What are the responsibilities and job description for the Rehab Assistant Director-PT position at The McGuire Group?
Assistant Director of Rehabilitation- PT
Salaried: $70,000 - $75,000 (depending on experience)
Hourly Equivalent: $33.65- $36.06
Shift: Full-Time
Schedule: Weekdays
Seneca Health Care Center is looking to add an Assistant Director of Rehabilitation- Physical Therapist to its leadership team. In this role, you'll support rehabilitation services across the organization by providing staff education, ensuring regulatory compliance, promoting quality improvement initiatives, and supporting therapy teams in delivering exceptional resident outcomes. If you're a licensed therapist with leadership experience and a passion for education and clinical excellence, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.
Located in West Seneca, NY, Seneca Health Care Center is proud to be part of The McGuire Group, a recognized leader in skilled nursing, rehabilitation, and long-term care services throughout New York State. Recognized with a CMS 4-Star Overall Rating, Seneca is committed to delivering exceptional care in a welcoming and supportive environment. Our team is passionate about building meaningful connections with residents while fostering a culture of collaboration, compassion, and professional growth. Join us and become part of a team dedicated to making a difference every day.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Support rehabilitation departments through staff education, quality monitoring, and regulatory compliance initiatives
- Participate in mock surveys, state surveys, and corrective action planning activities
- Review therapy competencies, policies, procedures, and documentation practices while providing staff education as needed
- Conduct in-services, continuing education programs, and departmental training activities
- Assist with the development and implementation of rehabilitation policies and procedures
- Monitor productivity, quality indicators, and departmental performance metrics
- Collaborate with nursing, rehabilitation, and interdisciplinary teams to support resident outcomes and safe discharges
- Educate staff on care planning, rehabilitation techniques, adaptive equipment, and therapy-related best practices
- Maintain knowledge of CMS, NYSDOH, and long-term care regulations
- Travel to company facilities as needed and perform additional duties as assigned
REQUIREMENTS:
- Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy program
- Valid New York State PT License required
- Minimum 3-5 years of experience as a therapist in a skilled nursing facility required
- Education, training, or management experience preferred
- Strong knowledge of long-term care regulations, survey processes, and rehabilitation services
- Excellent leadership, communication, coaching, and organizational skills
- Ability to travel between company facilities as needed
- Commitment to quality improvement, staff development, and resident-centered care
BENEFITS:
- Paid Time Off (PTO) for Full-Time and Part-Time
- Weekly or Same-Day Pay Options
- Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Employee Referral Bonus Program
- Retirement Saving Options