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Director of Rehab- Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA)
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What they do
A Physical Therapy Assistant assists physical therapists to help patients with disabling injuries or conditions improve their range of motion and manage their pain. Helps patients learn exercises and teaches them to use therapeutic equipment. Works in the office of a physical therapist or in a healthcare facility.
$54,835 / year median in Louisiana
+17% projected growth
Job Description
Overview If you're an experienced therapist who wants to grow as a leader while making a meaningful impact on patients, clinicians, and your community—this is it. In this role, you'll lead a talented therapy team serving the adult and geriatric population , helping create an environment where therapists feel supported, patients receive exceptional care, and clinical outcomes remain the priority. Whether you're an experienced Rehab Director or a clinician ready to take the next step into therapy leadership, you'll have the support, mentorship, and resources to grow. You won't be expected to figure everything out on your own. You'll partner with experienced operational and clinical leaders who are invested in helping you succeed. Here's your opportunity to build your leadership skills while staying connected to what brought you into therapy in the first place— helping people achieve greater independence and a better quality of life. Therapy Management Corporation (TMC) is a trusted therapy provider dedicated to delivering high-quality rehabilitation services while creating environments where clinicians and leaders feel supported, valued, and empowered to grow. Why This Director of Rehabilitation Role Stands Out Grow as a leader with ongoing mentorship, training, and support from experienced therapy and operational leadership Lead, mentor, and develop a collaborative team of Physical Therapists, Occupational Therapists, Speech Language Pathologists, PTAs, and COTAs Make a direct impact on patient outcomes, employee engagement, and the overall success of your team and rehab department Maintain your connection to patient care while developing valuable clinical leadership and management experience Enjoy the support and resources of an established therapy organization while leading your rehab team at the local level Build meaningful relationships with patients, families, nursing staff, facility leadership, and interdisciplinary care teams Join a therapist-driven organization that values clinical excellence, professional development, work-life balance, and internal career growth Responsibilities What You'll Do Provide leadership and day-to-day oversight of the facility's rehabilitation therapy program Lead, mentor, and support a multidisciplinary therapy team while creating a positive and collaborative work environment Help clinicians deliver personalized, patient-centered rehabilitation focused on independence, mobility, safety, and quality of life Partner with facility leadership, nursing, caregivers, and interdisciplinary teams to drive quality outcomes and continuity of care Support therapist development through coaching, mentorship, communication, and ongoing clinical guidance Oversee therapy operations, including staffing, scheduling, productivity, clinical documentation, regulatory compliance, and program performance Identify opportunities to strengthen and grow rehabilitation services while maintaining a strong focus on quality patient care Monitor patient and program outcomes and collaborate with your team to continuously improve the rehabilitation experience Foster a culture where therapists feel supported, valued, accountable, and empowered to succeed Serve as a trusted partner to facility leadership while advocating for both patients and the therapy team Ready to Take the Next Step in Your Therapy Career? If you're an experienced rehabilitation leader—or a PT, OT, or SLP ready to grow into a Director of Rehabilitation role—we'd love to talk with you. Bring your clinical experience and passion for helping others. We'll provide the leadership support, mentorship, and resources to help you grow.