Director of Rehabilitation (DOR)

Director of Rehabilitation (DOR) | Physical Therapist or Occupational Therapist | Lodi, CA | Full-Time | $120,000 - $160,000 Annually

Lead a Team. Transform Lives. Grow Your Career in the Heart of the San Joaquin Valley.

Lodi Nursing and Rehabilitation is seeking an experienced Director of Rehabilitation to lead our therapy department and drive exceptional patient outcomes in Lodi, California. This is a meaningful leadership opportunity for a licensed Physical Therapist or Occupational Therapist ready to take full ownership of a thriving rehabilitation program in a supportive, mission-driven environment.

Our Mission: We are professionals committed to serving others, nurturing life, and promoting an individual's ability to thrive.

Why Lodi Nursing and Rehabilitation:

This role offers a rare combination of clinical autonomy, leadership impact, and a compensation package that reflects the full value of your expertise and experience.

Compensation and Financial Security

• Annual salary range: $120,000 to $160,000, commensurate with experience
• Among the most competitive Director of Rehabilitation compensation packages available in the San Joaquin County and Central Valley market
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Company-paid life insurance and disability coverage

Health and Wellness Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance - the company covers the majority of Medical HMO premiums, with buy-up plan options available
• Employee Assistance Program for personal and professional support
• Identity theft protection and travel insurance coverage

Work-Life Quality

• Paid Time Off encompassing vacation, sick leave, and observed holidays
• Bene-Hub employee discount programs
• A Lodi location in the heart of San Joaquin County, convenient to Stockton, Sacramento, and the broader Central Valley

Culture and Career

• Full ownership of a rehabilitation program with direct access to facility administration and senior leadership
• Clinical autonomy to lead, build, and shape therapy services across Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, and Speech-Language Pathology disciplines
• A collaborative, mission-driven organization that invests in its clinical leaders
• A stable, professionally managed environment aligned with federal, state, and local care standards

The Role

The Director of Rehabilitation provides strategic, clinical, and operational leadership for rehabilitation services at Lodi Nursing and Rehabilitation. This position is responsible for ensuring the delivery of high-quality, compliant, and financially sustainable therapy services across Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, and Speech Language Pathology disciplines. This position is classified as Exempt and reports to the Facility Administrator.

Core responsibilities include:

• Providing strategic and operational oversight of all therapy services, ensuring clinical excellence, regulatory compliance, and financial sustainability
• Recruiting, hiring, onboarding, mentoring, supervising, and evaluating therapy staff across PT, OT, and SLP disciplines
• Developing, implementing, and monitoring therapy program standards, protocols, and workflows that reflect current evidence-based practice
• Managing scheduling, caseload distribution, and productivity to ensure operational efficiency and quality patient experiences
• Monitoring and managing therapy key performance indicators including productivity, outcomes, patient satisfaction, and program performance
• Ensuring compliance with all applicable federal, state, and California skilled nursing therapy regulations, payer requirements, licensure standards, and accreditation guidelines
• Overseeing accurate and compliant billing, coding, documentation, and MDS participation in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team
• Serving as the primary clinical liaison between the therapy department and facility administration, communicating program performance, needs, and opportunities clearly and proactively
• Leading therapy staff meetings, performance reviews, and professional development initiatives
• Maintaining a personal clinical caseload as appropriate to the program model and operational needs
• Maintaining compliance with HIPAA, patient rights, OSHA, infection control, and all applicable California state practice standards
• Treating all residents, staff, and community partners with dignity, respect, and compassionate professionalism

Physical requirements include the ability to assist with patient transfers, mobility support, repositioning, prolonged standing and walking, bending, reaching, and lifting with or without assistive devices. The ability to assist in resident evacuation during emergency situations is also required.

What You Bring

• Current, active, and unrestricted Physical Therapist or Occupational Therapist license in the State of California - required
• Graduate degree in Physical Therapy or Occupational Therapy from an accredited program - required
• Minimum three to five years of progressive clinical experience in a skilled nursing, post-acute, or hospital rehabilitation setting - required
• Prior experience as a Therapy Department Director or equivalent leadership role - strongly preferred
• Demonstrated knowledge of MDS, PDPM reimbursement methodology, and skilled rehabilitation regulatory requirements
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to lead by example across clinical and administrative settings
• A collaborative, solution-oriented leadership style that builds team trust and accountability
• Composure and professionalism in a dynamic, fast-paced clinical environment
• Current CPR/BLS certification (or willingness to obtain per facility policy)
• Ongoing compliance with continuing education requirements established by the applicable California state licensing board

Equal Opportunity and Accommodation

Lodi Nursing and Rehabilitation is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to a workplace free from discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or California law.

In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and the California Fair Employment and Housing Act, we provide reasonable accommodations to qualified applicants and employees with disabilities. If an accommodation is needed during the application or hiring process, please contact Human Resources or your facility Administrator.

Employment with Lodi Nursing and Rehabilitation is at-will. Duties, schedule, and work location may be adjusted based on facility needs or any other lawful reason.

Ready to Lead?

If you are a licensed Physical Therapist or Occupational Therapist ready to make a facility-level impact while advancing your career in rehabilitation leadership, we want to hear from you. Submit your application now. Our leadership team reviews candidates promptly and will be in touch to schedule next steps.

Lodi Nursing and Rehabilitation is located in Lodi, California, proudly serving the greater San Joaquin County community.

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