Perm Assistant Director of Rehab

Assistant Director of Rehabilitation (ADR)

Location: Westbrook, Maine
Setting: Skilled Nursing Facility | Post-Hospital Rehabilitation | Long-Term Care | Memory Care
Schedule: Full-Time | 40 Hours/Week | Monday–Friday | Weekend Rotation
Compensation: $30–$46 per hour, depending on discipline
Eligible Disciplines: PT, PTA, or SLP

Are you an experienced rehabilitation professional ready to take the next step in your career?

We are seeking an experienced Assistant Director of Rehabilitation (ADR) to join a collaborative therapy team in Westbrook, Maine. This is a great opportunity for a PT, PTA, or SLP who enjoys patient care but is also ready to take on greater responsibility, support fellow clinicians, and help drive the success of a rehabilitation department.

The facility provides a comprehensive continuum of care, including post-hospital short-term rehabilitation, long-term care, respite services, and Memory Care
. The team is committed to delivering individualized, compassionate care while helping residents achieve their highest possible level of function and quality of life.

The center has also earned the Skilled Nursing Facility Heart Failure Certification from the American Heart Association
, reflecting its commitment to quality care for individuals with complex cardiac needs.

This position is not open to new graduates. Previous rehabilitation experience is required.

Competitive compensation of $30–$46 per hour
, based on discipline and experience

Leadership opportunity for an experienced PT, PTA, or SLP

Work in a diverse rehabilitation environment serving short-term, long-term, respite, and Memory Care residents

Opportunity to help shape clinical quality and team performance

Collaborative multidisciplinary environment

Facility recognized for its commitment to quality heart failure care

Meaningful opportunity to combine clinical expertise with leadership and mentorship

As the Assistant Director of Rehabilitation, you will partner with the Director of Rehabilitation and therapy team to support the daily success of the department while helping ensure residents receive exceptional care.

Assist with the daily coordination and operations of the rehabilitation department

Support the Director of Rehabilitation with clinical and operational responsibilities

Provide guidance, mentorship, and support to therapy staff

Help foster a positive, collaborative, and accountable team culture

Assist with scheduling, staffing, productivity, and workflow management

Support orientation and onboarding of new therapy team members

Encourage ongoing professional development and clinical excellence

Help ensure therapy services are individualized to each resident's goals, abilities, and medical needs

Collaborate with PT, OT, SLP, nursing, physicians, and other members of the interdisciplinary team

Support strong clinical outcomes and resident satisfaction

Assist clinicians with complex cases and clinical problem-solving when appropriate

Promote evidence-based rehabilitation practices

Help ensure appropriate documentation and compliance with facility and regulatory standards

Support rehabilitation programs for short-term rehabilitation, long-term care, respite, and Memory Care residents

Encourage functional independence and participation in meaningful daily activities

Help the team develop practical treatment strategies that reflect each resident's individual goals

Promote a compassionate, respectful approach to residents and their families

Help create a rehabilitation environment where residents feel supported, motivated, and valued

Current PT, PTA, or SLP license eligible to practice in Maine

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