Director of Rehabilitation

Director of Rehabilitation – Full-Time 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