Job Description

Job Location: Ruston, LA 71270, Summary

Provides leadership and operational oversight of rehabilitation services across multiple facilities within a designated area. Ensures high-quality patient care, regulatory compliance, and financial performance while mentoring on-site Directors of Rehabilitation and therapy teams.

Responsibilities

• Oversee rehabilitation operations at multiple assigned facilities.
• Supervise, mentor, and support facility-level DORs and therapy staff.
• Provide treatment as appropriate to professional designation/licensure.
• Ensure therapy services meet Innovate Rehab & Wellness standards, as well as federal, state, and payer regulations.
• Monitor productivity, quality outcomes, and financial performance across facilities.
• Partner with facility administrators and nursing leadership to address operational challenges.
• Conduct site visits, audits, and compliance checks; implement corrective action when needed.
• Support recruitment, onboarding, and professional development of therapy leaders.
• Report area performance metrics to Area Director or VP of Operations.
• Foster consistency in therapy programs, policies, and culture across assigned facilities.Qualifications: Qualifications
• Licensed PT, OT, SLP, PTA, or COTA/OTA.
• Minimum 4–6 years of experience in long-term care rehabilitation, with at least 2 years in a leadership role.
• Multi-site management experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of Medicare/Medicaid regulations and SNF compliance requirements.

Core Competencies

• Strong leadership and mentoring skills.
• Ability to balance clinical quality with operational efficiency.
• Excellent communication and collaboration ability.
• Analytical and data-driven decision-making.
• Flexibility to oversee diverse facilities and teams.

Physical Requirements

• Frequent travel between assigned facilities.
• Extended periods of standing, walking, and meeting facilitation during site visits.
• Ability to occasionally assist with resident transfers or therapy demonstrations.
• Lift/carry laptop, files, or equipment up to 20–25 lbs.