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Director of Rehab Services

Elderwood
  • North Creek, New York
  • $111,150 Per Year
  • Full-time
17 days ago

Job Description

Salary: $111,150 / yr - $120,900 / yr Overview:

Director of Rehabilitation Services

Lead with clinical excellence. Inspire your team. Make a lasting difference.

 

Elderwood at North Creek is seeking an experienced and engaging Director of Rehabilitation Services to lead our therapy department and help ensure exceptional outcomes for the residents and families we serve.

 

This is an opportunity to step into a hands-on leadership role where your clinical expertise, organizational skills, and ability to inspire others will directly impact the quality of rehabilitation services provided across our community.

 

As Director of Rehabilitation Services, you’ll oversee the daily operations of the therapy department, support and develop your team, collaborate with interdisciplinary partners, and help ensure therapy services are delivered with compassion, clinical excellence, and compliance with federal and state requirements.

 

Benefit Preview

  • NEW! Gas Allowance Stipend for qualifying commuters
  • Full Suite of Health Benefits — Medical, Dental & Vision
  • 401(k) with Employer Matching
  • Tuition Reimbursement & Paid Continuing Education
  • Generous PTO & Holiday Package
  • Employee Referral Bonus — up to $2,000
  • Professional Development & Growth Opportunities
  • And more!

Why Elderwood at North Creek

  • Make an Impact: Help residents regain strength, mobility, independence, and confidence throughout their rehabilitation journey.
  • Lead with Purpose: Guide and mentor a talented therapy team while fostering collaboration, accountability, and professional growth.
  • Collaborative Environment: Partner with nursing, medical, social services, administration, and other members of the interdisciplinary team to support comprehensive resident care.
  • Meaningful Leadership: Balance clinical practice with department leadership, quality improvement, staff development, and operational oversight.
  • Mission-Driven Culture: Be part of a community committed to Elderwood’s mission of People Caring for People.

Proudly Rated 4 Stars by CMS!

Elderwood at North Creek is an 82-bed skilled nursing facility offering comprehensive, personalized orthopedic, cardiac, and post-surgical rehabilitation programs, including physical, occupational, and speech therapy. Our services also include long-term care, memory care, palliative and respite care, subacute rehabilitation, outpatient therapy, and Adult Medical Day Services.

 

Join a Team That Makes a Difference

At Elderwood, rehabilitation is about more than completing a treatment plan. It’s about helping people regain independence, reach personal milestones, and return to the lives and activities that matter most to them.If you’re a therapy professional who is ready to bring your clinical expertise and leadership skills to a collaborative, mission-driven environment, we’d love to hear from you.

 

Apply today and take the next step in your rehabilitation leadership career with Elderwood at North Creek.

 

Responsibilities:

What You’ll Do

As Director of Rehabilitation Services, you will:

  • Lead and supervise the rehabilitation department, including therapists, therapy assistants, and rehabilitation aides.
  • Oversee the provision, documentation, and billing of therapy services in accordance with federal and state regulations, facility policies, and applicable practice acts.
  • Maintain a clinical caseload while providing department leadership and oversight.
  • Evaluate residents' rehabilitation potential and develop appropriate treatment plans in collaboration with physicians and the interdisciplinary care team.
  • Ensure timely completion and accuracy of evaluations, progress notes, care plans, discharge summaries, MDS-related documentation, and other required clinical records.
  • Communicate with residents and their representatives regarding rehabilitation goals, treatment plans, expected outcomes, and participation in therapy.
  • Collaborate with nursing and other members of the interdisciplinary team to integrate rehabilitation goals into comprehensive care plans.
  • Attend Resident Care Planning, Quality Assurance, safety, and other interdisciplinary meetings as appropriate.
  • Recruit, orient, train, supervise, and support therapy department employees while fostering a positive and collaborative team environment.
  • Lead departmental meetings and provide in-service education and training as needed.
  • Monitor department productivity, clinical outcomes, customer service, and fiscal performance.
  • Prepare department reports and provide recommendations regarding staffing, equipment, supplies, and services.
  • Assist with the development and management of the therapy department budget.
  • Oversee insurance and Medicare documentation and reimbursement requirements related to therapy services.
  • Review and maintain therapy policies and procedures in accordance with regulatory and professional standards.
  • Identify opportunities to improve resident outcomes, department productivity, and overall satisfaction.
  • Promote a culture of safety, service excellence, teamwork, and compassionate resident care.
  • Support and uphold Elderwood’s Mission, Vision, Values, Code of Conduct, compliance standards, and HIPAA policies.
  • Perform other duties as assigned by the Administrator or management team.
Qualifications:

What You’ll Bring

  • Current, valid Occupational Therapy or Physical Therapy license in the state where services are provided.
  • Bachelor's degree from an accredited Occupational or Physical Therapy program required.
  • Minimum of two years of supervisory or management experience preferred/required per facility requirements.
  • Experience working with geriatric populations, particularly in a skilled nursing or long-term care setting, preferred.
  • Current, valid CPR/BLS certification.
  • Strong leadership, delegation, organization, and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to teach, inspire, motivate, and develop members of a rehabilitation team.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to effectively prioritize and manage multiple responsibilities in a fast-paced healthcare environment.
  • Computer proficiency, including Microsoft Office and electronic documentation systems, preferred.
  • Genuine interest in working with older adults and a compassionate approach to resident care.
  • Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of an interdisciplinary team.
  • This position requires regular interaction with residents, coworkers, visitors, and supervisors. To support a safe and effective work environment, the ability to read, write, speak, and understand English at an intermediate or more advanced level is required.
EOE Statement: WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. Applicants and employees are considered for positions and are evaluated without regard to mental or physical disability, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status or any other protected Federal, State/Province or Local status unrelated to the performance of the work involved.

Numbers & Facts

LocationNorth Creek, New York
Job TypeFull-time
IndustryHealthcare Services
Company Size100 to 499 employees
Year Founded1978
Websitehttp://www.elderwood.com/

About Company

Elderwood offers a variety of specialty programs and services, established to meet a wide range of needs. Our expert physicians and supportive staff members administer the highest level of care in all areas. Care plans are tailored to an individual’s specific needs and treatment is supported through integration of the latest technological advancements.

Skills

  • Administrative Managementunmatched
  • Basic Life Support (BLS)unmatched
  • Billing Recordsunmatched
  • Budgetingunmatched
  • CPR Certificationunmatched
  • Clinical Outcomesunmatched
  • Communication Skillsunmatched
  • Community and Social Servicesunmatched
  • Computer Skillsunmatched
  • Customer Support/Serviceunmatched
  • Documentationunmatched
  • English Languageunmatched
  • Establish Prioritiesunmatched
  • Federal Laws and Regulationsunmatched
  • Geneticsunmatched
  • Geriatricsunmatched
  • HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act)unmatched
  • Health Planunmatched
  • Healthcareunmatched
  • Insurance Documentationunmatched
  • Interpersonal Skillsunmatched
  • Leadershipunmatched
  • Long-Term Careunmatched
  • Medical Recordsunmatched
  • Medical Treatmentunmatched
  • Medicare Reimbursementunmatched
  • Mentoringunmatched
  • Microsoft Officeunmatched
  • Nursingunmatched
  • Occupational Therapyunmatched
  • Operationsunmatched
  • Organizational Skillsunmatched
  • Outpatient Careunmatched
  • Palliative Careunmatched
  • People Managementunmatched
  • Physical Therapyunmatched
  • Presentation/Verbal Skillsunmatched
  • Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
  • QoS (Quality of Service)unmatched
  • Quality Assuranceunmatched
  • Quality Managementunmatched
  • Regulationsunmatched
  • Regulatory Complianceunmatched
  • Reporting Skillsunmatched
  • Safety/Work Safetyunmatched
  • Social Workunmatched
  • Staff Developmentunmatched
  • State Laws and Regulationsunmatched
  • Team Playerunmatched
  • Time Managementunmatched
  • Training/Teachingunmatched
  • Treatment Planunmatched
  • Tuition Reimbursementunmatched
  • Writing Skillsunmatched

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