Director of Rehab

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Watertown Health Care Center makes it top priority to care for seniors with the respect, compassion, and dignity they deserve. We understand that caring is what makes a community and without a sense of caring, there can be no sense of community. It is what sets us apart from any other skilled nursing facility. At Watertown Healthcare Center, our nursing staff are overly courteous, respectful and maintain a high level of professionalism at all times.

Our primary goal is to get you back in a condition to be independent once again while maintaining a friendly environment and providing nutritionally enhanced meals. We are currently recruiting for an Occupational Therapist Aide to join our team!

Benefits of this position:

• Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid Time Off
• Great Work Environment
• 401k matched at 10%
• Flexible Hours (8 hour shifts)
• Paid Holidays
• Same day pay with Tapcheck
• Job location:
  
  Watertown, WI

Job Summary

Watertown Healthcare Center is seeking an experienced and motivated Director of Rehabilitation (DOR) to lead and oversee the daily operations of the rehabilitation department within our long-term care facility. The Director of Rehabilitation is responsible for managing therapy services, supervising rehabilitation staff, ensuring high-quality resident care, and maintaining compliance with all regulatory and documentation requirements.

The ideal candidate is a strong clinical leader who is passionate about improving resident outcomes through coordinated therapy services including physical, occupational, and speech therapy.

Essential

Job Duties

Department Leadership

• Direct and oversee the daily operations of the rehabilitation department.
• Supervise and support therapy staff including Physical Therapists, Occupational Therapists, Speech-Language Pathologists, therapy assistants, and rehabilitation aides.
• Develop staffing schedules to ensure adequate coverage and efficient operations.

Clinical Oversight

• Ensure therapy services are delivered in accordance with physician orders, care plans, and professional standards.
• Monitor resident progress and therapy outcomes.
• Participate in interdisciplinary care plan meetings and collaborate with nursing, social services, and medical staff.

Compliance and Documentation

• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and facility regulations governing therapy services.
• Monitor documentation for accuracy, timeliness, and regulatory compliance.
• Assist with regulatory surveys and audits.

Program Development

• Develop and implement rehabilitation programs that support resident recovery, mobility, and quality of life.
• Identify opportunities to improve therapy outcomes and operational efficiency.
• Promote restorative and wellness-based therapy programs.

Administrative Responsibilities

• Manage departmental productivity and operational performance.
• Maintain therapy equipment and ensure proper use of rehabilitation resources.
• Assist with hiring, training, mentoring, and evaluating therapy staff.

Qualifications

Education

• Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, or Speech-Language Pathology program.

Licensure

• Current state license as a Physical Therapist (PT), Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA), Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA), Occupational Therapist (OT), or Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP)

Experience

• Minimum 2–3 years of clinical therapy experience, preferably in long-term care or skilled nursing.
• Previous supervisory or leadership experience preferred.

Skills

• Strong leadership and team management abilities
• Knowledge of skilled nursing and long-term care regulations
• Excellent communication and interdisciplinary collaboration skills
• Strong organizational and documentation oversight skills

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