Director of Rehabilitation – Hospital-Based Outpatient
Full-Time | Physical Therapist Required | Leadership Opportunity
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We are currently seeking a full-time Director of Rehabilitation to lead a respected hospital-based outpatient rehabilitation department. This opportunity is ideal for an experienced Physical Therapist with strong clinical and leadership skills who is ready to take the next step in their career. The position offers a supportive team environment, competitive compensation, excellent benefits, paid time off, and realistic productivity expectations.
Position Overview
The Director of Rehabilitation will oversee the clinical and operational functions of the rehabilitation department while ensuring the delivery of high-quality, patient-centered care. This position will provide leadership to a multidisciplinary therapy team and collaborate with hospital administration, physicians, and other healthcare professionals to support excellent patient outcomes and departmental growth.
Key Responsibilities
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Provide leadership and oversight of daily rehabilitation department operations.
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Lead, mentor, and support Physical Therapists, Occupational Therapists, Speech-Language Pathologists, therapy assistants, and support staff.
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Oversee staffing, scheduling, productivity, caseload management, and departmental performance.
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Ensure the delivery of evidence-based rehabilitation services and high-quality patient care.
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Monitor patient outcomes, patient satisfaction, and departmental performance metrics.
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Develop and implement quality improvement initiatives and departmental goals.
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Collaborate with physicians, hospital leadership, nursing, and interdisciplinary team members to coordinate patient care.
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Assist with recruitment, onboarding, training, and performance evaluations of rehabilitation staff.
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Ensure compliance with hospital policies, state licensure requirements, regulatory standards, and professional standards of care.
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Support departmental budgeting, program development, and operational planning.
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Maintain appropriate documentation, reporting, and compliance standards.
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Provide direct patient care as needed within the scope of licensure.
Requirements
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Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) or Master's degree from an accredited Physical Therapy program.
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Current state Physical Therapist license or eligibility for licensure.
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Previous experience in a hospital-based, outpatient, orthopedic, or rehabilitation setting required.
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Previous leadership, supervisory, or rehabilitation management experience strongly preferred.
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Strong clinical reasoning, leadership, and organizational skills.
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Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
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Ability to effectively lead a multidisciplinary rehabilitation team.
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Strong understanding of productivity, quality improvement, and departmental operations.
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Current CPR/BLS certification or ability to obtain.
Benefits
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Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications
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Medical, dental, and vision insurance
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Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
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Paid Time Off (PTO)
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Retirement plan options
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Continuing education and professional development opportunities
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Life insurance
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Short-term and long-term disability coverage
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Additional voluntary benefits
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Sign-On Bonus Potential
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Relocation Assistance Available to Qualified Candidates
Apply Today
If you're an experienced Physical Therapist ready to take the next step into rehabilitation leadership, we'd love to hear from you. Join Career Links and lead a dedicated rehabilitation team committed to clinical excellence, patient-centered care, and outstanding outcomes.
