Director of Rehabilitation Therapy

Director of Rehabilitation Therapy Syracuse, NY Job Details Full-time 12 hours ago Qualifications Collaborate with healthcare professionals Employee onboarding CPR Certification Managerial strategic planning Master's degree in speech-language pathology (SLP) Strategic management Clinical supervision Inpatient Operations management Physical Therapy Patient assessment Caseload management BLS Certification Outpatient Master's degree Administrative experience Hiring Supervising experience Occupational Therapy Team management Basic life support Care plan development Physical Therapy License Speech-Language Pathology License Doctor of Physical Therapy Patient care OTR Healthcare team management Interviewing Physical rehabilitation occupational therapy Budget management in healthcare Budgeting Communication Sciences & Disorders Senior level Patient education 4 years Onboarding process management Rehabilitation and recovery (patient care) Speech therapy Occupational Therapy License Physical therapy Performance evaluation Full Job Description Syracuse Allied Health Full-time Opening on: Apr 6 2026 PM&R - Rehab Therapies State of New York TH Director of Physical Therapy, NSSL5 88513 UUP (State University Professional Services Unit)

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Job Summary:

The Director of Rehabilitation Therapy reports to Administrator of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, Upstate Neurological Institute and provides strategic direction, coordinates all Rehab Therapy operations & finances. Will be working with medical directors, multispecialty team, nursing, business director, and business managers. Will be knowledgeable of all Rehab Therapy modalities provided to include assessment, care planning, therapy treatment for inpatients and outpatients, performs patient and family education in Rehab Therapy. Responsible for the overall direction of rehab therapy within Upstate Medical University and assists in day-to-day management planning, growth expansions and organization of the Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Department. Supervises associate directors and assigned staff, interviews, selects and directs orientation of new staff, completes performance evaluations, acts as a liaison with medical staff regarding patient needs, completes budget needs, adheres to policies and procedures, is responsible for all aspects of patient treatment of assigned caseload, and participation in hospital committees.

Minimum Qualifications:

NYS licensed & registered Physical Therapist with Doctor of Physical Therapy OR NYS licensed & registered Occupational Therapist with Masters Degree in Occupational Therapy OR NYS licensed & registered Speech Language Pathologist with Masters Degree in Speech Language Pathology required. Minimum of six years of experience to include four years in an administrative/supervisory capacity required. CPR/BLS certification required by time of appointment.

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Work Days:

Monday - Friday, rotating weekends and holidays Message to

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Recruitment Office:

Human Resources We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status or disability or other protected classes under State and Federal law.