Director Of Rehabilitation(DOR)

Director of Rehabilitation (DOR)

Arvin Post Acute
Salary Range: $100,000-$160,000 annually, based on experience
Lead an Exceptional Rehabilitation Program

Arvin Post Acute is seeking an experienced, motivated, and resident-focused Director of Rehabilitation (DOR) to lead our therapy department.

This key leadership position oversees the clinical and operational delivery of physical, occupational, and speech therapy services while building a strong team and promoting outstanding resident outcomes.

The ideal candidate combines clinical expertise with strong leadership, operational knowledge, and a passion for helping residents achieve their highest level of independence.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities


* Direct the daily clinical and administrative operations of the Rehabilitation Department.


* Supervise and support physical, occupational, and speech therapists, therapy assistants, rehabilitation aides, students, and other assigned personnel.


* Develop daily staffing schedules based on resident needs, department workload, and facility priorities.


* Maintain an appropriate direct-care caseload while fulfilling management responsibilities.


* Ensure residents receive timely, appropriate, and high-quality rehabilitation services.


* Monitor clinical outcomes and collaborate with therapists to modify treatment approaches when appropriate.


* Review rehabilitation programs regularly and implement services that meet changing resident and facility needs.


* Develop and introduce new treatment programs that support quality outcomes and census growth.


* Ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, professional, payer, facility, and company requirements.


* Monitor documentation for accuracy, completeness, medical necessity, and timely completion.


* Conduct regular clinical-documentation and compliance audits.


* Manage department productivity, labor utilization, scheduling, and operational performance.


* Participate in denial-management activities and ensure claims and appeals are completed promptly.


* Oversee accurate and timely billing documentation.


* Review and approve department timecards and reported hours.


* Recruit, interview, recommend, orient, train, coach, and develop rehabilitation employees.


* Provide performance feedback and recommendations regarding employee evaluations and corrective action.


* Coordinate orientation for new rehabilitation personnel and ensure required documentation is completed.


* Promote safe work practices, proper body mechanics, infection prevention, and sound clinical judgment.


* Maintain rehabilitation equipment and ensure treatment areas are safe and organized.


* Develop positive relationships with residents, families, facility leadership, department heads, physicians, and referral sources.


* Participate in care conferences, quality-assurance activities, utilization-review meetings, facility meetings,...