Mgr, Rehabilitative Services: Full Time, Atlantic Health Chilton Medical Center (IP)

Job Description

Position Summary

We are seeking a dynamic and collaborative Inpatient Rehabilitation Manager at Chilton Medical Center to oversee daily operations of our hospital-based rehabilitation services, including Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, and Speech-Language Pathology. This leader will ensure high-quality, patient-centered care while supporting staff development, operational efficiency, and interdisciplinary collaboration within a small community hospital setting.

Key Responsibilities

Clinical & Operational Leadership

• Oversee day-to-day operations of inpatient rehabilitation services
• Ensure delivery of safe, effective, and evidence-based patient care
• Monitor patient flow, staffing levels, and productivity to meet operational goals
• Collaborate with nursing, case management, and medical staff to support discharge planning and throughput
• Supports clinical staff with planning appropriate methods of treatment as determined by patient need and departmental standards, utilizing safe and effective means of treatment.
• Facilitates the development and implementation of policies and procedures across rehabilitation services department. Ensures conformity to patient care standards.

Team Management & Development

• Supervise, coach, and support a multidisciplinary rehab team (PT, OT, SLP, assistants, and aides)
• Conduct performance evaluations, provide ongoing feedback, and support professional development
• Promote a culture of accountability, teamwork, and patient-centered care

Quality & Performance Improvement

• Monitor clinical outcomes, patient satisfaction, and key performance indicators
• Lead quality improvement initiatives and ensure compliance with regulatory standards (e.g., Joint Commission, CMS)
• Support implementation of best practices and standardization of care pathways

Financial & Resource Management

• Manage department budget, staffing, and resource utilization
• Analyze productivity and adjust staffing models to meet patient care demands
• Partner with leadership on service line development and growth opportunities

Communication & Collaboration

• Serve as a liaison between rehabilitation services and hospital leadership
• Foster strong interdisciplinary relationships across departments
• Communicate effectively with patients, families, and care teams

Qualifications

1. Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in healthcare (PT, OT, or SLP) is required, MS/PhD, strongly preferred
2. Valid NJ PT, OT or SLP license is required
3. Leadership experience in an acute care setting is strongly preferred
4. 3-5 years of experience in healthcare or a related field is preferred
5. Advanced clinical practice designation evidenced by Board Certification or Advanced Degree attainment of specialization is preferred
6. Minimum of 3 years managerial experience is strongly preferred
   

About Us

At Atlantic Health, our promise to our communities is; Anyone who enters one of our facilities will receive the highest quality care delivered at the right time, at the right place, and at the right cost. This commitment is also echoed in the respect, development and opportunities we give to our more than 22,000 team members. Headquarters in Morristown, New Jersey, we are one of the leading non-profit health care systems in the nation. Our facilities and sites of care include:

• Atlantic Health Morristown Medical Center, Morristown, NJ
• Atlantic Health Overlook Medical Center, Summit, NJ
• Atlantic Health Newton Medical Center, Newton, NJ
• Atlantic Health Chilton Medical Center, Pompton Plains, NJ
• Atlantic Health Hackettstown Medical Center, Hackettstown, NJ
• Atlantic Health Goryeb Children's Hospital, Morristown, NJ
• Atlantic Health CentraState Healthcare System, Freehold, NJ
• Atlantic Medical Group
• Atlantic Visiting Nurse
• Atlantic Mobile Health
• Atlantic Rehabilitation

We have more than 900 community-based healthcare providers affiliated through Atlantic Medical Group.

We have received awards and recognition for the services we have provided to our patients, team members and communities. Below are just a few of our accolades:

• Chosen for 17 years by Fortune as one of the magazine's "100 Best Companies to Work For."
• Atlantic Health Morristown and Atlantic Health Overlook Named by Newsweek as two of the "World's Best Hospitals" in 2026.
• Atlantic Health Morristown and Atlantic Health Overlook ranked within the top three hospitals in New Jersey by U.S. News & World Report's 2025-2026 Best Hospital rankings.
• Atlantic Health scored four "A" grades by The Leapfrog Group in its Fall 2025 Hospital Safety Grades, performance measures reflecting errors, accidents, injuries and injections, as well as systems hospitals have in place to prevent harm.
• Atlantic Health Morristown and Atlantic Health Overlook are New Jersey's only hospitals to be named among America's 50 Best hospitals by Healthgrades in 2026.
• Named by Becker's Healthcare as one of the "165 Top Places to Work in Healthcare - 2026.
• Atlantic Health Morristown, Atlantic Health Overlook, Atlantic Health Chilton and Atlantic Health Newton all Forbes Top Hospitals for 2026.
• Named by Newsweek as one of America's Greatest Workplaces for Inclusion & Diversity 2025.
• Atlantic Health rated LEVEL 9 - 2025 CHIME Digital Health Most Wired.

Located in Pompton Plains, New Jersey, Chilton Medical Center has been ranked the top mid-sized hospital in NJ for six years in a row, according to Castle Connolly. The Leapfrog Group gave us an "A" Hospital Safety Grade and we've received the Lifeline Bronze Receiving Quality Achievement Award from the American Heart Association. In addition, The Joint Commission recognized us as a Primary Stroke Center. We were awarded the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association's Get With The Guidelines(r)-Stroke Gold Plus Quality Achievement Award with Target: Stroke Honor Roll Elite. We achieved Magnet(r) recognition from the American Nurses Credentialing Center. ANCC's Magnet Recognition Program(r) identifies superior quality in nursing care and is the highest national honor for nursing excellence.

Atlantic Health offers a competitive and comprehensive Total Rewards package that supports the health, financial security, and well-being of all team members. Offerings vary based on role level (Team Member, Director, Executive). Below is a general summary, with role-specific enhancements highlighted:

Team Member Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription Coverage (22.5 hours per week or above for full-time and part-time team members)
• Life & AD&D Insurance.
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability (with options to supplement)
• 403(b) Retirement Plan: Employer match, additional non-elective contribution
• PTO & Paid Sick Leave
• Tuition Assistance, Advancement & Academic Advising
• Parental, Adoption, Surrogacy Leave
• Backup and On-Site Childcare
• Well-Being Rewards
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Fertility Benefits, Healthy Pregnancy Program
• Flexible Spending & Commuter Accounts
• Pet, Home & Auto, Identity Theft and Legal Insurance

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Note: In Compliance with the NJ Pay Transparency Act (effective Sunday, June 1, 2025), all job postings will include the hourly wage or salary (or a range), as well as this summary of benefits. Final compensation and benefit eligibility may vary by role and employment status and will be confirmed at the time of offer.

EEO STATEMENT

Atlantic Health, Inc. is an equal employment opportunity employer and federal contractor or subcontractor and therefore abides by applicable laws to protect applicants and employees from discrimination in hiring, promotion, discharge, pay, fringe benefits, job training, classification, referral, and other aspects of employment, on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and sexual orientation), national origin, citizenship status, disability, age, genetics, or veteran status.

About the Team

Atlantic Rehabilitation offers comprehensive inpatient and outpatient services, including physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, audiology, wound care management and more. All of which are provided by a highly trained staff comprised of physiatrists; internists; physician assistants; nurse practitioners; rehabilitation nurses; physical, occupational, and recreational therapists; speech-language pathologists; social workers; psychologists; vocational rehabilitation counselors; dieticians; audiologists; and care managers.

Job Info

• Minimum Salary (Hourly Rate): 61.180000
• Maximum Salary (Hourly Rate): 107.690000
• Assignment Category: Full-time
• Hours per Week: 37.5
• Primary Shift: Day
• Salary Admin Plan: MGR