Director of Rehabilitation in Peabody, Massachusetts at Chelsea Jewish Lifecare

Director of Rehabilitation (SLP, PT, OTR, COTA, or PTA) | Senior Living
$100,000 - $120,000/annually | Full-Time
Jeffery & Susan Brudnick Center for Living | Chelsea Jewish Lifecare

Start a meaningful career as a Director of Rehabilitation with Chelsea Jewish Lifecare at our Jeffrey & Susan Brudnick Center for Living community!

Make a difference in someone's life every day.
Chelsea Jewish Lifecare, celebrating life through the Jewish tradition

Why Join Us?

• Make an Impact: This is your opportunity to make a difference in the lives of others!
• Competitive Pay: $100,000 - $120,000/annually, based on experience.
• Schedule: Full-Time: We are flexible to full-time business hours, Monday - Friday
• Supportive Team: We value our team members just as much as the people we serve!
• Quick Hiring: Apply today and hear back within 48 hours.

• Lead and oversee all rehabilitation services in the facility, including speech, occupational, and physical therapy, ensuring high-quality resident care.
• Ensure all therapy services (OT, PT, SLP) are delivered in compliance with scope of practice, licensure requirements, and governmental regulations.
• Manage and evaluate rehabilitation staff performance, productivity, and conduct, including assigning responsibilities and ensuring adequate staffing coverage (weekends and holidays included).
• Coordinate resident care by assigning evaluations, annual screens, and treatment plans, while collaborating with the interdisciplinary team (IDT) and nursing staff on clinical needs, falls, and incident reviews.
• Oversee accurate service delivery and billing practices, including responsibility for Medicare Part B programming and participation in triple-check billing processes.
• Communicate with internal teams and external partners (referral sources, ACOs, case managers) to support resident treatment plans and continuity of care.
• Conduct clinical rounding, participate in QAPI initiatives, and continuously evaluate and improve the quality of rehabilitation services and outcomes.
• Provide direct patient care as needed, maintain documentation, support staff education, ensure proper equipment use, and participate in meetings, training, and facility initiatives.

• Current licensure in a rehabilitation discipline (SLP, PT, OTR, COTA, or PTA) with the ability to practice within defined scope and regulatory standards in the state of MA.
• At least one (1) year of experience as a Director of Rehabilitation or in a comparable leadership role.
• Strong knowledge of federal, state, and local regulations governing rehabilitation services, Medicare billing, and long-term care practices.
• Proven leadership experience with the ability to supervise staff, manage performance, and maintain productivity standards.
• Experience with interdisciplinary collaboration, case management, and communication across healthcare teams and external providers.
• Solid understanding of clinical documentation, care planning, assessments, and therapy service delivery in both short-term and long-term care settings.
• Ability to ensure compliance with infection control standards, OSHA regulations, and safety protocols in a healthcare environment.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage staffing, equipment needs, and multiple priorities effectively.
• Commitment to professional development, ongoing education, ethical conduct, and maintaining high standards of professionalism.

Benefits Available for Qualified Positions:

• Comprehensive benefits package, including Health, Dental, Vision, company-funded Life Insurance, and optional STD, LTD, Accident, and Critical Illness coverage.
• Financial and educational support, such as a 403(b) retirement plan, Flexible Spending Account, and tuition reimbursement.
• Generous paid time off, including vacation, sick time, and a paid birthday.
• Great workplace perks, including free meals, free parking, and a state-of-the-art facility with an inclusive, supportive culture.
• Rewarding career opportunities within an outstanding and well-recognized organization

To apply, please complete the required questionnaire. We accept applications on a rolling basis.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, veteran or military status, citizenship status, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation, and related conditions), political affiliation, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. We are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. If you require accommodations during the interview process, please let us know. Reasonable accommodations will be provided upon request to ensure equal opportunity for all applicants.

Applicants for this position must be able to produce a negative drug test. Applicants may be subject to a background check. Employees in this position must be able to satisfactorily perform the essential functions of the position. If requested, this organization will make every effort to provide reasonable accommodations to enable employees with disabilities to perform the position’s essential job duties. As markets change and the Organization grows, job descriptions may change over time as requirements and employee skill levels evolve. With this understanding, this organization retains the right to change or assign other duties to this position.