Director of Rehabilitation Services at GENTIVA CERTIFIED HEALTHCARE CORP DBA KINDRED

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Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

03 Mar, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

03 Dec, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Interpersonal Skills, Communication Skills, Leadership Skills, Rehabilitation Modalities, Patient Care Standards, Regulatory Compliance, Multidisciplinary Team Leadership, Program Development, Quality Improvement, Budget Management, Staff Development, Performance Evaluation, Policy Development, Clinical Excellence, Strategic Initiatives, Innovation

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

At ScionHealth, we empower our caregivers to do what they do best. We value every voice by caring deeply for every patient and each other. We show courage by running toward the challenge and we lean into new ideas by embracing curiosity and question asking. Together, we create our culture by living our values in our day-to-day interactions with our patients and teammates. Job Summary The Director of Rehabilitation Services is responsible for planning, directing, and overseeing the operations of physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech-language pathology, and related services. This role ensures quality care, regulatory compliance, and efficient resource utilization while leading staff development, budget planning, and strategic initiatives. The Director serves as a clinical and administrative liaison among hospital departments, patients, and community partners. Essential Functions Leads and manages rehabilitation services across multiple therapy disciplines including PT, OT, ST, and recreational therapy Collaborates with medical and clinical staff to plan and align patient care and rehabilitation goals Develops and implements policies, procedures, and standards of care to meet clinical and operational goals. Manages department budgets, staffing, productivity, and operating costs Oversees regulatory compliance with state, federal, and accreditation standards including CMS, JCAHO, and CARF Facilitates staff education, training, and performance evaluation to promote clinical excellence Monitors quality metrics and participates in performance improvement initiatives Recommends service charges and manages departmental fee structures Participates in interdisciplinary rounds and care planning activities Serves as a consultant to internal departments, community agencies, and external stakeholders Leads development of new programs and services, including research and innovation initiatives Knowledge/Skills/Abilities/Expectations Excellent interpersonal, communication, and leadership skills Strong knowledge of rehabilitation modalities, patient care standards, and compliance Familiarity with JCAHO, CARF, and other regulatory agencies Ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and manage department operations Experience in program development and quality improvement Education Doctorate in Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, or Speech-Language Pathology (Preferred) Master’s degree with additional leadership experience will be considered Licenses/Certifications Active state license in Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, or Speech-Language Pathology (Required) Experience Minimum 2 years of supervisory or management experience in a rehabilitation setting (Required) Experience in long-term care, post-acute, or hospital-based rehabilitation (Preferred) Knowledge of MDS, care planning, PPS, Medicaid reimbursement, and regulatory requirements (Required)

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Responsibilities

The Director of Rehabilitation Services is responsible for planning, directing, and overseeing the operations of various therapy services. This role ensures quality care, regulatory compliance, and efficient resource utilization while leading staff development and strategic initiatives.