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Area Manager

Reliant Rehabilitation
New London, CT Full Time
POSTED ON 6/3/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 7/1/2026
Overview

When you join Reliant’s therapy team, you join a team that makes a very real impact in the lives of the patients and residents we serve. As a leading rehab therapy provider for skilled nursing facilities (SNFs), Reliant therapists provide necessary rehabilitation services for our most vulnerable population.

As a Reliant therapist, you also have the opportunity to advance your career through our continuing education platform, climbing our clinical ladder and utilizing the opportunity to serve with others who are working at the top of their discipline. Our executive team started their own careers as therapists working with patients, and we take great pride in promoting from within the company.

We also have a team of clinicians who provide continuing training, as well as systems and proven protocols to help ensure everyone is providing therapy in the most effective way for the patients and the most compliant way to help ensure our SNF partners are covered.

Why Reliant

  • Reliant is the largest independent rehab therapy provider to skilled nursing facilities and long-term acute hospitals (LTACHs)
  • Great Corporate Support
  • Therapy company ran by Therapists with decades of experience
  • A company that desires for you to grow as a therapist and as a leader in our industry
  • Currently in 38 states in approximately 850 buildings with plenty of opportunities that fit any therapists needs in location, schedule, or development

Reliant Benefits May Include

  • Competitive Pay Packages
  • Medical, Dental, Vision, and company-paid life insurance
  • 401(k) savings plan with employer match
  • PTO Share Program
  • PTO Buy-Back Program
  • Annual Performance Reviews
  • Maternity Support Program
  • Company-sponsored continuing education courses
  • Clinical Leadership Support
  • Tuition Loan Repayment Program
  • Flexible Schedules

Responsibilities

Area Manager of Operations

Summary

Responsible for directing the clinical rehabilitation operations of multiple practices within a geographic market under the supervision of the Regional Director of Operations and the Regional Vice President (RVP). The Area Manager is responsible for achieving specific financial, employee relations, customer service, and clinical objectives through strong leadership and effective management of staff and customers. Maintains professional conduct, including positive levels of interaction and rapport with facilities and clients. Represents Reliant Rehabilitation’s commitment to quality & service in all interactions with facility and clients, as well as adheres to Reliant Rehabilitation’s Policies and Procedures. Adheres to all state and federal regulations.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

  • Schedule and deploy clinical staff to meet facility program needs.
  • Supervises the work of others in multiple facilities within the geographical area to include, but not limited to training, scheduling, coaching, resolving issues, maintaining personnel records, and assisting with discipline and terminations.
  • Directs the provision of quality patient care and provides patient care skills development opportunities as appropriate to ensure quality care in the facility and delivers patient care as required within scope of practice.
  • Conduct routine clinical/compliance audits in assigned and adjacent areas as delegated.
  • Direct efficient caseload management and scheduling of patients within facility(ies) in geographic market assigned. Includes, but not limited to, resident screening, assignment of patients, review of treatment outcomes, assurance of efficiency requirements, and implementation of clinical programs.
  • Responsible for the review and analysis of facility case mix and contribution margin.
  • Manage new facility start-ups and labor costs within geographic area.
  • Ensure strong customer relations within assigned facilities.
  • Manage day-to-day customer issues and work for satisfactory resolution.
  • Provide regular feedback to assigned staff regarding expectations and performance.
  • Develop corrective plans of action of risks or concerns identified and ensure good outcomes of deficiencies noted.
  • May require travel time up to 75%.
  • Must be able to travel between facilities during scheduled hours.
  • Must be able to work varying hours and shifts, including weekends and holidays.

Education/Experience

Qualifications

  • Associates degree, or higher, in Occupational Therapy (OT), Physical Therapy (PT), or Speech Language Pathology (SLP) required.
  • Minimum of five years clinical experience required, including at least three years in patient care and one to two years of successful clinical management.

Computer Skills

  • Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, Power Point, etc.)
  • Basic Internet navigation skills

Certificates And Licenses

  • Valid credentials that indicate meeting state regulatory board requirements to practice in state assigned required.
  • Must meet other required regulatory standards to practice.

Interested in learning about us or other opportunities? Please visit our website .

  • complete job description available upon request

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