Director of Rehab Services

Why You’ll Love Working Here

• Competitive Compensation – Salary and benefits package designed to reward your expertise, leadership, and contributions.
• Comprehensive Health Coverage – Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance options to support you and your family.
• Future Security – 401(k) retirement plan with employer matching to help you build long-term financial stability.
• Generous Paid Time Off – Paid Time Off (PTO) and Extended Illness Bank (EIB) to support work-life balance and personal well-being.
• Career Growth Opportunities – Professional development, leadership training, and advancement opportunities across our organization.
• Recognition & Reward Programs – We celebrate employee achievements and contributions to our success.
• Exclusive Employee Discounts & Perks – Access to special savings and benefits designed for our team members.

Job Summary

The Director, Rehabilitation Services is responsible for leading, planning, organizing, and evaluating all rehabilitation services for children and adults within the facility. This role ensures the delivery of high-quality inpatient rehabilitation care, oversees daily operations, and maintains fiscal responsibility, compliance, and strategic development of rehabilitation services. The Director collaborates with physicians, therapists, nursing staff, and other healthcare professionals to promote an integrated approach to rehabilitation and ensure a seamless continuum of care following acute medical services.

Essential Functions

• Oversees daily operations of rehabilitation services across diverse patient populations, ensuring high-quality patient care, efficiency, and compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Develops and implements department goals, objectives, and workflow processes to optimize productivity and service delivery.
• Provides leadership and supervision to rehabilitation staff, managing recruitment, retention, training, and performance evaluations.
• Ensures compliance with all regulatory and accreditation standards, including CMS, TJC, and other governing bodies.
• Monitors and ensures completion of clinical evaluations and assessments to meet regulatory and patient care requirements.
• Manages department budgets, resource allocation, and financial planning, ensuring cost-effective operations while maintaining service excellence.
• Collaborates with hospital leadership and other departments to resolve challenges, improve patient outcomes, and enhance overall service delivery.
• Develops and executes business development plans, expanding rehabilitation services and driving program growth.
• Integrates quality improvement initiatives and patient satisfaction metrics into department planning to enhance service effectiveness.
• Represents the rehabilitation department in hospital meetings, committees, and performance improvement programs, ensuring alignment with facility-wide initiatives.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Maintains regular and reliable attendance.
• Complies with all policies and standards.

Leadership Responsibilities

• Supervision and Staff Management
  • Provides leadership, mentorship and professional development opportunities for departmental staff.
  • Schedules employees to ensure effective use of resources. Consults with leadership on any potential staffing issues.
  • Conducts performance evaluations, sets goals and provides feedback to staff on their performance and development.
• Strategic Planning and Financial Oversight
  • Collaborates with hospital leadership to set the strategic direction for the department, including budgeting, resource allocation and long-term planning.
  • Monitors expenditures, ensuring cost-effective delivery of services.
  • Evaluates and implements new technologies to enhance operational efficiency.
  • Develops and implements departmental policies and procedures and protocols to optimize quality and overall efficiencies.
• Quality Assurance and Regulatory Compliance
  • Ensures compliance with all relevant regulatory bodies. May oversee the accreditation process with relevant agencies ensuring that services meet or exceed industry standards.
  • Participates in audits, inspections and accreditation processes as applicable.
  • Follows established quality control practices to ensure accuracy, consistency and safety.
• Collaboration and Communication
  • Works closely with leadership teams to coordinate and improve service delivery.
  • Stays up-to-date with industry advancements, new technologies, and regulatory changes.
• Staff Responsibilities
  • May work in a staff role, when required. Ensures that duties and responsibilities are fulfilled while meeting all competencies established for that job.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in relevant field required or
• Master's Degree required
• 3-5 years of experience in closely related field with Bachelor's degree required
• 3-5 years of previous leadership experience preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to collaborate with interdisciplinary teams and manage cross-functional relationships.
• Foster a positive work environment that promotes teamwork, professionalism, and continuous improvement.
• Communicate effectively with leadership, team members, and stakeholders.
• Ability to work effectively with others, delegate responsibilities, and independently manage tasks while meeting established deadlines.
• Problem-solving and critical thinking skills.
• In depth knowledge of industry best practices and regulatory compliance (if applicable).
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Proficiency with Google and Microsoft platforms, healthcare software systems, and data analysis tools. 

Licenses and Certifications

• PT - Physical Therapist license in state of employment required or
• OT - Occupational Therapist – Registered license in state of employment required or
• SLP - Speech Language Pathologist license in state of employment required or

• RN - Registered Nurse - State Licensure and/or Compact State Licensure licensed in state of Employment required

  Why Work at Lutheran Kosciusko Hospital?
  At Lutheran Kosciusko Hospital, we’re more than healthcare providers, we’re a team dedicated to compassionate care and community wellness. Join us for a supportive work environment, opportunities for professional growth, and the chance to make a real difference in the lives of our patients every day. Your skills, your passion, and your commitment matter here.
  
  This position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship now or in the future. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. for any employer.
  
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