Director of Rehabilitation

Shinnery Oak Community

711 W Broadway Street, Denver City, TX 79323

Shinnery Oak Community is seeking an experienced and motivated Director of Rehabilitation to lead our in-house rehabilitation program. This full-time leadership opportunity is ideal for a rehabilitation professional who is passionate about clinical excellence, team development, and delivering high-quality, resident-centered care.

The Director of Rehabilitation will oversee the daily operations of the rehabilitation department while supporting a collaborative interdisciplinary approach to resident care. The Director of Rehabilitation is responsible for the overall leadership, coordination, and day-to-day operations of the rehabilitation department. This position provides clinical and operational oversight to therapy services, supports staff development, ensures regulatory compliance, and promotes high-quality outcomes for residents.

The Director works closely with therapists, nursing, physicians, administration, residents, families, and other interdisciplinary team members to ensure effective and efficient delivery of rehabilitation services.

• Oversee the daily operations of the in-house rehabilitation department
• Provide leadership, direction, and support to physical, occupational, and speech therapy staff
• Coordinate therapy schedules, staffing, productivity, and coverage needs
• Monitor quality of care, clinical outcomes, and resident progress
• Ensure therapy services are provided in accordance with physician orders, plans of care, and applicable regulations
• Collaborate with therapists and interdisciplinary team members to develop and achieve resident-centered goals
• Participate in care plan meetings and interdisciplinary team discussions
• Monitor documentation for accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with company and regulatory standards
• Support compliance with Medicare, Medicaid, state, and federal requirements
• Assist with recruitment, onboarding, training, mentoring, and performance management of rehabilitation staff
• Promote strong communication and collaboration between rehabilitation and nursing departments
• Monitor department performance, productivity, and operational goals
• Identify opportunities to improve clinical outcomes, resident satisfaction, and departmental efficiency
• Maintain appropriate staffing levels and assist with coverage and scheduling as needed
• Support survey readiness and respond appropriately to regulatory and compliance requirements
• Maintain knowledge of current rehabilitation practices, regulations, and industry standards

• Current professional therapy license or certification appropriate to the Director's clinical discipline
• Bachelor's degree in Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech‑Language Pathology, or a related rehabilitation field preferred
• Previous rehabilitation leadership or management experience preferred
• SNF, subacute, or long-term care experience strongly preferred
• Strong knowledge of rehabilitation practices and regulatory requirements
• Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills
• Ability to effectively manage staff and departmental operations
• Strong clinical documentation and compliance knowledge
• Experience with electronic medical record systems;
  Net Health preferred
• Ability to work collaboratively with residents, families, staff, physicians, and facility leadership
• Commitment to providing compassionate, high-quality, resident-centered care

• Full-time leadership opportunity
• In-house rehabilitation program
• Supportive interdisciplinary work environment
• Opportunity to lead and develop a dedicated rehabilitation team
• Ability to make a meaningful impact on resident outcomes and quality of life
• Competitive compensation and benefits, as applicable