Rehab Director Jobs
Rehab Director jobs are open across skilled nursing facilities, hospitals, outpatient clinics, and home health agencies, from staff-level promotion to executive director, with specializations in physical therapy, occupational therapy, and speech-language pathology program oversight. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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Evolve Therapy Services is a therapy management organization hiring compassionate therapists for our partner located in Lowell, MA!
Job Position: Director of Rehabilitation (PT, PTA, SLP, OT, or COTA) for an In-house Skilled Nursing Facility
Job Summary: Is responsible for all aspects of therapy operations at the facility in accordance with established policies, procedures, and practices of the company under the direction of the Regional Director of Operations
Responsibilities of the Director of Rehabilitation:
You will help provide the best possible therapy services to patients consistent with established standards of practice and company and department procedures, including:
Responsible for oversight and management of all aspects of the therapy program in assigned facility/ facilities.
Responsible for knowledge of, and adherence to all regulatory requirements, company policies, procedures, processes and guidelines, job description, certification requirements, HIPAA, confidentiality standards and resident rights.
Responsible for establishing facility-specific procedures in collaboration with the facility interdisciplinary team, and for training all therapy staff on established procedures.
Ensure all therapists provide therapy services in accordance with regulatory requirements, established standards of practice, Company policies and procedures, therapy department procedures and productivity standards.
Ensure all therapists adhere to regulatory requirements and Company procedures regarding documentation and billing of therapy services.
Communicate and interact professionally and respectfully with patients and family members in attending to and meeting their requests.
Perform all other duties as assigned and as required to effectively discharge the responsibilities of the position and are in the best interests of the organization.
Education & Requirements:
Degree in Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, or Speech Language Pathology
Must have active (PT, PTA, OT, OTA, or SLP) in state(s) of practice
Ongoing continuing education and professional development to maintain current licensure and certification
Experience with PDPM and MDS management preferred
Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal leadership and communication skills
Results-oriented with strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills
Benefits:
Competitive pay rates
Medical, Dental, Vision
Growth opportunities from within
- Benefits based on Full Time Status
Evolve Therapy Services is a therapy management organization hiring compassionate therapists for our partner located in Lowell, MA!
Job Position: Director of Rehabilitation (PT, PTA, SLP, OT, or COTA) for an In-house Skilled Nursing Facility
Job Summary: Is responsible for all aspects of therapy operations at the facility in accordance with established policies, procedures, and practices of the company under the direction of the Regional Director of Operations
Responsibilities of the Director of Rehabilitation:
You will help provide the best possible therapy services to patients consistent with established standards of practice and company and department procedures, including:
Responsible for oversight and management of all aspects of the therapy program in assigned facility/ facilities.
Responsible for knowledge of, and adherence to all regulatory requirements, company policies, procedures, processes and guidelines, job description, certification requirements, HIPAA, confidentiality standards and resident rights.
Responsible for establishing facility-specific procedures in collaboration with the facility interdisciplinary team, and for training all therapy staff on established procedures.
Ensure all therapists provide therapy services in accordance with regulatory requirements, established standards of practice, Company policies and procedures, therapy department procedures and productivity standards.
Ensure all therapists adhere to regulatory requirements and Company procedures regarding documentation and billing of therapy services.
Communicate and interact professionally and respectfully with patients and family members in attending to and meeting their requests.
Perform all other duties as assigned and as required to effectively discharge the responsibilities of the position and are in the best interests of the organization.
Education & Requirements:
Degree in Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, or Speech Language Pathology
Must have active (PT, PTA, OT, OTA, or SLP) in state(s) of practice
Ongoing continuing education and professional development to maintain current licensure and certification
Experience with PDPM and MDS management preferred
Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal leadership and communication skills
Results-oriented with strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills
Benefits:
Competitive pay rates
Medical, Dental, Vision
Growth opportunities from within
- Benefits based on Full Time Status
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Who's Hiring
- Evolve Therapy Services23
- Powerback Rehabilitation17
- Broad River Rehab13
- PAM Health8
- Legacy Healthcare Services8
Top Industries Hiring
- Healthcare & Medical Services
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in rehab director jobs.
- Active state licensure in physical therapy, occupational therapy, or speech-language pathology
- Minimum of two to five years of clinical experience in a rehabilitation setting
- Proven experience supervising and scheduling multidisciplinary therapy staff
- Knowledge of Medicare reimbursement models including PDPM and managed care billing
- Experience with therapy documentation and electronic health record platforms
- Strong background in regulatory compliance, Joint Commission standards, and state survey preparation
Tips for Your Rehab Director Job Search
Tailor your resume to census-driven metrics
Rehab directors are hired to manage productivity, compliance, and patient outcomes. Quantify your impact with concrete results: therapy minutes per patient, compliance audit scores, or staff retention improvements. Generic clinical summaries won't stand out against candidates who show operational results.
Highlight your payer mix experience
Employers in post-acute and skilled nursing settings prioritize candidates who understand Medicare Part A, managed care, and PDPM documentation. Call out your familiarity with these reimbursement models directly in your resume's skills or summary section.
Target openings by setting, not just title
Rehab director roles in outpatient orthopedics require a very different skill set than those in long-term care or acute rehab units. Filter your search by facility type so you're applying to environments where your background is a direct match.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists rehab director 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 round
Many multi-site operators ask finalists to present a 30-day or 90-day plan covering staffing, productivity benchmarks, and regulatory readiness. Build a reusable template before you start interviewing so you can customize it quickly for each employer.
Negotiate your productivity expectations upfront
Before accepting any offer, ask for the current productivity standard by discipline and the facility's historical compliance rate. These numbers directly affect your day-to-day workload and your performance review, so clarifying them before signing protects you later.
Rehab Director Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most rehab directors?
The companies hiring the most rehab directors right now include Evolve Therapy Services, Powerback Rehabilitation, and Broad River Rehab, with the largest share of openings in Ohio, Texas, and Florida, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Multi-site post-acute and skilled nursing operators tend to post the highest volume of openings consistently.
How many rehab director jobs are remote?
About 0% of rehab director openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the hands-on supervision demands of most facility-based roles. The sub-areas most compatible with remote work include telehealth program oversight, regional director of rehab roles that cover multiple sites, and consulting or compliance-focused positions.
How do you become a rehab director?
Start by earning a clinical license in physical therapy, occupational therapy, or speech-language pathology, then build several years of direct patient care experience. Move into a lead therapist or clinical coordinator role to gain supervisory exposure, then pursue a director of rehab position at a smaller or single-site facility before targeting larger or multi-site operations. Many employers also value completion of a healthcare management or business administration credential alongside your clinical license.
Can you get hired as a rehab director with limited management experience?
Yes, especially if you frame your clinical leadership experience carefully. Employers at smaller facilities, rural skilled nursing homes, or new outpatient practices will often hire a strong senior clinician into a first director role. Focus your application on any experience you have coordinating schedules, mentoring students or aides, or managing caseloads, and be prepared to show you understand productivity standards and documentation compliance even without a formal management title.
What does the rehab director interview process look like?
Most rehab director interviews run across two or three rounds. The first is typically a phone or video screen with HR or a regional manager covering your clinical background and leadership style. A second round often involves the facility administrator and may include a tour of the therapy gym and department. Finalists at larger organizations are frequently asked to present a operational improvement plan or walk through how they would handle a specific staffing or compliance scenario.
Where can I find and apply to rehab director jobs?
You can find and apply to rehab director jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search for roles that match your clinical background, facility type preference, and location, then apply directly to each listing that fits.
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