Program Director, Rehabilitation
Location: Rutherfordton, North Carolina
Full Time

Ideal Candidate
Bachelor's degree in a clinical discipline (RN, PT, OT, SLP, SW) or Healthcare Management
Master's Degree preferred
Active state clinical license (RN, PT, OT, SLP, SW, etc.)
Minimum 3 years of Rehabilitation leadership or administrative experience
Strong operational leadership within acute care or rehabilitation settings
Experience managing multidisciplinary rehabilitation teams
Knowledge of regulatory, accreditation, and quality improvement standards
Strong financial, budgeting, staffing, and performance management experience
Excellent communication and leadership abilities

The Program Director, Rehabilitation provides executive leadership for rehabilitation services, overseeing clinical operations, staff performance, quality initiatives, financial performance, regulatory compliance, and strategic program development. The Director partners with physicians, nursing leadership, therapists, and hospital administration to ensure exceptional patient care and operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities
Direct daily rehabilitation department operations.
Lead Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Therapy, and other rehabilitation services.
Manage department budgets and financial performance.
Ensure regulatory and accreditation compliance.
Recruit, mentor, and develop rehabilitation staff.
Drive quality improvement and patient satisfaction initiatives.
Monitor productivity and departmental KPIs.
Develop strategic growth initiatives for rehabilitation programs.
Collaborate with physicians and executive leadership.
Maintain clinical excellence and evidence-based practices.
Ensure compliance with state licensing and healthcare regulations.

Required Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree in Clinical Discipline (RN, PT, OT, SLP, SW) or Healthcare Management.
Master's Degree preferred.
Active state clinical license.
Minimum 3 years of rehabilitation leadership or administrative experience.
Strong leadership and operational management skills.
Experience managing multidisciplinary rehabilitation teams.
Excellent communication and organizational skills.

Preferred Qualifications
Master's Degree in Healthcare Administration, Business Administration, or related field.
Experience within acute care hospitals.
Budgeting and financial management experience.
Quality improvement and regulatory compliance experience.
Experience leading rehabilitation growth initiatives.

Recruiter Submission Template

Full Name:
Highest Education (Institution, Degree & Graduation Year):
Current Clinical License (RN/PT/OT/SLP/SW):
License Number & State:
Is your clinical license active and in good standing? (Yes/No - Details)
Total Years of Rehabilitation Experience:
Total Years of Rehabilitation Leadership / Administration Experience:
Do you have a Bachelor's degree in a clinical discipline (RN, PT, OT, SLP, SW) or Healthcare Management? (Yes/No - Details)
Do you have at least 3 years of leadership or administrative experience in Rehabilitation Services? (Yes/No - Details)
Have you managed multidisciplinary rehabilitation teams (PT, OT, SLP, Nursing, etc.)? (Yes/No - Details)
Do you have experience managing department budgets, staffing, productivity, and financial performance? (Yes/No - Details)
Do you have experience with Joint Commission, CMS, CARF, or other healthcare regulatory and accreditation standards? (Yes/No - Details)
Do you have experience leading quality improvement and patient satisfaction initiatives? (Yes/No - Details)
Please describe your rehabilitation leadership experience, including facility type, team size, operational responsibilities, financial oversight, and key accomplishments.
Have you worked in an Acute Care Hospital, Inpatient Rehabilitation Facility (IRF), Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF), or Outpatient Rehabilitation setting? Please specify.
Motivation / Reason for Relocation (if not local):
Motivation / Reason for Interest in this Position:
Contact Number:
Email ID:
LinkedIn Profile URL:
Current Location (City, State):
Full Address (Street, City, State, ZIP Code):
Current Work Authorization Status:
Expected Salary:
Notice Period:
Are you able to relocate on your own expenses and work onsite in Rutherfordton, NC? (Yes/No):