Director of Therapy Operations

Director of Therapy Operations

$ - $ per year | Sherwood, AR | On-site | Permanent

ead therapy operations at an inpatient rehab hospital in Sherwood, AR-competitive salary plus hospital incentive pay, stabilize a growing team with a first-year preceptor at your side, and drive outcomes

A bit about us:

A leading inpatient rehabilitation hospital serving the Little Rock metro, focused on intensive, interdisciplinary recovery for patients after stroke, brain injury, orthopedic injury, and complex neurologic conditions.

Why join us?

• Competitive salary $118,000-$131,200 + hospital incentive plan


• On-site Director role with no regular patient caseload unless coverage is needed


• First-year preceptor assigned to support a strong onboarding runway


• Opportunity to stabilize and develop a therapy team that includes new graduates and early-career clinicians


• Lead operations inside certified specialty programs (Neuro, Ortho, Brain Injury, Stroke, Parkinsons)


• High-impact leadership role with a Therapy Manager and discipline leads already in place

Job Details

Job Details / Responsibilities:

• Own overall leadership and operational performance of hospital Therapy Operations (PT, OT, SLP)


• Direct and develop the Therapy Manager; PT Lead, OT Lead, and SLP Lead report through the Therapy Manager


• Stabilize a mixed-experience team (new grads and therapists with a few years of experience) through coaching, structure, and consistent standards


• Drive patient experience, inter-departmental collaboration, and clinical quality across certified specialty programs


• Oversee staffing mix and coverage, including Speech and OT core staffing and PT contract support as needed


• Monitor therapy intensity, productivity, scheduling, documentation quality, and regulatory readiness


• Partner with hospital leadership on operations, census support (ADC 70-75), and incentive-plan performance


• Step into patient care only when necessary to protect access and quality


• Build a culture of accountability, mentorship, and interdisciplinary teamwork

Qualifications:

• Must be a licensed Physical Therapist or Occupational Therapist (SLP not eligible for this DTO)


• Current Arkansas state license in PT or OT (or ability to obtain prior to start)


• Bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited therapy program required


• Master's or Doctorate in a professional or management area preferred


• Minimum five years of rehabilitation experience, including at least two years in management


• Demonstrated depth of leadership and experience managing a large team


• Background in acute care, inpatient rehab, SNF, or LTACH will be considered


• CPR/BLS preferred unless otherwise required by hospital policy


• Proven strength in patient experience and inter-departmental relationships

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