Director of Rehab

Job Description

Job Description

Director of Rehab (DOR) – Lead Our In-House Therapy Team!  

Location: Westerly, RI 

Position: Full-Time (FT) 

Setting: In-House Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) 

Reclaim Your Career ~Lead With Purpose As Our In-House Rehab Director!  

Are you a driven therapy professional who is tired of managing unrealistic productivity metrics and fighting through endless corporate red tape? Are you ready to step into a leadership role where you can actually make a difference? 

At  Royal Health Westerly , we are proud to operate a 100% in-house therapy department . We are looking for a passionate Director of Rehab to lead our clinical team, foster a positive culture, and drive outstanding patient outcomes. If you want to lead a department that prioritizes holistic care and clinical integration over corporate quotas, we want you at the helm! 

What You’ll Be Doing:  

As our DOR, you will be the captain of our therapy department, balancing clinical excellence with operational success. 

• Lead & Inspire: Manage, mentor, and support a multidisciplinary team of PTs, OTs, SLPs, and assistants, fostering a collaborative and highly engaged work environment. 

• Program Development: Drive clinical programming and community integration initiatives to ensure our patients achieve their highest level of independence. 

• Operations & Compliance: Oversee daily department operations, manage caseloads, and ensure strict compliance with Medicare guidelines, state/federal regulations, and facility protocols. 

• Interdisciplinary Collaboration: Work hand-in-hand with facility leadership, nursing staff, and admissions to ensure seamless patient transitions and top-tier care. 

• Tech & Reporting: Utilize EMR and management systems (experience with platforms like Net Health or PointClickCare is a huge plus!) to track clinical success and department efficiency. 

What You Bring to the Table:  

• Education & Licensure: Active state license as a Physical Therapist (PT), Occupational Therapist (OT), Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP), Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA), or Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) in RI. 

• Experience: Proven clinical experience in a SNF or adult rehab setting. Previous management or DOR experience is highly preferred. 

• Knowledge: Strong understanding of Medicare regulations, PDPM, and ethical reimbursement practices. 

• Skills: Exceptional leadership capabilities, strategic problem-solving skills, and a genuine passion for staff development and geriatric care. 

Why You’ll Love Leading With Us (The Perks!):  

Because we are in-house, we invest directly in our leaders. 

•   Highly Competitive Salary: Commensurate with your leadership and clinical experience. 

• ⚖️  Realistic Expectations: Ethical operational standards that allow you to actually support your team. 

•   Comprehensive Health Benefits: Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance. 

• ️  Generous PTO: Paid time off and paid holidays so you can recharge. 

•   Retirement: 401(k) plan. 
•   Empowered Culture: A supportive environment where your operational insights and clinical expertise truly drive the department. 

Ready to Lead the Change?  

If you are ready to manage a therapy department the way it was meant to be run, we want to meet you! 

Send your resume directly to View email address on ziprecruiter.com with the subject line: ' Director of Rehab Westerly - Your Name '

All inquiries will be held confidential

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