What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of Rehabilitation position at Excelsior Care Group?
Facility: Ambassador Healthcare at College Park
Location: Fort Myers, FL
Schedule: Full-Time | 8:00 AM–4:30 PM
Salary: $100,000–$112,000 annually
Lead a Team. Elevate Care. Make an Impact.
Ambassador Healthcare at College Park is seeking an experienced Director of Rehabilitation to lead our rehabilitation department. In this role, you will support a dedicated team of therapy professionals, oversee daily operations, and help residents achieve their highest level of function, independence, and quality of life.
Key Responsibilities
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Location: Fort Myers, FL
Schedule: Full-Time | 8:00 AM–4:30 PM
Salary: $100,000–$112,000 annually
Lead a Team. Elevate Care. Make an Impact.
Ambassador Healthcare at College Park is seeking an experienced Director of Rehabilitation to lead our rehabilitation department. In this role, you will support a dedicated team of therapy professionals, oversee daily operations, and help residents achieve their highest level of function, independence, and quality of life.
Key Responsibilities
- Direct, organize, and evaluate rehabilitation services to support facility goals and resident needs.
- Oversee daily staffing, scheduling, and resource allocation for therapists and rehabilitation support staff.
- Collaborate with residents, families, and the interdisciplinary team to support individualized rehabilitation plans.
- Monitor treatment outcomes, resident progress, and the quality of rehabilitation services.
- Ensure accurate, complete, and timely clinical documentation.
- Maintain compliance with applicable federal and state regulations and facility policies.
- Recommend and implement departmental policies, procedures, and quality improvement initiatives.
- Prepare the department for regulatory surveys and inspections.
- Provide staff guidance, coaching, and performance feedback to promote professional development and accountability.
- Build strong working relationships with physicians, healthcare partners, and community organizations.
- Identify operational challenges and collaborate with facility leadership to implement effective solutions.
- Participate in interdisciplinary meetings to promote coordinated care and successful resident outcomes.
- Bachelor’s degree in rehabilitation or a related field.
- Active, unencumbered Florida license in one of the following disciplines: Occupational Therapist (OT), Physical Therapist (PT), Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP), or Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA).
- Minimum of three years of rehabilitation experience.
- At least one year of supervisory or leadership experience in a healthcare setting; hospital or skilled nursing facility experience preferred.
- Strong understanding of rehabilitation operations, clinical documentation, reimbursement, and case-mix concepts, including RUGs and CMI.
- Experience with Net Health, Rehab Optima, Unity, and PointClickCare.
- Strong leadership, communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
- Commitment to compassionate, resident-centered care and interdisciplinary collaboration.
- Comprehensive medical and dental coverage
- Generous paid time off (PTO)
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Employee recognition program
- Employee perks and discounts
- Supportive, team-oriented work environment
Background screening information:
Florida Clearinghouse
IND123
Salary : $100,000 - $112,000