How to hire a rehabilitation services director

How to hire a rehabilitation services director, step by step

Here's a step-by-step rehabilitation services director 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 services director job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new rehabilitation services director
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   Before you start hiring a rehabilitation services director, 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 rehabilitation services director 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 presents rehabilitation services director salaries for various positions.

   Type of Rehabilitation Services Director	Description	Hourly rate
   Rehabilitation Services Director	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	$29-64
   Nurse Manager	The primary role of nurse managers is to supervise the nursing staff in a clinical or hospital setting. They are the ones who are in charge of patient care, setting work schedules, and making budgetary and management decisions... Show more	$28-55
   Clinical Manager	A clinical manager is responsible for monitoring medical procedures and administrative duties to ensure the smooth flow of operations in a healthcare facility. Clinical managers manage the facility's staffing needs, evaluate budget reports, assist healthcare professionals on administering medical duties, and develop strategic procedures to optimize treatments and maximize productivity... Show more	$26-61

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Rehabilitation
   • Patients
   • Occupational Therapy
   • Physical Therapy
   • Acute Care
   • Speech Therapy
   • SLP
   • COTA
   • Program Development
   • Direct Patient Care
   • Therapy Services
   • PTA
   • Performance Improvement
   • Social Work

   Check all skills

   Responsibilities:

   • Manage a high-volume caseload and organize the daily schedules of physical/occupation therapist, assistants and patients.
   • Manage PPS details efficiently to ensure high quality clinical care while maximizing reimbursement for the facility.
   • Participate in continuous quality improvement programs, coordination of interdisciplinary scheduling of patients, and budgetary process.
   • Collaborate with nursing staff in development and implementation of CNA career ladder program and function as primary rehabilitation trainer for program.
   • Provide therapeutic interventions to facilitate independence and increase safety during ADL and IADL completion upon discharge.
   • Plan and implement services for a freestanding outpatient facility that provide pre-operative evaluation and testing, lab work and radiology procedures.

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3. Make a budget

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

   • Location. For example, rehabilitation services directors' average salary in montana is 45% less than in delaware.
   • Seniority. Entry-level rehabilitation services directors earn 54% less than senior-level rehabilitation services directors.
   • Certifications. A rehabilitation services director 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 rehabilitation services director's salary.

   Average rehabilitation services director salary

   $90,904yearly

   $43.70 hourly rate

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   Entry-level rehabilitation services director salary

   $61,000 yearly salary

   Updated January 23, 2026

   Average rehabilitation services director salary by state

   Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
   1	California	$105,844	$51
   2	Maryland	$103,028	$50
   3	Massachusetts	$85,308	$41
   4	Michigan	$84,514	$41
   5	New Mexico	$81,472	$39
   6	Illinois	$78,871	$38
   7	Idaho	$77,202	$37
   8	Colorado	$68,868	$33

   Average rehabilitation services director salary by company

   Company

   Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
   1	West View Nursing	$99,943	$48.05	1
   2	Lahey Health Behavioral Services	$91,600	$44.04
   3	Henry Ford Health System	$91,183	$43.84
   4	ABC Health Care	$90,318	$43.42
   5	Aperion Care	$90,201	$43.37
   6	Life Care Solutions	$85,517	$41.11	7
   7	Life Care Centers of America	$85,480	$41.10	41
   8	The Henry Ford	$82,524	$39.67
   9	UNM SRMC	$80,444	$38.67
   10	Health & Home Services	$79,118	$38.04
   11	Swedish Hospital	$69,530	$33.43
   12	Universal Health Services	$69,367	$33.35	90
   13	AHMC Healthcare	$66,174	$31.81	11
   14	Telecare	$65,900	$31.68	5
   15	Providence Health & Services	$64,572	$31.04	49
   16	Kindred Healthcare	$57,305	$27.55	5
   17	Vanderheyden	$54,648	$26.27

4. Writing a rehabilitation services director job description

   A rehabilitation services director 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 services director job description:

   Rehabilitation services director job description example

   Join our team and grow with us both professionally and personally!
   
   Acts Retirement-Life Communities is the nation's largest not-for-profit owner, operator, and developer of resort-style continuing care senior living communities, including independent living, assisted living and skilled nursing care. The Acts family proudly consists of 26 communities in 9 states, and over 7,000 employees. Acts provides residents with a lifestyle that includes on-campus conveniences, services, and amenities such as casual and fine dining venues, beauty salons, fitness centers, security, healthcare, activity programs, and much more. Our employees are inspired by a culture of Loving-Kindness, and we are fully committed to appreciating the array of backgrounds and talents demonstrated by our employees.
   
   St. Andrews Estates is currently seeking qualified candidates for our Director of Rehabilitation Services position. Our beautiful, gated community is located in Boca Raton, FL.
   
   In this role, you will be responsible for supervising and overseeing the Rehabilitation Services Department to include staff utilization, budgetary responsibility, departmental and regulatory compliance, and performing other related duties as required. Supports activities which build and maintain a Rehab Center of Excellence.
   
   The ideal candidate will meet the following requirements:
   
   + Bachelor's degree in a rehabilitation discipline; Master's degree is preferred
   
   + Active Certificate of Clinical Competence from the American Speech Language Hearing Association (ASHA) is required
   
   + Minimum of three years' direct patient care experience
   
   + Minimum of one year' management experience
   
   + Thorough knowledge of Medicare and third party billing is required
   
   To protect the health and safety of our residents, employees, and the communities we serve, Acts has implemented a universal COVID-19 and Influenza (Flu) vaccination requirement for all employees. Qualified reasonable accommodation requests for medical and religious exemption will be reviewed by the Human Resources Department.
   
   Full-time employees are eligible for a generous benefit package including health benefits (medical, dental and vision), health spending account, life insurance, disability programs, 401(k) with 4% company match, paid time off (PTO) and holidays, and much more!
   
   For more information or to apply, visit us at www.acts-jobs.org.
   
   Acts is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Acts is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities in our recruiting process.
   
   #ActsLife
   
   Street: 6045 S Verde Trail

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5. Post your job

   To find rehabilitation services directors 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 rehabilitation services directors they would recommend.
   • Recruit at local colleges. Attend job fairs at local colleges to recruit entry-level rehabilitation services directors 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.

   Post your job online:

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

6. Interview candidates

   Recruiting rehabilitation services directors 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.

   Remember to include a few questions that allow candidates to expand on their strengths in their own words. Asking about their unique skills might reveal things you'd miss otherwise. At this point, good candidates can move on to the technical interview.

   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 services director

   Once you have selected a candidate for the rehabilitation services director position, it is time to create an offer letter. In addition to salary, the offer letter should include details about benefits and perks that are available to the employee. Ensuring your offer is competitive is vital, as qualified candidates may be considering other job opportunities. The candidate may wish to negotiate the terms of the offer, and it is important to be open to discussion and reach a mutually beneficial agreement. After the offer has been accepted, it is a good idea to formalize the agreement with a contract.

   You should also follow up with applicants who don't get the job with an email letting them know that you've filled the position.

   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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