Description
Nexus at Godfrey is seeking an experienced and motivated Director of Rehabilitation to lead our therapy department and oversee the delivery of high-quality rehabilitation services in our skilled nursing and post-acute care setting.
Position Summary
The Director of Rehabilitation is responsible for the overall management, coordination, and supervision of rehabilitation services, including physical therapy, occupational therapy, and speech-language pathology. The DOR will ensure regulatory compliance, drive clinical excellence, manage staffing and budgets, and collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to maximize resident outcomes.
Essential Responsibilities
- Direct and oversee all rehabilitation services and therapy personnel.
- Ensure compliance with federal, state, and facility regulations.
- Monitor therapy utilization, productivity, documentation, and outcomes.
- Develop and implement programs to enhance resident functional independence.
- Coordinate interdisciplinary care planning and discharge planning.
- Recruit, mentor, and evaluate therapy staff.
- Maintain positive relationships with residents, families, physicians, and referral sources.
- Ensure timely and accurate completion of clinical documentation and billing requirements.
- Participate in quality assurance and performance improvement initiatives.
Director of Rehabilitation Benefits:
- Low-Cost Medical, Dental, Vision, and Voluntary Benefits coverage
- 401K Plan
- Employee rewards program
- Paid Vacation
- Paid Sick Time
- Paid Holidays
- Tuition Reimbursement Program
- Weekly & Monthly Employee Appreciation Events
- Birthday & Anniversary Celebrations
- Growth from within
- Team-oriented work environment
Requirements
Qualifications
Required:
- Current, active Illinois license in one of the following disciplines:
- Physical Therapist (PT)
- Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA)
- Occupational Therapist (OT/OTR)
- Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)
- Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP/CCC-SLP)
- Bachelor's, Master's, or Doctorate degree from an accredited therapy program relevant to licensure.
- Minimum of three (3) years of rehabilitation experience in a skilled nursing facility, long-term care, post-acute care, or rehabilitation setting.
- Minimum of one (1) year of supervisory or management experience.
- Strong knowledge of Medicare, Medicaid, PDPM, regulatory compliance, and rehabilitation operations.
- Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
Preferred:
- Previous Director of Rehabilitation or Therapy Management experience.
- Experience with electronic medical records and rehabilitation management systems.
