Director of Rehabilitation

Location: Willmar, MN
Setting: Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF)
Schedule: Full-Time (40 hours/week)
Compensation: $40-$48/hour

Position Overview

We are seeking a Director of Rehabilitation to lead therapy services at a skilled nursing facility in Willmar, Minnesota. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced rehabilitation professional looking to lead a collaborative therapy team while continuing to provide direct patient care.

Qualified disciplines include:

• Physical Therapist (PT)
• Occupational Therapist (OT)
• Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA)

Position Highlights

• Eligible for a sign-on bonus, student loan assistance, or a combination of both
• Skilled Nursing Facility setting
• Treating leadership role with 70-75% productivity expectations
• Opportunity to lead an established therapy team

Learn more about the facility:
https://curamn.org/cura-of-willmar

Learn more about the community:
https://www.exploreminnesota.com/profile/willmar-lakes-area-convention-visitors-bureau/2040

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the daily operations of the rehabilitation department.
• Recruit, mentor, supervise, and evaluate therapy staff.
• Manage departmental staffing, scheduling, and productivity.
• Develop and oversee department budgets and quality improvement initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with documentation standards, regulatory requirements, and quality measures.
• Oversee therapy documentation and department audits.
• Identify opportunities to grow and enhance therapy services.
• Provide direct patient evaluations and treatment within your licensed discipline.
• Collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary healthcare teams to coordinate patient care.
• Develop evidence-based treatment plans and clinical best practices.
• Assist with insurance authorizations and reimbursement processes.
• Monitor equipment maintenance and department inventory.
• Lead staff meetings, educational programs, and ongoing training initiatives.
• Foster positive relationships with patients, families, healthcare providers, and facility leadership.

Qualifications

Education

One of the following is required:

• Bachelor's, Master's, or Doctor of Physical Therapy
• Bachelor's, Master's, or Doctor of Occupational Therapy
• Associate degree in Occupational Therapy Assistant

Current state licensure in the applicable discipline is required.

Experience

• Five or more years of clinical therapy experience preferred.
• Previous rehabilitation leadership or management experience preferred.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary therapy teams is highly desirable.

Benefits

• Sign-on bonus and/or student loan assistance
• Flexible work environment
• Mentorship program for new employees and recent graduates
• Competitive compensation
• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Unlimited continuing education opportunities
• Life insurance
• Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) insurance
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Six paid holidays
• Company-paid short-term disability

If you're an experienced therapy professional looking to lead a dedicated team while making a meaningful impact on patient care, we'd love to hear from you.

Equal Opportunity Employer