Assistant Director of Therapy-Physical Therapist

Assistant Director of Therapy - Physical Therapist

Join the Rivetus Team! Rivetus has been serving the geriatric Post‑Acute community since 1998. We are a specialized rehabilitation company operated and managed at the executive level by licensed clinicians. Our unique perspective combines superior knowledge of the healthcare regulatory industry with a passion for positive patient outcomes. We incorporate solid business practices with skill and compassion to provide superior service, expedite healing, and enhance the quality of life for patients recovering in skilled nursing facilities.

Facility

Location:

Evergreen – 19933 W. Thirteen Rd., Southfield, MI 48076
Schedule: Full‑Time, Monday‑Friday

General

Summary:

Are you a licensed therapist aspiring to become a leader? Join our dynamic skilled nursing team as an Assistant Director of Therapy! This position provides a clinician the experience of training, mentoring, and shaping high‑quality care, all in a collaborative environment that also provides generous work‑life balance.

This hybrid position will see you perform as a clinician while providing support to the Director of Therapy, as needed or during their absence. As a Physical Therapist you’ll provide treatment to patients according to the established treatment plan under the supervision of the DOT or PT. As an Assistant Director of Therapy, you’ll assume delegated responsibility and accountability for the provision of rehabilitation services according to professional standards of practice in compliance with state and federal laws and regulations.

Your Responsibilities:

• Provides physical therapy treatments consistent with the professional and ethical standards of the A.P.T.A. for the Occupational Therapy Assistant.
• Supervises the rehabilitation department in the absence of the Director of Therapy.
• Provides documentation to maintain quality of the medical record as it relates to accuracy, continuity of care, and reimbursement guidelines.
• Coordinates with other disciplines (PT, OT, SLP) for effective total patient care.
• Provides leadership and direction to interdisciplinary team for patient discharge planning, following Medicare guidelines.
• Strong written and communication skills to develop reports, correspondence, and analysis.
• Strong verbal communication skills to educate, influence and support rehabilitation staff and other disciplines.
• Ability to understand and react effectively to the needs of the various clinical age populations significant to everyday practice, evidenced through academic/clinical education and training and/or experience.

Required Qualifications:

• Successful completion of an accredited Physical Therapy program.
• Experience in a Skilled Nursing or Post‑Acute Rehabilitation Facility.
• Ability to exercise mature judgment and initiative in analyzing problems and recommending solutions to provide effective rehabilitation services.

Employee Benefits:

• Competitive Pay
• Healthcare and Supplemental Insurance Options
• Paid Time Off
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Continuing Education Reimbursement
• Professional Licensure Reimbursement