Director of Rehabilitation (DOR)

Job Description

Job Description

Director of Rehabilitation

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced, dynamic, and compassionate Director of Rehabilitation (DOR) to lead our rehabilitation team. As a vital member of our leadership team, you will be responsible for overseeing the development, implementation, and quality assurance of rehabilitation programs, ensuring exceptional patient care, and fostering a collaborative environment among our interdisciplinary team.

Key Responsibilities

• Program Leadership: Develop, implement, and evaluate rehabilitation programs to meet the needs of patients across diverse conditions and diagnoses.

• Interdisciplinary Collaboration: Collaborate with physicians, nursing staff, therapists, and other healthcare professionals to ensure comprehensive, patient-centered care plans.

• Team Supervision & Mentorship: Supervise and mentor rehabilitation team members, providing clinical guidance and professional support to maintain high standards of patient care.

• Staff Education: Conduct staff orientation, training, and ongoing educational programs to promote industry best practices and maintain compliance.

• Outcome Management: Monitor and report on program outcomes, identifying opportunities for continuous quality improvement and implementing process enhancements.

• Operations & Budgeting: Manage department workflows, resources, and program budgets to ensure effective and efficient service delivery.

• Community & Partner Engagement: Foster relationships with local medical centers, clinics, and healthcare organizations to expand referral sources and promote strategic partnerships.

• Regulatory Standards: Ensure compliance with all state and federal healthcare regulations, facility policies, and clinical standards.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Experience: Minimum of 1 year of experience in a clinical rehabilitation setting. Prior supervisory or leadership experience preferred.

• Licensure / Certification: Current active licensure or professional credentialing in state of residence as required for clinical therapy practice.

• Leadership: Strong leadership, team management, and organizational capabilities.

• Communication: Excellent communication, interpersonal, and relationship-building skills.

• Problem-Solving: Proven problem-solving, analytical skills, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced clinical environment.