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Interim Director of Rehabilitation Services

American Consultants
Alabama, AL Full Time
POSTED ON 3/26/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/26/2026

Interim Director of Rehabilitation Services- Alabama

American Consultants is looking for a Director of Rehab at a facility in Alabama. This is a working director that must have both Inpatient and Outpatient experience.

Position Summary

The Interim Director of Rehabilitation Services provides temporary leadership and operational oversight for all rehabilitation departments, including physical therapy, occupational therapy, and speech-language pathology. This role ensures high-quality patient care, regulatory compliance, and efficient departmental operations during a leadership transition. The ideal candidate is a licensed Physical Therapist with strong leadership experience in acute care or hospital-based rehab services.

Key ResponsibilitiesLeadership & Operations

  • Provide daily leadership and direction for rehabilitation services (PT, OT, SLP)
  • Ensure appropriate staffing, scheduling, and productivity standards are met
  • Assess current operations and implement process improvements to enhance patient outcomes and efficiency
  • Collaborate with hospital leadership on strategic planning and service line development

Clinical Oversight

  • Ensure delivery of evidence-based, patient-centered rehabilitation care
  • Monitor clinical outcomes, patient satisfaction, and functional improvement metrics
  • Support interdisciplinary care coordination with physicians, nursing, and case management

Regulatory Compliance & Quality

  • Ensure compliance with all applicable regulations and accreditation standards (e.g., Joint Commission, CMS, state regulations)
  • Maintain survey readiness and oversee quality assurance/performance improvement initiatives
  • Ensure proper documentation, billing compliance, and adherence to therapy guidelines

Staff Management

  • Supervise managers, therapists, and support staff
  • Provide coaching, mentoring, and performance management
  • Address staffing gaps, recruitment needs, and onboarding support
  • Foster a collaborative and accountable team environment

Financial & Operational Performance

  • Monitor department budgets, productivity, and key performance indicators (KPIs)
  • Identify cost-saving opportunities and improve operational efficiency
  • Oversee resource utilization, equipment needs, and vendor relationships

Program Development & Growth

  • Evaluate and enhance rehabilitation programs and service offerings
  • Identify opportunities for growth, including outpatient, inpatient, and post-acute services
  • Support referral development and physician engagement

Transition & Continuity

  • Stabilize department operations during leadership transition
  • Document workflows, processes, and improvement initiatives
  • Assist in onboarding and transitioning responsibilities to a permanent director

QualificationsEducation

  • Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Doctorate degree in Physical Therapy (required)

Licensure & Certifications

  • Current, active Physical Therapist (PT) license in [State] (required)
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) certification (required)
  • Additional certifications (e.g., leadership, specialty rehab certifications) preferred

Experience

  • 5–10 years of progressive experience in rehabilitation services
  • Minimum 3–5 years of leadership experience (Manager, Director, or equivalent)
  • Experience in hospital-based or acute care rehabilitation setting
  • Prior interim, consulting, or turnaround experience (preferred)

Pay: $3,000.00 - $3,500.00 per week

Benefits:

  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Vision insurance

Work Location: On the road

Salary : $3,000 - $3,500

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