Senior Director of Rehab

Powerback Rehabilitation
Cedar Grove, NJ
Overview:

At Powerback, we're on a mission to improve lives. As the leader in physical, occupational, speech, and respiratory therapies, we help older adults stay active and thrive while providing essential therapy for children at home and in school.

With over 38 years of trusted service, our reach spans skilled nursing centers, assisted and independent living facilities, outpatient clinics, and home-based care. We're proud to deliver personalized care exactly where and when it's needed most.

Join an industry-leading team that restores hope and makes a lasting impact. If you're passionate about making a meaningful difference and want to be part of the future of rehabilitation and wellness, Powerback is the place for you.

Why Powerback?

  • Benefits : We offer Medical, Dental, and Vision plans to Full-Time team members. We offer Dental and Vision to Part-Time team members.
  • Paid Time Off: We offer generous paid time off to Full-Time and Part-Time team members.
  • Support for New Grads: Our Powerback Clinical Mentorship Program kicks off on day one, helping you learn from the best in the field.
  • Continuing Education: Keep growing with free CEUs through Medbridge.
  • H-1B Visa & Relocation Assistance: We support Visa or Green Card sponsorships, plus our Journey Travel Program lets you work across the U.S. with the security of a full-time role.
  • Perks at Powerback: Enjoy exclusive discounts on Wireless/TV, Home/Auto/Renters and Pet Insurance, Childcare, Eldercare, and more. Earn rewards through our PowerZone Employee Recognition Program, and expand your expertise with our Clinicians in Action professional development program.
Responsibilities:

The Senior Director of Rehab (Sr. DOR) is responsible for the efficient and profitable management of rehabilitation services in his/her assigned accounts. In addition to serving as a DOR in assigned accounts the Sr. DOR assists the Clinical Operations Area Director (COAD) and provides support and mentoring to DORs under their supervision.


1. Supervises DORs in assigned accounts providing orientation, mentoring and training.
2. Provides direct patient care.
3. Monitors the standard of clinical services being delivered and maintained in all sites and insures an ethical and compliant product is being delivered.
4. Assumes responsibility for the efficient and profitable management of rehabilitation services in the accounts of DORs under their supervision.
5. Ensures the highest standard of rehabilitation services is consistently provided.
6. Oversees completion of annual performance appraisals of therapy staff within accounts of the DORs under their supervision.
7. Supports DORs in personnel management including hiring/terminating of therapy staff (with approval from the COAD and HR).
8. Ensures DORs compliance for completing facility reports on a weekly and monthly basis.
9. Assists COAD in annual budget preparation.
10. Assumes responsibility for meeting annual budget goals as set by the COAD.
11. Assists COAD in identifying and securing new contracts.
12. Assists COAD in managing key customer relationships.
13. Upholds the GRS Promises:
be ethical
I will lead by example by always acting with integrity and honesty. I will expect the same of my staff and team members. I will ensure my actions comply with the standards set forth by our Policies and Procedures Manuals and the Employee Handbook.

be respectful
I will treat others in the way I would like to be treated. I will appreciate and respect others' beliefs, and I will cherish our diversity.
be accountable
I will take responsibility for myself in my actions and my quality of work. I will hold others to those same standards.
be actively engaged
I will make a conscious effort to be a leader in our community. I will actively check email and will check RehabCentral regularly to keep up-to-date on important information, and I will encourage my staff to do the same. I will be aware of and utilize the numerous resources available to me as a manager and an employee.
take pride in my work - my company
I will be proud of the work I have done each and every day. I will always represent my company in a positive, professional manner both inside and outside of work.
embrace change
I understand that change is a necessary part of life. I will approach change with a positive attitude and a determination to succeed, and my actions will serve as an example for my staff. I will attentively guide my staff through changes and support them in overcoming obstacles.
communicate compassionately
I will communicate in an appropriate, professional and timely manner, and I will provide explanations along with my instructions. I will promote open, two-way communication between employees at all levels. I will strive to be an active listener by making an effort to hear not just the words another person is saying but, more importantly, understand the total message being conveyed.
be supportive - approachable
I will offer encouragement and support for my staff and will be constructive when giving feedback. I will view mistakes as opportunities to teach, not to criticize. I will regularly round with my staff on a one-on-one basis to discuss what is going well and what is not, and I will attentively respond to concerns.
facilitate growth
I will encourage growth for my staff, my company and myself. I will help my staff work toward their professional goals by showing them the abundant resources our company has to offer. I, too, will work to further develop myself as a leader and a professional. I understand that by fostering an environment where employees can grow, I will be developing the future leaders of the organization who will be vital to the successful growth of the company as a whole.
celebrate
I will contribute to a positive work environment where my team members and I enjoy coming to work and celebrating each other's successes.
14. Performs other related duties as required.

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Qualifications:

The Senior Director of Rehab must have three years of direct patient care experience and two years of management experience.

Physical Therapist:

1. They must have a valid Physical Therapy license in the state(s) of practice, or proof of license and eligibility.
2. They must have a Master's degree in Physical Therapy, ; or
3. They must have a Master's degree in a Physical Therapy related field in addition to a Bachelor's degree in Physical Therapy; or
4. They must have a Bachelor's degree in Physical Therapy plus 5 years of progressively responsible PT experience.
5. The qualifying Physical Therapy degree earned outside of the U.S. must be evaluated to be the U.S. equivalent to a degree in Physical Therapy.

Occupational Therapist:

1. They must have a Bachelor's degree in an occupational therapy curriculum accredited by ACOTE standards.
2. They must have initial registration from the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy.
3. The Senior Director of Rehab OT must hold a valid and unencumbered occupational therapy license as required in the state of practice.
4. Additionally, the Sr. DOR must have three years of direct patient care experience and two years of management experience.
5. The Senior Director of Rehab must be licensed and/or eligible for licensure as required in the state of practice.

Speech Language Pathologist:

1. They must possess a master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology, Communication Disorders, Communicative Disorders or similarly titled area that is consistent and acceptable to the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association.

2. The Sr. DOR must have three years of direct patient care experience and two years of management experience. 4. The Senior Director of Rehab must be licensed, certified and credentialed, and/or eligible for licensure as required in the state of practice.

Posted Salary Range: USD $101,920.00 - USD $112,320.00 /Yr.
Posted 2026-03-01

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