Travel Director - Rehabilitation Therapist
Shrewsbury, NJ
Critical Connection, inc
5x8 hrs, Days

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Local or Travel Director of Rehabilitation (DOR) to lead therapy operations within a Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF). This role is responsible for overseeing all rehabilitation services, ensuring clinical excellence, regulatory compliance, and optimal patient outcomes while managing staff and operational performance.

This is a travel assignment ideal for a therapist with strong leadership experience who thrives in fast-paced environments and can quickly step in to stabilize, optimize, and lead therapy teams.

Key Responsibilities

Clinical Leadership & Oversight
Direct and manage all rehabilitation services (PT, OT, SLP)
Ensure delivery of high-quality, patient-centered care
Monitor patient outcomes and adjust programs to meet goals
Maintain compliance with federal, state, and facility regulations
Team Management
Supervise, mentor, and support therapy staff
Manage staffing levels, scheduling, and productivity expectations
Conduct performance evaluations and provide ongoing coaching
Assist with onboarding and training of new team members
Operational Management
Oversee department performance including productivity, efficiency, and outcomes
Manage therapy schedules and caseload distribution
Collaborate with facility leadership on census and care planning
Identify and implement process improvements
Compliance & Documentation
Ensure adherence to Medicare, Medicaid, and insurance guidelines
Oversee accurate and timely documentation and billing practices
Prepare for audits and maintain survey readiness at all times
Monitor compliance with PDPM and other reimbursement models
Interdisciplinary Collaboration
Participate in care plan meetings and interdisciplinary rounds
Communicate effectively with nursing, physicians, and administration
Support discharge planning and continuity of care initiatives

Qualifications

Licensed Physical Therapist (PT), Occupational Therapist (OT), or Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP)
Active state license (or ability to obtain prior to start)
Minimum 2+ years of SNF experience
Minimum 1 year of leadership or DOR experience preferred
Strong knowledge of PDPM, Medicare guidelines, and SNF regulations
Proven leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills

Travel Requirements

Ability to adapt quickly to new teams, systems, and environments
Flexibility to support facilities in need of leadership stabilization

Key Skills & Competencies

Leadership & team development
Operational and financial awareness (productivity, census, utilization)
Regulatory compliance expertise
Strong organizational and time management skills
Conflict resolution and decision-making

What Success Looks Like

Therapy department meets or exceeds productivity and quality benchmarks
Strong team engagement and retention during assignment
Survey-ready department with zero compliance gaps
Improved patient outcomes and satisfaction

Why This Role

Opportunity to lead and make an immediate impact
Exposure to diverse facilities and teams
High-level operational and clinical leadership experience
Competitive travel compensation and benefits