Director of Rehabilitation Services - $15K SignOn - Watertown Regional Medical Center

We are looking for a Director of Rehabilitation Services to lead our RehabTeam at Watertown Regional Medical Center!

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• We are looking for a Director with a PT - Physical Therapist or Occupational Therapist or Speech Language Pathologist Licenses

Watertown Regional Medical Center, is a 95-bed facility, for over 115 years we have been providing healthcare services to the Watertown area, including residents of Dodge and Jefferson Counties. Our team of approximately 650 includes physicians, nurses, pharmacists, and healthcare workers are dedicated to ensuring our community receives the highest-quality patient care. Our services have grown to include Emergency and Urgent Care, Primary Care, Women’s Health, Orthopedics and Sports Medicine, Heart and Vascular, Neurology, Pulmonology, Ophthalmology, and many additional specialties. We are located at: 125 Hospital Dr, Watertown, WI 53098

Job Summary

The Director of Rehabilitation Services is responsible for planning, directing, and overseeing the operations of physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech-language pathology, and related services. This role ensures quality care, regulatory compliance, and efficient resource utilization while leading staff development, budget planning, and strategic initiatives. The Director serves as a clinical and administrative liaison among hospital departments, patients, and community partners.

Essential Functions

• Leads and manages rehabilitation services across multiple therapy disciplines including PT, OT, ST, and recreational therapy.
• Collaborates with medical and clinical staff to plan and align patient care and rehabilitation goals.
• Develops and implements policies, procedures, and standards of care to meet clinical and operational goals.
• Manages department budgets, staffing, productivity, and operating costs.
• Oversees regulatory compliance with state, federal, and accreditation standards including CMS, JCAHO, and CARF.
• Facilitates staff education, training, and performance evaluation to promote clinical excellence.
• Monitors quality metrics and participates in performance improvement initiatives.
• Recommends service charges and manages departmental fee structures.
• Participates in interdisciplinary rounds and care planning activities.
• Serves as a consultant to internal departments, community agencies, and external stakeholders.
• Leads development of new programs and services, including research and innovation initiatives.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities/Expectations

• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and leadership skills.
• Strong knowledge of rehabilitation modalities, patient care standards, and compliance.
• Familiarity with JCAHO, CARF, and other regulatory agencies.
• Ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and manage department operations.
• Experience in program development and quality improvement

Education

• Doctorate (Professional or Academic) in Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, or Speech-Language Pathology (Preferred)
• Master’s Degree with additional leadership experience (Strongly Preferred)
• Bachelor’s Degree with additional leadership experience (May be Considered)

Licenses/Certifications

• PT - Physical Therapist or Occupational Therapist or Speech Language Pathologist Upon Hire (Required)

Experience

• 2 years supervisory or management experience in a rehabilitation setting (Required) And
• Prior Experience in long-term care, post-acute, or hospital-based rehabilitation (Preferred) And
• Prior Experience with MDS, care planning, PPS, Medicaid reimbursement, and regulatory requirements (Required)

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person