Director of Rehab - Contract Position

Make a significant contribution as an experienced Director of Rehab in a full-time contract at a skilled nursing facility in Somerset, NJ. You will recruit and train therapy staff, develop therapy strategies, evaluate patient care, and cultivate relationships with related professional programs. Combine your clinical leadership with the opportunity to work in a new location.

Minimum Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited school of Occupational Therapy, Speech Therapy, or Physical Therapy with a bachelor’s or associate degree.
• Active New Jersey state license in the applicable therapy discipline required prior to the first day.
• Experience in a skilled nursing facility or long-term care setting preferred.
• Demonstrated supervisory or leadership experience overseeing therapy staff, scheduling, and clinical program development preferred.
• Ability to manage regulatory compliance, documentation, and quality assurance activities preferred.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous Director of Rehab experience in a skilled nursing facility preferred.
• Experience with electronic medical records and therapy documentation systems preferred.
• Experience collaborating with interdisciplinary teams and post-acute care partners preferred.

Assignment Details

• Shift Hours: 08:30-16:30.
• Shift Days: Monday through Friday.
• Meal break: 30 minutes.
• Contract duration: 13 weeks.

Apply now and you'll be contacted by a recruiter who’ll give you more information.

Benefits Designed for Therapy Pros

We value your commitment to patient care. Benefits include medical coverage options, 401(k) matching eligibility, recruiter support, referral bonuses, housing assistance when available, and travel and license reimbursement.

Impacting Patient Care Nationwide

Serve as a rehab director and lead clinical programs that improve patient outcomes in a skilled nursing setting. This role involves staff development, regulatory oversight, and coordination of interdisciplinary care to support resident rehabilitation and safety.

Location Highlights

Somerset, NJ offers convenient access to regional attractions and major transit routes. Downtown Somerville is nearby with local restaurants and cultural events within a short drive. The area is approximately 35 miles from New York City and 30 miles from the Jersey Shore, providing urban and coastal recreation options within commutable distances. Outdoor options include nearby Delaware and Raritan Canal State Park trails and local county parks for hiking and cycling. The region supports a suburban lifestyle with commuter rail and highway access to larger metropolitan centers.

EEO Statement

Jackson Healthcare and its family of companies are an EEO/AA Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and expression, national origin, age, disability or protected veteran status. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all of our associates.