What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of Rehab position at Cascadia Healthcare?
Description
Director of Rehabilitation
Supportive In-House Therapy Team (skilled nursing)
Schedule: Full-Time | Flexible Scheduling
At Cascadia Healthcare, we’re dedicated to providing exceptional skilled nursing and rehabilitation services that empower our residents to recover, thrive, and live well. We’re currently seeking an experienced Director of Rehabilitation to oversee a well established therapy department. This leadership role is ideal for a licensed PT or OT with proven success in clinical supervision, program development, and team performance management in a long-term care setting.
As the Director of Rehabilitation, you will lead all therapy operations, manage a multidisciplinary therapy team, and develop systems that ensure quality outcomes, operational excellence, and regulatory compliance. You’ll drive program growth, promote a culture of clinical excellence, and build strong partnerships with referring providers and internal clinical teams.
Why Join Us
Cascadia Healthcare is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace for all employees.
Director of Rehabilitation
Supportive In-House Therapy Team (skilled nursing)
Schedule: Full-Time | Flexible Scheduling
At Cascadia Healthcare, we’re dedicated to providing exceptional skilled nursing and rehabilitation services that empower our residents to recover, thrive, and live well. We’re currently seeking an experienced Director of Rehabilitation to oversee a well established therapy department. This leadership role is ideal for a licensed PT or OT with proven success in clinical supervision, program development, and team performance management in a long-term care setting.
As the Director of Rehabilitation, you will lead all therapy operations, manage a multidisciplinary therapy team, and develop systems that ensure quality outcomes, operational excellence, and regulatory compliance. You’ll drive program growth, promote a culture of clinical excellence, and build strong partnerships with referring providers and internal clinical teams.
Why Join Us
- Competitive Pay
- Unlimited PTO
- Relocation Assistance Package
- In-house therapy model and be a part of our facility team
- Flexible scheduling with work-life balance in mind
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Life insurance
- Short-term and long-term disability
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Supportive leadership and opportunities for growth
- Continuing education support & career growth opportunities
- Leadership that values clinician input and patient-centered care
- Lead and manage therapy staff, including PTs, PTAs, OTs, SLPs, COTAs, and Rehab Aides.
- Build and maintain a supportive and collaborative team environment.
- Ensure therapy services meet all state, federal, and payer compliance standards.
- Develop special clinical programming to strengthen existing therapy services (e.g., dementia care, restorative programming, fitness).
- Drive census and revenue growth through caseload development and community outreach.
- Oversee therapist scheduling, patient assessments, treatment planning, and clinical documentation.
- Participate in interdisciplinary care planning, clinical rounds, insurance meetings/reviews, and discharge planning.
- Conduct internal audits and performance reviews to ensure excellence in service delivery.
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge of Medicare, Medicaid, Part B, and private insurance reimbursement guidelines.
- Represent the department in facility leadership meetings and QAPI initiatives.
- Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Doctorate in Physical Therapy or Occupational Therapy.
- Active PT or OT license in the state of Oregon.
- CPR certification and valid driver’s license.
- MDS (RAC-CT) or other advanced certification preferred.
- Minimum 3 years of rehabilitation experience; 6 months in a skilled nursing or long-term care setting preferred.
- Proven leadership, staff supervision, and program management experience. Preferred experience in Director of Rehabilitation role.
- Strong knowledge of rehab-related billing, documentation, and regulatory requirements.
- Ability to foster a high-performing, resident-centered therapy culture.
- Collaborative, team-based therapy environment
- Productivity expectations aligned with industry standards, with leadership support
- Emphasis on quality care over burnout culture
Cascadia Healthcare is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace for all employees.