Rehab Director – COTA

• Serve as the primary Legacy representative at the facility
• Promote Legacy policies, clinical programs, and the mission to help aging adults live safe, healthy lives
• Create rapport and positive working relationships with facility personnel and Legacy employees
• Oversee internal marketing efforts and communicate Legacy programs and offerings to community leaders
• Manage site productivity and make necessary changes to achieve budget
• Maintain a caseload to assist the rehab department in meeting standards
• Assess patient needs and develop clinical programs appropriate for facility census
• Direct and train others in clinical service delivery across disciplines
• Coordinate the rehab department daily with facility staff to plan and implement therapy programming
• Participate in clinical outcomes reporting and share results with the customer
• Manage staff schedules and use scheduling tools for patient schedules
• Manage CliniFax and physician signatures on therapy plans of care
• Maintain team relationships and open communication among rehab staff, facility staff, and Legacy corporate personnel
• Assist with staff orientation and training to meet company, state, and federal standards

Requirements

• Clinical background as a Physical Therapist (PT), Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA), Occupational Therapist (OT), Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA), or Speech Language Pathologies (SLP)
• Three to five years’ experience in long-term care (LTC) or senior living
• Some prior supervisory experience preferred but not required
• Minimum of a degree from accredited college or university or equivalent experience (i.e., degree in PT, PTA, OT, COTA, SLP)
• Licensed and registered (PT, PTA, OT, COTA, SLP) in state where assigned

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in clinical program development and patient assessment, with a strong focus on managing therapy services and staff coordination in long-term care settings. Proven ability to foster relationships and communicate effectively with diverse teams and community leaders.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Clinical Program Development
• Patient Assessment
• Long-Term Care Experience
• Staff Coordination
• Licensed Physical Therapist

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Patient Needs Assessment
• Clinical Service Delivery
• Therapy Programming
• Budget Management
• Clinical Outcomes Reporting

Soft Skills

• Relationship Building
• Communication
• Team Collaboration
• Training and Mentoring

Certifications & Qualifications

• Licensed Physical Therapist
• Licensed Occupational Therapist
• Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
• Licensed Speech Language Pathologist

Industry Keywords

• Long-Term Care
• Senior Living
• Rehabilitation Services
• Clinical Standards
• Federal Standards

Tools & Technologies

• CliniFax
• Scheduling Tools