Director of Rehabilitation Jobs

Director of Rehabilitation jobs are open across skilled nursing facilities, acute care hospitals, outpatient clinics, and home health agencies, from staff-level clinician to senior director, with specializations in physical therapy, occupational therapy, and speech-language pathology program management. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Open roles106+
Top stateTexas
Top employerSN Consulting
Top cityHouston, TX
Work type70% On-site
Top industryEducation

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Director of Rehabilitation -COTA
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Director of Rehabilitation -COTA
Legacy Healthcare Services
Kingwood, Texas
Clinical Support
Healthcare Administration
Mental & Behavioral Health
$27 - $37/hr
Associate's degree in occupational therapy
1,001-5,000

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Pivot Director of Rehabilitation - Occupational Therapist (OT)
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Pivot Director of Rehabilitation - Occupational Therapist (OT)
Pivot Rehabilitation
Plano, Texas
Healthcare Administration
Mental & Behavioral Health
Social Work & Counseling
CPR Certification
501-1,000

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Licensed Vocational Nurse, California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation
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Licensed Vocational Nurse, California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation
California Correctional Health Care Services
Marin County, CA
Healthcare Administration
Nursing
Patient Services & Wellbeing
$6,796 - $7,500/yr
10,000+

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Director of Rehabilitation - Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA)
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Director of Rehabilitation - Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA)
tmc
McComb, Mississippi
Healthcare Administration
Patient Services & Wellbeing
Public Health
$30 - $35/hr
1,001-5,000

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Assistant or Associate Professor of Wildlife Care and Rehabilitation (Remote)
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Assistant or Associate Professor of Wildlife Care and Rehabilitation (Remote)
Husson University
Remote
Higher Education
K-12 Teaching
Teaching & Instruction
Remote (US)
Doctoral degree
501-1,000

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Director of Rehabilitation Job Market

Who's Hiring

  • SN Consulting16
  • PAM Health12
  • The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center5
  • Nexion Health4
  • Oasis Therapy Services3

Top Industries Hiring

  • Education
  • Healthcare & Medical Services

What Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in director of rehabilitation jobs.

  • Active state clinical license in physical therapy, occupational therapy, or speech-language pathology
  • Minimum of three to five years of clinical experience in a rehabilitation setting
  • Demonstrated experience managing or supervising therapy staff across disciplines
  • Knowledge of Medicare, Medicaid, and CMS reimbursement models including PDPM or HOPPS
  • Experience with therapy productivity tracking and departmental budgeting
  • Bachelor's or master's degree in a rehabilitation therapy discipline

Tips for Your Director of Rehabilitation Job Search

Tailor your resume to care settings

Skilled nursing, acute care, and outpatient rehab have different priorities. Highlight the specific setting you're targeting, your caseload volume, and any regulatory or compliance experience relevant to that environment, such as MDS coordination or PDPM knowledge for SNF roles.

Quantify your department outcomes

Hiring committees want to see what changed under your leadership. Replace vague claims with specific results: staff retention improvements, therapy productivity benchmarks you hit, or patient outcomes scores your department achieved during your tenure.

Get your credentials in order early

Most director of rehabilitation postings require a current clinical license plus a valid CPR certification. Confirm your state license is active, your continuing education hours are logged, and any AHCA or CMS compliance training is documented before you start applying.

Apply early to roles that fit

Migrate Mate lists director of rehabilitation openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.

Prepare for a working interview format

Many employers invite finalist candidates to shadow the department or lead a brief team huddle. Know the facility's current therapy utilization metrics in advance and come ready to speak to how you'd address any gaps you observe during your visit.

Negotiate total compensation, not just base pay

Director of rehabilitation offers often include CME allowances, license reimbursement, and productivity bonuses that vary widely between employers. Ask about all components before you accept so you're comparing full packages, not just the base figure.

Director of Rehabilitation Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions

Which companies are hiring the most director of rehabilitations?

SN Consulting, PAM Health, and The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center are hiring the most director of rehabilitations right now, with openings concentrated in Texas, South Carolina, and Massachusetts, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Demand is highest at multi-site skilled nursing operators and regional hospital systems actively expanding their outpatient rehabilitation programs.

How many director of rehabilitation jobs are remote?

About 30% of director of rehabilitation openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the hands-on oversight most of these roles require. The sub-areas most likely to offer remote flexibility include telerehabilitation program directors, clinical operations directors for multi-state therapy staffing companies, and roles focused primarily on compliance auditing and documentation review.

How do you become a director of rehabilitation?

Start by earning a clinical degree and licensure in physical therapy, occupational therapy, or speech-language pathology, then build several years of direct patient care experience. Move into a lead therapist or team supervisor role to develop staff management skills. Gain exposure to department budgeting, Medicare reimbursement models, and CMS compliance requirements. Pursue a director-level opening once you've demonstrated measurable outcomes in a supervisory capacity.

Can you get hired as a director of rehabilitation without experience managing a full department?

Yes, some employers will consider candidates who have supervised a therapy team or served as a lead clinician even without formal director experience. Your strongest path is to document any budgeting involvement, scheduling oversight, or quality improvement projects you led. Smaller facilities and new program launches are more likely to take a chance on candidates stepping up for the first time.

What does the director of rehabilitation interview process look like?

Most processes begin with a phone screen conducted by HR or a regional operations manager, followed by an in-person or video interview with the facility administrator and sometimes a clinical leadership panel. Finalists are frequently invited for a site visit to tour the department and meet current therapy staff. Expect questions about regulatory compliance, productivity management, staff retention, and how you've handled census or budget fluctuations in past roles.

Where can I find and apply to director of rehabilitation jobs?

You can find and apply to director of rehabilitation jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Find roles that match your clinical background, preferred care setting, and location, then apply directly to each listing from the page.

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