Director of Rehabilitation (DOR)

Nexus at Godfrey is seeking an experienced and motivated Director of Rehabilitation to lead our therapy department and oversee the delivery of high-quality rehabilitation services in our skilled nursing and post-acute care setting. 

Position Summary

The Director of Rehabilitation is responsible for the overall management, coordination, and supervision of rehabilitation services, including physical therapy, occupational therapy, and speech-language pathology. The DOR will ensure regulatory compliance, drive clinical excellence, manage staffing and budgets, and collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to maximize resident outcomes.

Essential Responsibilities

• Direct and oversee all rehabilitation services and therapy personnel.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and facility regulations.
• Monitor therapy utilization, productivity, documentation, and outcomes.
• Develop and implement programs to enhance resident functional independence.
• Coordinate interdisciplinary care planning and discharge planning.
• Recruit, mentor, and evaluate therapy staff.
• Maintain positive relationships with residents, families, physicians, and referral sources.
• Ensure timely and accurate completion of clinical documentation and billing requirements.
• Participate in quality assurance and performance improvement initiatives.

Director of Rehabilitation Benefits:

• Low-Cost Medical, Dental, Vision, and Voluntary Benefits coverage
• 401K Plan
• Employee rewards program
• Paid Vacation
• Paid Sick Time
• Paid Holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Weekly & Monthly Employee Appreciation Events
• Birthday & Anniversary Celebrations
• Growth from within
• Team-oriented work environment

Qualifications

Required:

• Current, active Illinois license in one of the following disciplines:
  • Physical Therapist (PT)
  • Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA)
  • Occupational Therapist (OT/OTR)
  • Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)
  • Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP/CCC-SLP)
• Bachelor's, Master's, or Doctorate degree from an accredited therapy program relevant to licensure.
• Minimum of three (3) years of rehabilitation experience in a skilled nursing facility, long-term care, post-acute care, or rehabilitation setting.
• Minimum of one (1) year of supervisory or management experience.
• Strong knowledge of Medicare, Medicaid, PDPM, regulatory compliance, and rehabilitation operations.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills.

Preferred:

• Previous Director of Rehabilitation or Therapy Management experience.
• Experience with electronic medical records and rehabilitation management systems.