Director of Rehabilitation - COTA

Overview: Director of Rehabilitation (DOR) - COTA Full Time | Fox Chase / Northeast Philadelphia, PA Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) Leadership Opportunity Ready to Lead Without Leaving Behind Why You Became an Occupational Therapy Professional? You became aCertified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)to help people regain independence and improve their quality of life. What if your next step allowed you to make that difference not only for your patients—but for anentire rehabilitation team? AtAdvantageCare Rehabilitation, we’re seeking aDirector of Rehabilitation (DOR)to lead our therapy department atHoly Redeemer Lafayette in the Fox Chase area of Philadelphia, PA .For this particular leadership opportunity, we are seeking aPennsylvania-licensed COTAwho can bring both occupational therapy experience and strong leadership skills to the role. AdvantageCare wasfounded by therapists and remains therapist-led more than 23 years later, giving our rehabilitation leaders the opportunity to combine clinical knowledge, team development, and operational leadership while keeping quality patient care at the center. Lead a Team That Makes a Difference As the Director of Rehabilitation at Holy Redeemer Lafayette, you’ll help shape the day-to-day experience of both yourtherapy team and the residents they serve .You’ll oversee Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, and Speech Therapy services, partnering closely with facility leadership and the interdisciplinary care team to provide individualized, clinically appropriate rehabilitation. This isn't simply about managing schedules and productivity. It's aboutdeveloping therapists, building a strong rehabilitation department, creating a positive team culture, strengthening clinical programming, and ensuring excellent patient care remains at the heart of what your team does. What You’ll Do as Director of Rehabilitation As DOR, you’ll serve as the connection betweenclinical excellence, your rehabilitation team, facility leadership, and AdvantageCare .You will: Lead the daily operations and performance of the rehabilitation department Support, mentor, and develop a multidisciplinary team of PT, OT, and SLP professionals Provide direct patient care within yourCOTA scope of practice, as appropriate Partner with facility leadership and interdisciplinary team members Support appropriate staffing, scheduling, and caseload management Promote timely, accurate documentation and outcomes-focused treatment Maintain compliance with applicable federal, state, local, and professional requirements Identify opportunities to strengthen therapy programming and rehabilitation services Foster employee engagement, communication, collaboration, and accountability Create an environment where clinicians feelsupported, valued, and empowered to provide excellent care Champion AdvantageCare's commitment to integrity, empathy, collaboration, and patient-centered care Why Lead With AdvantageCare? We understand therapy because we come from therapy. AdvantageCare was founded by therapists, and many of our leaders have clinical backgrounds. We understand that a successful Director of Rehabilitationhas to balance operations, clinical quality, employee development, facility relationships, and patient care. Therapist-Driven Leadership: You won't be leading a therapy department for an organization disconnected from rehabilitation. Our clinical roots continue to influence how we approach care, operations, and leadership. Leadership With Support: Becoming a DOR shouldn't mean figuring everything out alone. You'll have access to experienced clinical and operational leadership to support you as you manage your department and develop your team. Clinical Autonomy: We believe clinicians should have a voice. As DOR, you'll help foster an environment where therapists can use their education, experience, and clinical judgment to provide individualized care. The Opportunity to Build Culture: Great rehabilitation departments don't happen by accident. You'll have the opportunity to create an environment where communication, collaboration, accountability, development, and recognition matter. Real Opportunities to Grow: AdvantageCare believes in developing our people. We offer continuing education resources, professional development, leadership pathways, and opportunities for continued advancement as our organization grows. Who We're Looking For This opportunity may be a great fit for an experienced Certified Occupational Therapy Assistantwho: Naturally brings people together and enjoys developing others Leads through communication, support, and accountability Understands both the clinical and operational sides of rehabilitation Enjoys mentoring and supporting therapy professionals Can balance patient care with the operational needs of a rehab department Is organized, responsive, and comfortable making decisions Builds positive relationships with residents, families, employees, and facility leadership Understands the importance of quality outcomes, documentation, compliance, and patient-centered care Wants the autonomy to lead while still having a strong support system Is ready to make an impact beyond an individual caseload Already a DOR or Rehab Director? We'd love to hear from you. What You’ll Bring Graduation from an accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant / COTA program Current or eligible Pennsylvania Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant licensure Experience inskilled nursing, long-term care, rehabilitation, or post-acute care Understanding of clinical documentation, regulatory compliance, and ethical patient care Strong communication, organization, and time-management skills Ability to build relationships and collaborate effectively across disciplines A leadership mindset with the ability to coach, support, and develop others Previous Director of Rehabilitation, Rehab Director, therapy management, supervisory, or leadership experiencestrongly preferred Benefits & Perks That Support You Eligible AdvantageCare team members have access to a comprehensive benefits offering that includes: Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance Telemedicine & Prescription Coverage HSA & FSA Options Pet Insurance Free CEUs through Relias $100 Annual License Renewal Stipend 401(k) Retirement Plan Employee Recognition Programs Employee Referral Bonuses Wellness & Engagement Programs Professional development and leadership support Real advancement opportunities within a growing organization that promotes from withinA Philadelphia-Area Leadership Opportunity Located in the Fox Chase area of Northeast Philadelphia, this position provides an opportunity for COTAs searching for rehabilitation leadership opportunities inPhiladelphia and the surrounding communities .If you're currently searching for aCOTA Director of Rehabilitation job, Rehab Director position, Therapy Director opportunity, or rehabilitation management role in Philadelphia, this could be the career move you've been looking for. Ready to Lead the AdvantageCare Way? If you're an experiencedCOTAlooking for an opportunity tolead people, influence culture, strengthen clinical care, and grow your rehabilitation career, we'd love to connect. And we keep the process simple: Lead people. Elevate care. Make an impact. Lead the AdvantageCare Way. Director of Rehabilitation (DOR) – COTAHoly Redeemer Lafayette | Fox Chase / Northeast Philadelphia, Pennsylvania AdvantageCare Rehabilitation is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive and empowering environment for all. 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