinary teams
  • Ensure accurate documentation, care planning, billing, and compliance with Medicare, Medicaid, and regulatory requirements
  • Conduct staff orientation, training, continuing education, and competency development
  • Participate in care conferences, discharge planning, admissions, QAPI, marketing, and department leadership meetings
  • Monitor therapy equipment, supplies, and department resources
  • Support resident and family education regarding therapy services and rehabilitation goals
  • Maintain department records, reports, and performance improvement initiatives
  • Perform additional duties as assigned


REQUIREMENTS:

  • Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, or Speech Therapy program
  • Valid New York State Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, or Speech Therapy License required
  • Minimum 3-5 years of therapy experience, including experience working with geriatric populations
  • Skilled nursing facility experience preferred
  • Previous management or leadership experience highly desirable
  • Strong knowledge of rehabilitation services, Medicare and Medicaid regulations, documentation standards, and long-term care operations
  • Excellent leadership, communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills
  • Ability to effectively lead a multidisciplinary rehabilitation team


BENEFITS:

  • Paid Time Off (PTO) for Full-Time and Part-Time
  • Weekly or Same-Day Pay Options
  • Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • Employee Referral Bonus Program
  • Retirement Saving Options


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