Job Title: Director of Therapy & Rehabilitation Services (Physical Therapy) Location: Hope, AR Employment Type: Permanent Department: Rehabilitation Services / Physical Therapy Schedule: 8-Hour Day Shifts | 30 Hours Guaranteed Per Week Pay Range: $115,000–$135,000 annually, based on experience Clinical Setting: Inpatient (Swing Bed) and Outpatient Rehabilitation EMR: TruBridge / CPSI Start Date: ASAP, contingent upon completion of onboarding requirements Position Overview We are seeking an experienced Director of Therapy & Rehabilitation Services to lead rehabilitation operations at a community-based healthcare facility in Hope, Arkansas. In this leadership role, you will oversee the daily operations, clinical performance, and strategic direction of rehabilitation services, supporting a combination of inpatient swing-bed and outpatient therapy programs. Responsibilities include supervising Physical Therapists (PTs) and Physical Therapist Assistants (PTAs), conducting clinical evaluations, managing departmental operations, and ensuring high-quality patient care across rehabilitation settings. This opportunity is ideal for a licensed Physical Therapist with 2–5 years of therapy management experience who enjoys combining hands-on clinical responsibilities with departmental leadership. Candidates should be comfortable working independently in a smaller team environment, managing mixed inpatient and outpatient caseloads, and collaborating with physicians and hospital leadership to improve patient outcomes and operational performance. Key Responsibilities • Oversee the daily operations, clinical performance, and overall management of inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation services. • Provide direct supervision, clinical guidance, and ongoing support to Physical Therapists (PTs) and Physical Therapist Assistants (PTAs). • Conduct physical therapy evaluations, establish individualized treatment plans, and provide direct patient care as needed. • Manage rehabilitation services across inpatient swing-bed and outpatient therapy settings, ensuring appropriate staffing and continuity of care. • Develop, implement, and evaluate rehabilitation treatment programs to improve patient mobility, functional independence, and recovery outcomes. • Monitor clinical quality, patient outcomes, departmental productivity, and operational efficiency. • Collaborate with physicians, nursing leadership, hospital administration, and interdisciplinary teams to coordinate comprehensive patient care. • Oversee departmental budgeting, resource allocation, staffing needs, and operational planning. • Ensure compliance with Arkansas state regulations, federal healthcare requirements, facility policies, and professional practice standards. • Support staff development through coaching, performance evaluations, clinical mentorship, and ongoing education. • Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation using the facility's electronic medical record system. • Educate patients and caregivers regarding rehabilitation goals, treatment plans, mobility techniques, and home exercise programs. • Identify opportunities to improve rehabilitation workflows, treatment efficiency, patient satisfaction, and departmental performance. • Adapt to changing patient volumes and clinical priorities while maintaining effective therapy operations in a smaller healthcare environment. Qualifications Required Qualifications • Education: Physical Therapy education meeting Arkansas licensure requirements. • Experience: 2–5 years of management or supervisory experience in a physical therapy or rehabilitation setting. • Licensure: Active Arkansas Physical Therapist (PT) license. • Certifications: Current American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification. • NPI: Must have an active National Provider Identifier (NPI) number. • Clinical Skills: Experience performing physical therapy evaluations, developing treatment plans, and managing rehabilitation patient care. • Leadership: Ability to supervise, support, and provide clinical direction to PT and PTA staff. • Technical Skills: Familiarity with electronic medical records and clinical documentation systems. • Communication: Strong interpersonal communication, interdisciplinary collaboration, and patient education skills. • Operational Skills: Strong time management, organizational abilities, and adaptability across mixed rehabilitation settings. • Independent Practice: Ability to work independently and provide leadership within a smaller clinical team. • Additional Requirements: Must provide required flu vaccination and immunization records. Preferred Qualifications • Previous experience in a rural hospital or critical access hospital setting. • Experience managing rehabilitation services across both inpatient swing-bed and outpatient settings. • TruBridge / CPSI EMR experience strongly preferred. • Background in departmental budgeting, staffing, productivity monitoring, and operational performance improvement. • Experience overseeing multidisciplinary rehabilitation programs and supporting clinical staff development. • Demonstrated success improving rehabilitation workflows, regulatory compliance, patient outcomes, and departmental efficiency.