Director of Rehabilitation (DOR)- Certified Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA)

Director of Rehabilitation (DOR)- Certified Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA)

Seneca Place Nursing & Rehab is looking for a Director of Rehabilitation/PTA to join our team's mission and believe in our core values! Our mission: Through the hearts of our Care Team Members, we provide excellent healthcare to those we serve.

Our Core Values... 

L - Listening

E - Empathy

A - Accountability

D - Decisiveness 

This is how we create a culture to LEAD with Love. 

Position Overview:

The Director of Rehabilitation (DOR) is responsible for the leadership, oversight, and coordination of rehabilitation services including Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, and Speech-Language Pathology. This role ensures high-quality care delivery, regulatory compliance, operational efficiency, and strong interdisciplinary collaboration. The DOR plays a vital role in promoting functional outcomes, staff development, and care team member engagement.

Key Responsibilities:

Leadership and Operations

• Provide direct supervision and support to therapy team members including PTs, OTs, SLPs, and assistants.

• Oversee daily therapy operations including staffing, scheduling, and productivity

management.

• Monitor clinical performance and outcomes to ensure excellence in therapy service delivery.

• Coordinate therapy care planning with interdisciplinary teams to support resident-centered outcomes.

• Serve as liaison between therapy services, nursing, administration, and external partners.

• Participate in census development efforts through effective therapy programming and marketing support.

Documentation and Compliance

• Ensure compliance with all applicable federal, state, and facility regulations, including Medicare/Medicaid and PDPM guidelines.

• Support accurate and timely documentation, billing, and coding practices.

• Maintain proficiency in EMR systems and ensure documentation meets regulatory standards.

• Participate in quality assurance and performance improvement initiatives within the rehab department.

Professional Development and Education

• Facilitate staff training, professional development, and performance evaluations.

• Stay current with advancements in rehabilitation services, regulatory guidelines, and reimbursement models.

• Promote a culture of learning and clinical excellence within the therapy department.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Provide coaching, development, and corrective action as needed to support high-performing therapy teams.

• Evaluate performance and offer constructive feedback to promote team growth and accountability.

• Ensure supervision of therapy assistants is conducted in accordance with state and facility guidelines.

Qualifications:

• Current state licensure as a Certified Physical Therapy Assistant.

Bluegrass Benefits:

• Quarterly Pay Increase

• Daily Pay

• Company-Paid Life Insurance

• Telehealth Services

• Double Pay on Holiday

• Care Team Member Relief Fund

Join the Seneca Place Care team where compassion meets excellence!

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