How to hire a rehabilitation supervisor

How to hire a rehabilitation supervisor, step by step

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

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   Before you post your rehabilitation supervisor job, you should take the time to determine what type of worker your business needs. While certain jobs definitely require a full-time employee, it's sometimes better to find a rehabilitation supervisor for hire on a part-time basis or as a contractor.

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   A rehabilitation supervisor's background is also an important factor in determining whether they'll be a good fit for the position. For example, rehabilitation supervisors 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.

   Here's a comparison of rehabilitation supervisor salaries for various roles:

   Type of Rehabilitation Supervisor	Description	Hourly rate
   Rehabilitation Supervisor	Rehabilitation counselors help people with physical, mental, developmental, and emotional disabilities live independently. They work with clients to overcome or manage the personal, social, or psychological effects of disabilities on employment or independent living.	$22-46
   Work Counselor	A work counselor's responsibility is to know the employee's problems including stress, workplace depression, declining productivity, and anxiety, and help solve them by resolving negative patterns, rehabilitation, and prevention to improve quality of life. Such purpose is to reduce sickness absence and pressure... Show more	$22-31
   Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor	The primary role of a vocational rehabilitation counselor is to help disabled people to live fully and independently. Vocational rehabilitation counselors assist people with disabilities in securing employment... Show more	$15-29

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Rehabilitation
   • Patients
   • Patient Care
   • Home Health
   • Patient Education
   • Occupational Therapy
   • Rehabilitation Services
   • Program Development
   • Mental Health
   • Social Work
   • Acute Care
   • Staff Development
   • Performance Evaluations
   • State Regulations

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   Responsibilities:

   • Manage staff and provide direct patient care to orthopedic and neurologically impair patients in an outpatient facility.
   • Manage a staff of human service professionals including therapist and lead support counselors in development and implementation of therapeutic rehabilitation services.
   • Attend ISP meetings of individuals serve.
   • Encourage patients to participate in social, educational, and recreational activities.
   • Analyze and implement new departmental practice guidelines while remaining budget neutral to comply with changing Medicare regulations.
   • Perform rehabilitation quality audit reviews on files for all assign rehabilitation staff, to document professional development and training needs.

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3. Make a budget

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

   • Location. For example, rehabilitation supervisors' average salary in oklahoma is 48% less than in west virginia.
   • Seniority. Entry-level rehabilitation supervisors earn 52% less than senior-level rehabilitation supervisors.
   • Certifications. A rehabilitation supervisor 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 supervisor's salary.

   Average rehabilitation supervisor salary

   $67,979yearly

   $32.68 hourly rate

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   Entry-level rehabilitation supervisor salary

   $47,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 15, 2025

   Average rehabilitation supervisor salary by state

   Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
   1	New Jersey	$96,788	$47
   2	New Mexico	$76,350	$37
   3	Texas	$76,186	$37
   4	Pennsylvania	$74,370	$36
   5	Ohio	$71,821	$35
   6	North Dakota	$71,626	$34
   7	New York	$69,408	$33
   8	Massachusetts	$68,969	$33
   9	Wisconsin	$65,699	$32
   10	Illinois	$63,972	$31
   11	Iowa	$62,344	$30
   12	Washington	$61,076	$29
   13	South Dakota	$59,812	$29
   14	Idaho	$59,602	$29

   Average rehabilitation supervisor salary by company

   Company

   Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
   1	Delaware State Government	$83,611	$40.20	1
   2	Sanford-Good Samaritan Community Health	$70,115	$33.71
   3	Ascension Michigan	$69,968	$33.64	3
   4	Akron Children's Hospital	$68,867	$33.11	5
   5	Tender Touch Rehab	$66,156	$31.81
   6	The Good Samaritan Society	$63,496	$30.53
   7	Emory Healthcare	$59,913	$28.80	3
   8	Sanford Health	$58,698	$28.22	8
   9	Washington State University	$55,768	$26.81
   10	AdventHealth	$52,494	$25.24
   11	UnityPoint Health	$51,080	$24.56	1
   12	CommuniCare	$50,385	$24.22	4
   13	Graham Windham	$47,542	$22.86	3
   14	Resources for Human Development	$44,319	$21.31
   15	State Of Idaho	$38,729	$18.62	14

4. Writing a rehabilitation supervisor job description

   A job description for a rehabilitation supervisor role includes a summary of the job's main responsibilities, required skills, and preferred background experience. Including a salary range can also go a long way in attracting more candidates to apply, and showing the first name of the hiring manager can also make applicants more comfortable. As an example, here's a rehabilitation supervisor job description:

   Rehabilitation supervisor 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 SUPERVISOR
   
   The position requires a Master’s degree in psychology, social work, counseling, or closely related field. Bachelor’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 Misissippi 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 the right rehabilitation supervisor for your business, consider trying out a few different recruiting strategies:

   • Consider internal talent. One of the most important sources of talent for any company is its existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals. Reach out to friends, family members, and current employees and ask if they know or have worked with rehabilitation supervisors they would recommend.
   • Recruit at local colleges. Attend job fairs at local colleges to recruit rehabilitation supervisors who meet your education requirements.
   • Social media platforms. LinkedIn, Facebook and Twitter now have more than 3.5 billion users, and you can use social media to reach potential job candidates.

   Post your job online:

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

6. Interview candidates

   To successfully recruit rehabilitation supervisors, your first interview needs to engage with candidates to learn about their interest in the role and experience in the field. You can go into more detail about the company, the role, and the responsibilities during follow-up interviews.

   It's also good to ask about candidates' unique skills and talents to see if they match your ideal candidate profile. If you think a candidate is good enough for the next step, you 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 supervisor

   Once you have selected a candidate for the rehabilitation supervisor 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.

   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 rehabilitation supervisor first day, you should share an onboarding schedule with them that covers their first period on the job. You should also quickly complete any necessary paperwork, such as employee action forms and onboarding documents like I-9, benefits enrollment, and federal and state tax forms. Finally, Human Resources must ensure a new employee file is created for internal record keeping.

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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