Rehabilitation Specialist Jobs

Rehabilitation Specialist jobs are open across healthcare systems, school districts, correctional facilities, and nonprofit social services, from entry-level case aide to senior or program manager, with specializations in physical, vocational, and behavioral rehabilitation. Find a role that fits from the openings below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles178+
Top stateMaryland
Top employerSheppard Pratt
Top cityBaltimore, MD
Work type80% On-site
Top industryHealthcare

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Home Health Care, Inc.
Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) – Community-Based Rehabilitation Specialist
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Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) – Community-Based Rehabilitation Specialist
Home Health Care, Inc.
Rosemount, Minnesota
Caregiving & Elderly Support
Healthcare Administration
Nursing
Patient Services & Wellbeing
$42 - $46/hr
501-1,000

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Psynergy Programs
Mental Health Rehabilitation Specialist
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Mental Health Rehabilitation Specialist
Psynergy Programs
Sacramento, California
Healthcare Administration
Nursing
Patient Services & Wellbeing
$30.8 - $36/hr
On-Site
Bachelor's degree
51-200

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Sheppard Pratt
Rehabilitation Specialist
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Sheppard Pratt
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Rehabilitation Specialist
Sheppard Pratt
Towson, Maryland
Allied Health
Healthcare Administration
Mental & Behavioral Health
Social Work & Counseling
Patient Services & Wellbeing
$18 - $19/hr
On-Site
High School
1,001-5,000

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Rehabilitation Specialist
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Rehabilitation Specialist
Turning Point Foundation
Oxnard, California
Corporate Training
Educational Administration
Learning & Development
$22.5 - $25.5/hr
On-Site
BLS Certification

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Mental Health Rehabilitation Specialist
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Mental Health Rehabilitation Specialist
Remi Vista, Inc.
Red Bluff, California
Healthcare Administration
Mental & Behavioral Health
Patient Services & Wellbeing
$19 - $21/hr
Master's degree

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Rehabilitation Specialist Job Market

Who's Hiring

  • Sheppard Pratt
    Sheppard Pratt18
  • Aramark
    Aramark11
  • State of Nebraska
    State of Nebraska5
  • RHA Health Services
    RHA Health Services4
  • U
    US Department of Veterans Affairs4

Top Industries Hiring

  • Healthcare & Medical Services
  • Education

What Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in rehabilitation specialist jobs.

  • Bachelor's or master's degree in rehabilitation counseling, psychology, or a related field
  • Certified Rehabilitation Counselor (CRC) credential or eligibility to sit for the exam
  • Experience developing individualized treatment or rehabilitation plans for assigned clients
  • Proficiency with electronic health records or case management documentation systems
  • Knowledge of ADA, vocational rehabilitation services, and disability-related legislation
  • Strong caseload management skills and ability to coordinate with multidisciplinary teams

Tips for Your Rehabilitation Specialist Job Search

Tailor your resume to the setting

Acute care, vocational rehab, and school-based roles each prioritize different competencies. Reorder your bullet points so the setting-specific skills, whether caseload management, IEP documentation, or return-to-work planning, appear in the top third of your resume.

List every active licensure and certification

Hiring managers filter applicants by credential before reading anything else. Put your CRC, CPRP, or state-issued license in the header of your resume, not buried in a separate section, so screeners confirm eligibility at a glance.

Apply early to roles that fit

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

Filter openings by population served

Job titles overlap heavily in this field, so use population keywords like pediatric, adult, TBI, or justice-involved when searching. You'll surface openings that match your clinical experience and skip postings where the client profile doesn't align with your background.

Prepare case examples for behavioral interviews

Interviewers in rehab roles almost always ask for a specific client success story. Draft two or three examples in advance using a situation, action, and outcome structure, with one example focused on a difficult discharge or return-to-work challenge.

Negotiate start date and caseload size

Rehabilitation specialist offers are often negotiable on caseload cap and orientation length, not just salary. If an offer feels stretched, ask whether the caseload expectation during your first 90 days can be phased in gradually before committing.

Rehabilitation Specialist Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions

Which companies are hiring the most rehabilitation specialists?

The companies hiring the most rehabilitation specialists right now include Sheppard Pratt, Aramark, and State of Nebraska, with the largest share of openings in Maryland, California, and Florida, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. State vocational rehabilitation agencies and large hospital systems consistently account for a significant portion of openings nationwide.

How many rehabilitation specialist jobs are remote?

About 20% of rehabilitation specialist openings are fully remote or hybrid as of August 2026, with the highest remote share in vocational and behavioral roles that center on counseling, case coordination, and documentation rather than hands-on therapy. Roles requiring in-person functional assessments or direct physical intervention remain predominantly on-site.

How do you become a rehabilitation specialist?

Earn a bachelor's degree in rehabilitation counseling, psychology, social work, or a closely related field, then gain supervised clinical hours through an internship or entry-level case aide position. Pursue the Certified Rehabilitation Counselor credential once you meet the supervised experience requirement. Many state vocational rehabilitation agencies require the CRC or active candidacy before hiring at the specialist level.

How do you get hired as a rehabilitation specialist with little experience?

Start by applying for case aide, rehabilitation technician, or support coordinator roles, which share the same client population and documentation workflow as specialist positions. Highlight any practicum, volunteer, or internship hours with individuals who have physical, cognitive, or behavioral disabilities. Agencies running state vocational rehabilitation programs regularly hire recent graduates who are CRC-eligible and complete the exam within their first year on the job.

What does the rehabilitation specialist interview process look like?

Most employers conduct a phone screen focused on licensure status and caseload experience, followed by one or two in-person or video rounds. Behavioral questions about conflict resolution with clients or interdisciplinary teams are standard. Some hospital systems and state agencies add a written scenario exercise where you draft a rehabilitation plan or case note, so practicing documentation before your interview is worthwhile.

Where can I find and apply to rehabilitation specialist jobs?

You can find and apply to rehabilitation specialist jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States in one place. Search for roles that match your credentials, setting preference, and population focus, then apply directly to each listing that fits.

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