Rehab Director – COTA

Legacy Healthcare Services

Rehab Director leading therapy operations and clinical programs for aging adults in senior living communities. Managing staff, caseloads, schedules, compliance, and facility relationships in Akron.

Posted 8/7/2026full-timeAkron • Ohio • 🇺🇸 United StatesLeadWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in clinical program development and patient assessment, with a strong focus on managing productivity and staff schedules in a long-term care environment. Proficient in coordinating therapy programming and ensuring compliance with company, state, and federal standards.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Licensed Physical Therapist (PT)Clinical Program DevelopmentLong-Term Care ExperienceStaff Training and SupervisionCliniFax Management

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Hard Skills

Patient AssessmentClinical Service DeliveryBudget ManagementCaseload ManagementTherapy Programming Coordination

Soft Skills

Relationship BuildingCommunicationTeam Collaboration

Tools & Technologies

CliniFaxScheduling Tools

Certifications & Qualifications

Licensed Physical Therapist (PT)Licensed Occupational Therapist (OT)Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)Licensed Speech Language Pathologist (SLP)

Industry Keywords

Long-Term Care (LTC)Senior LivingClinical Outcomes ReportingFederal StandardsState Standards

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as the primary Legacy representative at the facility
Promote Legacy policies, clinical programs, and the mission to help aging adults live safe, healthy lives
Build rapport and positive working relationships with facility personnel and Legacy employees
Oversee internal marketing efforts and keep community leaders informed about Legacy programs and offerings
Manage site productivity and make changes to achieve budget
Maintain a caseload to help the rehab department meet standards
Assess patient needs and develop clinical programs appropriate for facility census
Direct and train others in clinical service delivery across disciplines
Coordinate the rehab department daily with facility staff to plan and implement therapy programming
Participate in clinical outcomes reporting and share results with the customer
Manage staff schedules to meet caseload requirements and use scheduling tools for patient schedules
Manage CliniFax and physician-signature requirements for therapy plans of care
Maintain communication among rehab staff, facility staff, and Legacy corporate personnel
Assist with staff orientation and training to meet company, state, and federal standards

Requirements

What you’ll need

Clinical background as a Physical Therapist (PT), Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA), Occupational Therapist (OT), Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA), or Speech Language Pathologist (SLP)
Three to five years’ experience in long-term care (LTC) or senior living
Minimum of a degree from an accredited college or university or equivalent experience, such as a degree in PT, PTA, OT, COTA, or SLP
Licensed and registered as a PT, PTA, OT, COTA, or SLP in the state where assigned
Prior supervisory experience preferred but not required
Ability to assess patient needs and develop clinical programs
Ability to direct and train others in clinical service delivery across disciplines
Ability to manage productivity, budgets, caseloads, and staff schedules
Ability to coordinate therapy programming with facility staff
Ability to manage CliniFax and physician signatures on therapy plans of care
Ability to meet company, state, and federal standards

Benefits

Comp & perks

Desirable Monday–Friday schedule with no weekend or holiday requirements
401(k)
Medical, dental, vision, prescription, and pet insurance
Paid time off (PTO) with rollover and buyout options at year’s end
Company-paid group life insurance
Flexible spending account
Voluntary life, short-term disability, and long-term disability insurance
Licensure reimbursement
Company-provided CEUs and unlimited online CEUs for full-time employees
Career advancement opportunities
Work/life balance
Excellent rewards