Director of Rehabilitation PTA

Are you an experienced, compassionate Physical Therapy Assistant with senior living experience who is ready for a change?

Do you want a real voice in your workplace instead of feeling like just a number?

Position overview

Above All Talent Solutions is partnering with a rapidly growing therapy provider that delivers innovative rehab programs to Senior Living communities.

This full-time Director Of Rehabilitation role is ideal for a Physical Therapy Assistant with leadership experience, serving adult and geriatric patients in a senior living setting. In this position, you will lead an interdisciplinary rehab team and also provide direct treatment, helping patients improve mobility, strength, balance, and pain management to maximize safety, independence, and quality of life.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary rehabilitation liaison to the Executive Director/Administrator, nursing/wellness leaders, and external partners.
• Participate in and/or lead care conferences, fall‑risk meetings, and quality committees, ensuring therapy input informs resident care and service planning.
• Support recruitment, selection, and onboarding of rehabilitation staff to maintain appropriate clinical coverage for the community.
• Ensure therapists are responding to resident needs in a timely and clinically appropriate manner, consistent with care plans and regulatory requirements.
• Review clinical reports and documentation related to residents receiving rehabilitation services and address any gaps or concerns.
• Evaluate and treat residents, as appropriate to licensure, to support program development, clinical quality, and coverage needs.
• Provide ongoing coaching, mentoring, and performance management for rehabilitation team members, including regular check‑ins, annual evaluations, and corrective action when needed.
• Identify training needs and coordinate in‑services on topics such as dementia‑friendly care, fall prevention, safe transfers, and documentation standards.
• Foster a collaborative and positive team culture that supports retention, engagement, professional growth, and strong communication across disciplines.

Qualifications

• Current, unrestricted Physical Therapist Assistant license in the state of practice (or eligibility prior to start).
• Prior experience in skilled nursing, post‑acute rehab, senior living, or long‑term care strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated leadership abilities and comfort overseeing an interdisciplinary rehab team.
• Excellent communication, documentation, and collaboration skills, with a resident‑centered, outcomes‑focused approach.

Compensation and benefits

The hiring facility offers a competitive hourly rate and a comprehensive benefits package. Full‑time benefits include:

• Competitive pay
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Supplemental insurance options
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Advancement opportunities within a growing therapy organization
• Supportive, team‑oriented, and fun work environment

How to apply

For immediate consideration, apply today.

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