How to hire a coordinator of rehabilitation services

How to hire a coordinator of rehabilitation services, step by step

Here's a step-by-step coordinator of rehabilitation services hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write a coordinator of rehabilitation services job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new coordinator of rehabilitation services
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   Before you start hiring a coordinator of rehabilitation services, identify what type of worker you actually need. Certain positions might call for a full-time employee, while others can be done by a part-time worker or contractor.

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   Hiring the perfect coordinator of rehabilitation services also involves considering the ideal background you'd like them to have. Depending on what industry or field they have experience in, they'll bring different skills to the job. It's also important to consider what levels of seniority and education the job requires and what kind of salary such a candidate would likely demand.

   This list shows salaries for various types of coordinators of rehabilitation services.

   Type of Coordinator Of Rehabilitation Services	Description	Hourly rate
   Coordinator Of Rehabilitation Services	Social and human service assistants provide client services, including support for families, in a wide variety of fields, such as psychology, rehabilitation, and social work. They assist other workers, such as social workers, and they help clients find benefits or community services.	$21-39
   Community Service Coordinator	The community service coordinator is someone who works with a community for its betterment. The community service coordinator brings all welfare services to the community and connects people who need welfare to receive benefits... Show more	$14-25
   Support Services Coordinator	Support Services Coordinators are responsible for leading the administrative and deployment of a staff team. Their duties include preparing presentation documents, preparing and processing expense and budget reports, answering phone and emails, and arranging meetings... Show more	$12-26

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Rehabilitation
   • Patients
   • Physical Therapy
   • Crisis Intervention
   • Mental Health
   • Behavior Management
   • Severe Mental Illness
   • Substance Abuse
   • Rehabilitation Services
   • Discharge Planning
   • Occupational Therapy
   • Minimum Data Set
   • Treatment Plan Reviews
   • Social Services

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   Responsibilities:

   • Maintain national staffing Microsoft SharePoint site in order to manage staffing requisitions and available resources for business needs
   • Design and coordinate occupational therapy programs at the hospital to rehabilitate psychological or physical injure patients.
   • Implement, monitor and evaluate vocational rehabilitation programs serving the seriously mentally ill (SMI) and SMI/substance abuse population.
   • Serve as the facility s primary CPR instructor and develop and facilitate the EKG telemetry interpretation course.
   • Provide quality assurance for services provide to ensure Medicaid, DFYS and DJJ standards are met and maintain.
   • Prepare Medicaid supplementation forms for program funding.

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3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your coordinator of rehabilitation services job description is a great way to entice the best and brightest candidates. A coordinator of rehabilitation services salary can vary based on several factors:

   • Location. For example, coordinators of rehabilitation services' average salary in utah is 46% less than in district of columbia.
   • Seniority. Entry-level coordinators of rehabilitation services earn 46% less than senior-level coordinators of rehabilitation services.
   • Certifications. A coordinator of rehabilitation services with a few certifications under their belt will likely demand a higher salary.
   • Company. Working for a prestigious company or an exciting start-up can make a huge difference in a coordinator of rehabilitation services's salary.

   Average coordinator of rehabilitation services salary

   $60,220yearly

   $28.95 hourly rate

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   Entry-level coordinator of rehabilitation services salary

   $44,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 16, 2025

   Average coordinator of rehabilitation services salary by state

   Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
   1	Virginia	$65,855	$32
   2	Illinois	$65,611	$32
   3	California	$63,712	$31
   4	New York	$61,629	$30
   5	Texas	$60,253	$29
   6	New Jersey	$55,877	$27
   7	Michigan	$55,529	$27
   8	Idaho	$52,779	$25

   Average coordinator of rehabilitation services salary by company

   Company

   Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
   1	Abundant Life Home Health, Inc.	$63,964	$30.75
   2	Ability Works Rehab	$62,043	$29.83
   3	Accu-Care Nursing Service	$61,814	$29.72
   4	American Medical Association	$60,237	$28.96	1
   5	Genex Services	$59,450	$28.58
   6	Rehab	$59,299	$28.51	3
   7	Innovative Holdings LLC	$59,281	$28.50
   8	The Arc Jefferson - St. Lawrence	$59,254	$28.49
   9	Cumberland Therapy Services, LLC	$59,187	$28.46
   10	Riverview	$59,147	$28.44
   11	Therapy Staff	$59,056	$28.39
   12	Body Gears Physical Therapy	$59,044	$28.39
   13	comhar	$58,754	$28.25
   14	Americorps	$58,584	$28.17	37
   15	Central School of Practical Nursing	$58,521	$28.14
   16	Med-Care Management	$58,513	$28.13
   17	Assured Healthcare	$58,358	$28.06
   18	Rock Creek Foundation	$58,207	$27.98
   19	Petersen Health Care	$57,655	$27.72
   20	NEW ENGLAND SERVICE	$57,635	$27.71

4. Writing a coordinator of rehabilitation services job description

   A coordinator of rehabilitation services job description should include a summary of the role, required skills, and a list of responsibilities. It's also good to include a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager. To help get you started, here's an example of a coordinator of rehabilitation services job description:

   Coordinator of rehabilitation services job description example

   Job DescriptionCommunicare is a community mental health center in North Central Mississippi that serves Calhoun, Lafayette, Marshall, Panola, Tate and Yalobusha counties. Communicare offers specialized treatment services for adults with serious mental illness, children with serious emotional disturbances, individuals with substance abuse disorders and individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
   Communicare is currently seeking a PSYCHOSOCIAL REHABILITATION PROGRAM COORDINATOR
   
   The position requires a Bachelor’s degree in psychology, social work, counseling, or closely related field. Associate’s degree in the same fields plus experience may be substituted at the discretion of Communicare. Essential Duties and Responsibilities
   
   Plan and organize the Psychosocial Rehabilitation Program as mandated by the Department of Mental Health, Division of Medicaid, and Communicare standards and regulations, under the direction of the Office Supervisor and the Clinical Director of Adult Services. As directed by the Office Supervisor or Clinical Director of Adult Services, implement the required evidence-based practices that constitute the curricula for the PSR Program. Work closely with other members of the treatment team to recruit, screen, and orient new clients for the PSR program as directed by the Office Supervisor. Complete or ensure completion and submission of any required client documentation and billing information, including progress notes, prior authorization forms, attendance rosters, and other data as requested in accordance with DMH, Medicaid, and Communicare policies. Organize and arrange transportation for clients to and from the program, including working closely with the Office Supervisor to plan and modify the routes as necessary for maximum time efficiency. Drive the van as needed to transport clients. Keep needed program materials and supplies available as necessary to maintain program functioning. Provide crisis intervention and other clinical services to Communicare clients as needed and directed. Work with other Communicare staff as part of the clinical treatment team as needed to coordinate and arrange services for PSR clients as indicated on their treatment plans. Supervise other PSR staff, including the van driver and any volunteers or students who may be assigned to the program under the direction of the Office Supervisor. Work under the supervision of the county Office Supervisor and perform other duties as assigned by the Office Supervisor or the Clinical Director of Adult Services. Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities) Pass a Communicare background check and drug screen. Communicare is a drug-free workplace. Ability to perform the responsibilities of the position as described above. Satisfactory completion of CPR. Satisfactory completion of CPI within 30 days of employment. Experience in the mental health field is preferred. Valid Mississippi driver’s license of whatever class Communicare requires, transportation with insurance, and insurable driving record to meet Communicare’s insurance company standards must be maintained continuously throughout employment. Ability to relate to Communicare clients and staff in a positive manner. Ability to accept supervision and work toward Communicare goals for the program.
   
   Because we are the people who care, Communicare offers competitive benefits for full-time employees, including health protection plans, income protection, and paid time off.
   
   Our popular benefits:
   
   · Medical Insurance· Critical Illness Insurance· Life/AD&D/Long-Term Disability Insurance· Dental/Vision/Term Life/Cancer coverage available· Retirement Plan· 403-B· 403-B matching· 11 Holidays per year· 15 Annual Leave days per year (18 days after 3 years of employment)· 15 Sick Leave per year· Professional Development leave· Jury leave· Military leave

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5. Post your job

   To find coordinators of rehabilitation services for your business, try out a few different recruiting strategies:

   • Consider internal talent. One of the most important talent pools for any company is its current employees.
   • Ask for referrals. Reach out to friends, family members, and your current work to ask if they know any coordinators of rehabilitation services they would recommend.
   • Recruit at local colleges. Attend job fairs at local colleges to recruit entry-level coordinators of rehabilitation services with the right educational background.
   • Social media platforms. LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter have more than 3.5 billion users, and they're a great place for company branding and reaching potential job candidates.

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6. Interview candidates

   During your first interview to recruit coordinators of rehabilitation services, engage with candidates to learn about their interest in the role and experience in the field. During the following interview, you'll be able to go into more detail about the company, the position, and the responsibilities.

   It's also good to ask about candidates' unique skills and talents. You can move on to the technical interview if a candidate is good enough for the next step.

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new coordinator of rehabilitation services

   Once you've decided on a perfect coordinator of rehabilitation services candidate, it's time to write an offer letter. In addition to salary, it should include benefits and perks available to the employee. Qualified candidates may be considered for other positions, so make sure your offer is competitive. Candidates may wish to negotiate. Once you've settled on the details, formalize your agreement with a contract.

   It's also good etiquette to follow up with applicants who don't get the job by sending them an email letting them know that the position has been filled.

   To prepare for the new employee's start date, you can create an onboarding schedule and complete any necessary paperwork, such as employee action forms and onboarding documents like I-9 forms, benefits enrollment, and federal and state tax forms. Human Resources should also ensure that a new employee file is created.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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