Job DescriptionA Brief OverviewThe Rehabilitation Therapy Manager leads and oversees pediatric and adolescent rehabilitation services (PT, OT, SLP, and Audiology), ensuring high-quality, family-centered care across the continuum. This role balances clinical excellence, operational efficiency, team engagement, and strategic planning while fostering strong interdisciplinary collaboration and supporting program growth.
Essential Functions- Leadership, Team Management & Culture
- Lead, supervise, and develop therapy staff (Supervisors, PT, OT, SLP, Audiology, and support team).
- Manage hiring, on boarding, performance evaluations, and staffing models aligned with volume and acuity.
- Foster a collaborative, patient- and family-centered culture.
- Drive engagement through recognition, communication, and professional development.
- Build team competencies in pediatric care, safety, and evidence-based practice.
- Clinical Operations & Care Delivery
- Oversee daily operations: scheduling, staffing, access, and patient flow.
- Ensure safe, effective, and developmentally appropriate care.
- Monitor productivity, patient access, satisfaction, and clinical outcomes.
- Collaborate with clinical and non-clinical partners to optimize care delivery and patient/family experience.
- Program Development, Quality, Strategic Planning & Patient Experience
- Provide input and execute strategic planning to guide program growth and service development.
- Implement evidence-based practices and clinical pathways.
- Drive quality improvement, outcomes tracking, and process optimization.
- Promote family engagement, education, and service recovery.
- Use patient experience data to identify improvements and enhance care.
- Financial, Operational & Resource Management
- Develop and manage departmental budget (staffing, supplies, equipment).
- Monitor productivity, financial performance, and resource utilization.
- Support capital planning and operational improvements aligned with strategic goals.
- Compliance, Regulatory & Organizational Collaboration (10%)
- Ensure adherence to regulatory and accreditation standards.
- Oversee documentation, billing, and policy compliance.
- Participate in leadership initiatives and organizational strategic planning efforts.
- Build and maintain relationships within the organization, with community partners and external organizations.
Education Qualifications- Master's Degree Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy or Speech Language Pathology Required
Experience Qualifications- 5 years Clinical Experience Required
- 3 years Clinical Experience in Acute or Outpatient Pediatric/Adolescent Therapy Required
- 2 years Experience in Leadership Required
Skills and Abilities- Leadership and team development
- Pediatric/Adolescent clinical expertise
- Strategic planning and program development
- Operational and financial management
- Data-driven decision-making and quality improvement
- Communication and collaboration
- Commitment to family-centered, inclusive care
Licenses and Certifications- Active Nebraska State License in PT, OT or Speech Upon Hire Required
- Specialty Certification Upon Hire Preferred
MVRRequired
About the Team We're looking for hands-on people to join the Rehabilitative Services team at Children's. This group handles all therapies offered at Children's, including speech therapy, physical therapy, occupational therapy and rehabilitative services. If you enjoy working one-on-one with children and their families to build and develop life-changing skills, we encourage you to apply.
