What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of Rehabilitation Services position at Nexus Health Systems?
Location: Nexus Neurorecovery Center – Conroe, TX
About Nexus Neurorecovery Center
Nestled on a serene 26-acre campus, Nexus Neurorecovery Center is home to two specialized, CARF-accredited programs dedicated to restoring independence and quality of life:
Position Overview
The Director of Rehabilitation Services provides strategic, clinical, and operational leadership for all therapy programs on campus. This role oversees therapy operations, staffing, program development, regulatory compliance, and fiscal management—ensuring the delivery of high-quality, patient-centered care aligned with CARF standards.
This is a hands-on clinical leadership position requiring licensure as a Physical Therapist, Occupational Therapist, or Speech-Language Pathologist, with the ability to provide direct therapeutic intervention when needed.
Key ResponsibilitiesClinical Leadership
About Nexus Neurorecovery Center
Nestled on a serene 26-acre campus, Nexus Neurorecovery Center is home to two specialized, CARF-accredited programs dedicated to restoring independence and quality of life:
- Rise Program: Comprehensive neurological rehabilitation for adults recovering from traumatic brain injury (TBI), stroke, spinal cord injury, and other neurological conditions.
- Life Care Program: Long-term residential care for individuals with life-altering injuries who require ongoing clinical and behavioral support.
Position Overview
The Director of Rehabilitation Services provides strategic, clinical, and operational leadership for all therapy programs on campus. This role oversees therapy operations, staffing, program development, regulatory compliance, and fiscal management—ensuring the delivery of high-quality, patient-centered care aligned with CARF standards.
This is a hands-on clinical leadership position requiring licensure as a Physical Therapist, Occupational Therapist, or Speech-Language Pathologist, with the ability to provide direct therapeutic intervention when needed.
Key ResponsibilitiesClinical Leadership
- Oversee therapy services across the full continuum of care.
- Screen, evaluate, and treat patients per physician orders when clinically appropriate.
- Participate in patient rounds, treatment planning, and family conferences.
- Ensure compliance with state regulations, licensing standards, CARF requirements, and national best practices.
- Supervise therapy staff and promote a culture of professionalism, accountability, and growth.
- Conduct regular team meetings and maintain open, consistent communication.
- Provide mentorship, training, and timely performance evaluations.
- Ensure all staff maintain licensure, certifications, and required competencies.
- Maintain accurate, timely, and regulatory-aligned documentation.
- Oversee daily workflow, scheduling, and adherence to infection-control standards.
- Serve as essential personnel during emergencies per the facility’s response plan.
- Manage departmental budgets, resources, and cost-effective service delivery.
- Ensure timely completion of payroll and administrative reporting.
- Partner with physicians, clinical leadership, and interdisciplinary teams to support coordinated patient care.
- Engage with families and support seamless transitions across care levels.
- Education: Master’s degree or higher in Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, or Speech-Language Pathology.
- Experience: Minimum of five (5) years of management and program development experience in an inpatient setting; neurorehabilitation experience preferred.
- Licensure: Active Texas license in PT, OT, or Speech Therapy; AHA BLS certification required.
- Knowledge: Strong clinical expertise in the rehabilitation of individuals with TBI, stroke, spinal cord injury, and other neurological conditions.
- Leadership: Demonstrated ability to lead, develop, and inspire multidisciplinary teams while fostering a collaborative and supportive environment.