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Director of Rehabilitation

Avant Rehabilitation and Care Center
Trenton, NJ Full Time
POSTED ON 12/11/2025 CLOSED ON 2/10/2026

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of Rehabilitation position at Avant Rehabilitation and Care Center?

We are actively seeking a Director of Rehabilitation (DOR) to join and lead our IN-HOUSE therapy team! Must be a PT/PTA!


This position offers an exciting opportunity to be part of a team of dedicated health care professionals that pride themselves in providing quality patient care.


Responsibilities:

  • Lead, orient and mentor all therapy staff; excited about the opportunity to 'build a rehab department' with the very best

  • Review all relevant data and utilize clinical judgement to ensure appropriate delivery of therapy care to maximize outcomes and meet desired goals at discharge

  • Plan accordingly to schedule staff based on clinical needs and coordinating treatment activity of staff members

  • Demonstrate strong clinical knowledge and understand the role of rehabilitation for all therapy disciplines

  • Ensure accuracy, timeliness and organization of all departmental paperwork, including conducting documentation audits

  • Prompt preparation and delivery of any regular reports

  • Projects a positive and professional image at all times

  • Reports to work on time and coordinates schedule to achieve maximum efficiency

  • Establish and promote clinical programs/enhancement as indicated

  • Adheres to established confidentiality standards

  • Engage in recruiting interviews, employee development, goal setting, constructive feedback, corrective actions, performance appraisals

  • Work proactively to manage and build PRN pool, contact and schedule as need

  • Participate in facility and company meetings

  • Ability to analyze interpret and achieve budget expectations on a consistent basis

  • Assure staff all understand and are compliant with the Federal, State and Local laws, rules and regulations related to therapy service delivery

  • Provide a safe environment to utilize tools and equipment in a safe manner complying with all infection control, universal precautions and standards for the healthcare professional

  • Develop professional working relationships with staff, facility team members, residents, and resident family members

Seeking an experienced, outgoing and organized self-starter ready to learn, motivate, teach and bring valuable experience to the table day one!

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