Director of Therapy Operations

Fredericksburg, Virginia

Salary: $150,000 – $165,000
Quarterly Bonus Eligible
Relocation Assistance Available

An outstanding leadership opportunity is available for an experienced Physical Therapist, Occupational Therapist, or Speech-Language Pathologist to lead a thriving inpatient rehabilitation therapy department as Director of Therapy Operations.

This executive leadership role is ideal for a clinically strong rehabilitation professional who is passionate about developing high-performing teams, driving exceptional patient outcomes, and partnering with hospital leadership to advance operational excellence. If you're looking to make a meaningful impact while leading an established therapy department with an outstanding reputation for patient care, this is an exceptional career opportunity.

Position Overview

The Director of Therapy Operations provides strategic, clinical, and operational leadership for all rehabilitation therapy services within a busy inpatient rehabilitation hospital. Reporting to executive leadership, this individual will oversee department operations, staff development, quality initiatives, financial performance, and regulatory compliance while fostering a culture centered on collaboration, accountability, and patient-centered care.

This is a highly visible leadership role that combines operational oversight with clinical engagement. While the Director does not maintain a regular patient caseload, they remain actively involved in patient care each day and are available to assist the clinical team when needed.

Department Highlights

• 58-bed inpatient rehabilitation hospital
• Average Daily Census: 54 patients
• Department of approximately 64 therapy professionals
• Direct leadership of 28 team members
• Supported by an experienced Therapy Team Leader and Therapy Manager
• Collaborative interdisciplinary environment focused on exceptional rehabilitation outcomes

Key Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership for Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, and Speech-Language Pathology services
• Lead and mentor therapy leaders while promoting a culture of accountability, collaboration, and clinical excellence
• Oversee departmental operations, staffing, scheduling, productivity, budgeting, and resource management
• Partner closely with physicians, nursing leadership, case management, and executive teams to optimize patient outcomes
• Drive quality improvement initiatives, patient satisfaction, and operational performance
• Ensure compliance with all federal, state, accreditation, and organizational standards
• Prepare the department for ongoing regulatory readiness and accreditation surveys
• Develop and implement programs that improve patient outcomes and departmental efficiency
• Recruit, develop, mentor, and retain high-performing rehabilitation professionals
• Promote employee engagement, professional development, and succession planning
• Provide clinical support and patient care assistance as needed

Required Qualifications

• Current state licensure as a Physical Therapist (PT), Occupational Therapist (OT), or Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP)
• Bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited therapy program
• Minimum five years of rehabilitation experience
• Minimum two years of progressive management or leadership experience
• Experience in acute care and/or inpatient rehabilitation
• Strong leadership, communication, financial, and operational management skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's or Doctoral degree in a clinical or healthcare management discipline
• CPR certification (unless otherwise required by hospital policy)
• Experience leading multidisciplinary rehabilitation teams
• Strong knowledge of regulatory compliance, quality improvement, and accreditation standards
• Experience managing budgets, productivity, and staffing within an inpatient rehabilitation environment

Ideal Candidate

We're seeking a collaborative and forward-thinking rehabilitation leader with a strong clinical foundation and a passion for developing people. The ideal candidate has experience leading therapy teams in an acute care hospital or inpatient rehabilitation setting, enjoys mentoring future leaders, and has a proven ability to improve operational performance while maintaining exceptional standards for patient care.

Candidates with experience limited to outpatient therapy settings will not be considered.

Why This Opportunity?

• Competitive salary of $150,000 – $165,000
• Quarterly performance bonus opportunity
• Relocation assistance available
• Lead an established, highly respected inpatient rehabilitation therapy program
• Work alongside an experienced executive leadership team in a collaborative environment
• Opportunity to influence strategic growth, operational excellence, and outstanding patient outcomes
• Excellent long-term career growth with a nationally recognized rehabilitation organization

If you're an experienced rehabilitation leader ready to take the next step in your career, we'd welcome the opportunity to discuss this confidential leadership opportunity.