Director of Therapy & Rehabilitation

Director of Therapy & Rehabilitation Services (Physical Therapist) | Hope, AR

Salary: $115K-$135K

Position Summary

We are seeking an experienced Director of Therapy & Rehabilitation Services to lead and oversee the daily operations of our rehabilitation department. This leadership position combines clinical practice with administrative responsibilities and is ideal for a licensed Physical Therapist who enjoys mentoring staff, driving quality outcomes, and delivering exceptional patient care.

Essential Responsibilities

• Direct the daily operations of the Therapy and Rehabilitation Services department.
• Provide clinical leadership and supervision to all Physical Therapists and Physical Therapist Assistants.
• Conduct performance evaluations and provide coaching, mentoring, and professional development for therapy staff.
• Maintain a productive clinical caseload consisting of both inpatient (swing bed) and outpatient therapy patients.
• Perform comprehensive physical therapy evaluations and develop individualized treatment plans.
• Collaborate with physicians, nursing, case management, and interdisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes.
• Monitor department productivity, quality metrics, and regulatory compliance.
• Develop and implement department policies, procedures, and quality improvement initiatives.
• Assist with budgeting, resource allocation, staffing, and operational planning.
• Ensure compliance with Arkansas state regulations, Medicare guidelines, and applicable federal healthcare standards.
• Promote excellent patient satisfaction through effective communication and patient education.
• Complete timely and accurate documentation within the electronic medical record.

Qualifications

Required

• Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy program.
• Active Arkansas Physical Therapist (PT) License.
• Current American Heart Association (AHA) BLS Certification.
• National Provider Identifier (NPI) Number.
• 2–5 years of management or leadership experience in a therapy setting.
• Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent patient education and customer service abilities.
• Ability to work independently within a small, collaborative healthcare team.
• Strong organizational, time management, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience using electronic medical record (EMR) systems.