How to hire a rehabilitation center manager

How to hire a rehabilitation center manager, step by step

Here's a step-by-step rehabilitation center manager hiring guide:

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

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   Before you start hiring a rehabilitation center manager, 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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   A rehabilitation center manager's background is also an important factor in determining whether they'll be a good fit for the position. For example, rehabilitation center managers from different industries or fields will have radically different experiences and will bring different viewpoints to the role. You also need to consider the candidate's previous level of experience to make sure they'll be comfortable with the job's level of seniority.

   The following list breaks down different types of rehabilitation center managers and their corresponding salaries.

   Type of Rehabilitation Center Manager	Description	Hourly rate
   Rehabilitation Center Manager	Medical and health services managers, also called healthcare executives or healthcare administrators, plan, direct, and coordinate medical and health services. They might manage an entire facility, a specific clinical area or department, or a medical practice for a group of physicians... Show more	$27-54
   Nursing Director	A nursing director's role is to oversee and evaluate all nurse staff in a hospital or organization, ensuring their efficiency at providing care towards patients. A nursing director's responsibilities mainly revolve around administrative tasks such as coordinating with physicians and other consultants, producing reports, conducting assessments, managing the budget and expenditures, and resolving issues... Show more	$30-56
   Clinical Director	A clinical director is a managing professional who manages the work of healthcare providers to ensure quality patient care is achieved. Clinical directors are responsible for organizational tasks such as adjusting staff schedules, explaining insurance benefits to the patients, and managing financial reports... Show more	$30-69

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Rehabilitation
   • Patients
   • Physical Therapy
   • Occupational Therapy
   • Speech Therapy
   • Program Development
   • Therapy Services
   • Home Health
   • Performance Improvement
   • Performance Appraisals
   • Social Work
   • Acute Care
   • Direct Patient Care
   • SLP

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   Responsibilities:

   • Manage the arranging of confidential legal memos and payroll information, ensuring all precautionary inputting and retrieval methods.
   • Supervise rehabilitation department and assist with coding and billing require for reimbursement from Medicare, Medicaid, and other insurance providers.
   • Communicate and demonstrate professional image/attitude for patients, families, clients, coworkers and others.
   • Provide educational lectures and materials to patients following heart attack, PTCA, and bypass surgery which improve community awareness of program
   • Develop vocational rehabilitation opportunities for developmentally disable adults.
   • Develop vocational rehabilitation opportunities for developmentally disable adults.

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3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your rehabilitation center manager job description helps attract top candidates to the position. A rehabilitation center manager salary can be affected by several factors, such as geography, experience, seniority, certifications, and the prestige of the hiring company.

   For example, the average salary for a rehabilitation center manager in North Dakota may be lower than in Delaware, and an entry-level rehabilitation center manager usually earns less than a senior-level rehabilitation center manager. Additionally, a rehabilitation center manager with certifications may command a higher salary, and working for a well-known company or start-up may also impact an employee's pay.

   Average rehabilitation center manager salary

   $82,248yearly

   $39.54 hourly rate

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   Entry-level rehabilitation center manager salary

   $58,000 yearly salary

   Updated January 30, 2026

   Average rehabilitation center manager salary by state

   Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
   1	California	$97,961	$47
   2	Texas	$92,816	$45
   3	New York	$92,607	$45
   4	Washington	$91,200	$44
   5	Connecticut	$81,554	$39
   6	Pennsylvania	$81,414	$39
   7	Arizona	$80,995	$39
   8	Iowa	$79,410	$38
   9	Missouri	$77,927	$37
   10	North Carolina	$76,862	$37
   11	West Virginia	$76,717	$37
   12	Michigan	$76,028	$37
   13	Indiana	$69,910	$34
   14	North Dakota	$68,776	$33
   15	Illinois	$68,279	$33

   Average rehabilitation center manager salary by company

   Company

   Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
   1	Genesis Health System	$82,066	$39.45
   2	Oakwood Athletic Club	$79,455	$38.20
   3	The New Jewish Home	$79,255	$38.10	2
   4	Parkway	$78,878	$37.92
   5	Ability Works Rehab	$77,986	$37.49
   6	United Rehab	$75,431	$36.26
   7	Danbury Hospital	$74,224	$35.68	9
   8	Indiana University Health La Porte Hospital Inc	$72,704	$34.95	3
   9	Guilford Radiology	$70,993	$34.13
   10	West Virginia University	$70,067	$33.69	1
   11	Careerstaff Unlimited - A Genesis Healthcare Company	$69,395	$33.36
   12	Kindred Healthcare	$64,848	$31.18	6
   13	AHMC Healthcare	$64,661	$31.09	6
   14	PeaceHealth	$63,586	$30.57	3
   15	Houston Methodist	$63,551	$30.55	30
   16	Home for Life	$62,969	$30.27
   17	UnityPoint Health	$62,763	$30.17	16
   18	Select Medical	$60,422	$29.05	174
   19	BAYADA Home Health Care	$60,260	$28.97	18
   20	Community Health Network	$59,928	$28.81	13

4. Writing a rehabilitation center manager job description

   A rehabilitation center manager 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. Below, you can find an example of a rehabilitation center manager job description:

   Rehabilitation center manager job description example

   BAYADA Home Health Care is seeking a full-time Physical Therapist (PT) to fill the position of Rehabilitation (Rehab) Manager in our Honolulu, HI office. As Rehabilitation Manager you will lead the field staff in providing superior quality client service, clinical excellence, and adherence to policies and procedures. Rehabilitation Managers are also accountable for internal case management, field staff evaluation and development. The Physical Therapist should have prior experience in Medicare Home Health. This position offers opportunities for continued leadership growth as you develop your career with BAYADA.
   Rehabilitation Manager (must be a licensed Physical Therapist)
   
   Hours: Full time position
   
   Remote: NO
   
   Location: Oahu (Piikoi)
   
   Salary: Annual salary plus bonus opportunities
   
   Responsibilities:
   
   * Direct and coordinate the care provided by a multi-disciplinary care team
   * Lead field staff in delivering exceptional client service and quality clinical care
   * Ensure adherence to policies and procedures
   * Review clinical documentation, including OASIS and care plan coding
   * Monitor episodic utilization
   * Act as internal case manager and client advocate
   * Participate in hiring, interviewing and orientation of field staff
   * Participate in on-going education, evaluation and development of field staff
   * Ensure accurate and timely case management, including supervision, authorization management and interdisciplinary communication
   * Monitor Quality Assurance
   * Visit clients to conduct clinical assessments and supervise staff as necessary
   * Assist in developing Clinical Associates to become Clinical Managers
   * Provide clinical insight and focus on clinical competency of your staff
   * Create a warm, organized and welcoming office grounded in customer service
   
   Qualifications:
   
   * Current license in good standing as a Physical Therapist (PT)
   * Prior supervisory experience
   * Minimum of two (2) years community health experience
   * Prior clinical and managerial experience within a Medicare Certified Home Health agency
   * Comprehensive knowledge of OASIS and the Medicare Conditions of Participation for Home Health
   * Strong clinical assessment and case management skills
   * Demonstrated success working independently while taking on increased responsibilities
   * Ambition to grow and advance beyond current position
   * Excellent organizational, interpersonal and communication skills
   * Prior experience with electronic medical record documentation and reporting systems
   
   BAYADA believes that our employees are our greatest asset:
   
   * Weekly pay
   * BAYADA offers a comprehensive benefits plan that includes the following: Paid holidays, vacation and sick leave, vision, dental and medical health plans, employer paid life insurance, 401k with company match, direct deposit and employee assistance program
   * To learn more about BAYADA Benefits, click here
   
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   As an accredited, regulated, certified, and licensed home health care provider, BAYADA complies with all state/local mandates.
   
   BAYADA Home Health Care, Inc., and its associated entities and joint venture partners, are Equal Opportunity Employers. All employment decisions are made on a non-discriminatory basis without regard to sex, race, color, age, disability, pregnancy or maternity, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, military status, or any other similarly protected status in accordance with federal, state and local laws. Hence, we strongly encourage applications from people with these identities or who are members of other marginalized communities.

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5. Post your job

   There are various strategies that you can use to find the right rehabilitation center manager for your business:

   • Consider promoting from within or recruiting from your existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals from friends, family members, and current employees.
   • Attend job fairs at local colleges to find candidates who meet your education requirements.
   • Use social media platforms like LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter to reach potential job candidates.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your rehabilitation center manager job on Zippia to find and recruit rehabilitation center manager candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   Recruiting rehabilitation center managers requires you to bring your A-game to the interview process. The first interview should introduce the company and the role to the candidate as much as they present their background experience and reasons for applying for the job. During later interviews, you can go into more detail about the technical details of the job and ask behavioral questions to gauge how they'd fit into your current company culture.

   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 rehabilitation center manager

   Once you've found the rehabilitation center manager candidate you'd like to hire, it's time to write an offer letter. This should include an explicit job offer that includes the salary and the details of any other perks. Qualified candidates might be looking at multiple positions, so your offer must be competitive if you like the candidate. Also, be prepared for a negotiation stage, as candidates may way want to tweak the details of your initial offer. Once you've settled on these details, you can draft a contract to formalize your agreement.

   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.

   After that, you can create an onboarding schedule for a new rehabilitation center manager. Human Resources and the hiring manager should complete Employee Action Forms. Human Resources should also ensure that onboarding paperwork is completed, including I-9s, benefits enrollment, federal and state tax forms, etc., and that new employee files are 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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