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Assistant Director of Rehab

Genesis Healthcare

Columbia, MDJob$79–110K/yrSeen 1w agoSeen in employer's feed 1w ago

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Compensation
$79–110K/yr
Location
Columbia, MD
Work Authorization
Visa required • Visa sponsorship

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Rehabilitation Licensure Or Eligibility, requiredBachelor's degree, required

Job overview

The Assistant Director of Rehab assists the Director of Rehab with operations at assigned locations, supporting therapy teams and providing direct patient care. The role helps monitor clinical services for evidence-based care and regulatory compliance, supports staff education, and covers the Director’s duties when needed. The posting requires a rehabilitation discipline bachelor’s degree, relevant licensure or eligibility, Medicare and third-party billing knowledge, and communication and management abilities.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Medicare Billing, requiredThird-Party Billing, requiredVerbal Communication, requiredWritten Communication, requiredIndependent Decision-Making, requiredProblem Solving, requiredInterpersonal Skills, requiredStaff Management, required

Qualifications

Bachelor's in Rehabilitation Discipline, requiredMaster's Degree, nice to haveRehabilitation Licensure or Eligibility, required3+ Years Direct Patient Care, nice to have1+ Year Management Experience, nice to have

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Paid Time Off
Tuition Assistance
Relocation Assistance

Full job description

Overview

At Powerback, we're on a mission to improve lives. As the leader in physical, occupational, speech, and respiratory therapies, we help older adults stay active and thrive while providing essential therapy for children at home and in school.

With over four decades of trusted service, our reach spans skilled nursing centers, assisted and independent living facilities, outpatient clinics, and home-based care. We're proud to deliver personalized care exactly where and when it's needed most.

Join an industry-leading team that restores hope and makes a lasting impact. If you're passionate about making a meaningful difference and want to be part of the future of rehabilitation and wellness, Powerback is the place for you.

Why Powerback?

  • Benefits: We offer Medical, Dental, and Vision plans to Full-Time team members. We offer Dental and Vision to Part-Time team members.

  • Paid Time Off : We offer generous paid time off to Full-Time and Part-Time team members.

  • Support for New Grads: Our Powerback Clinical Mentorship Program kicks off on day one, helping you learn from the best in the field.

  • Continuing Education: Keep growing with free CEUs through Medbridge.

  • H-1B Visa & Relocation Assistance: We support Visa or Green Card sponsorships, plus our Journey Travel Program lets you work across the U.S. with the security of a full-time role.

  • Perks at Powerback: Enjoy exclusive discounts on Wireless/TV, Home/Auto/Renters and Pet Insurance, Childcare, Eldercare, and more. Earn rewards through our PowerZone Employee Recognition Program, and expand your expertise with our Clinicians in Action professional development program

Responsibilities

The Assistant Director of Rehab (or In-Training Director of Rehab) is responsible for assisting the Director of Rehab in successful operations of her/his assigned location(s) - ensuring the highest standard of rehabilitation services is delivered in the most efficient manner while obtaining the best possible outcomes for our patients.

  1. Assist with managing a team of therapists and assistants (including Powerback Rehabilitation staff and contract labor)

  2. Provide direct patient care (up to 50% of the day or more depending on location)

  3. Assist the Director of Rehab with monitoring the standard of clinical services delivered to ensure adherence to evidence-based care delivery standards and regulatory compliance

  4. Assist therapy staff in identifying and removing barriers to treatment and providing clinical education to meet the needs of the patient

  5. Cover duties of Director of Rehab in her/his absence

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in a rehabilitation discipline (Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy or Speech Language Pathology) required; Master's degree preferred

  • Licensed and/or eligible for licensure as required in the state of practice

  • Minimum of 3 years' direct patient care experience and 1 year management experience in a rehabilitation setting preferred

  • Thorough knowledge of Medicare and third party billing required

  • Must have good verbal and written communication skills

  • Must possess the ability to make independent decisions and problem solve appropriately

  • Must possess the ability to positively interact with personnel, patients, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel and general public

  • Must possess the ability to effectively manage/motivate staff.

Posted Salary Range

USD $78,880.00 - USD $110,240.00 /Yr.

Genesis HealthCare, Inc. and all affiliated entities (collectively “Genesis”) has a strong commitment to diversity that is fully supported and practiced by our officers and leadership team. Genesis provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to actual or perceived race, color, religion, gender, gender expression, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, HIV status, national origin, age, disability, marital status, pregnancy, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, amnesty, military status or status as protected veterans, or any other legally protected characteristic. Genesis is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer and our goal is to foster an inclusive and accessible workplace free from discrimination and harassment where everyone has equal opportunities to succeed.

How this job compares

Set against the 369 open Physical Therapy jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 10, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$79–110K/yr
  • US median$88–105K/yr73 salary ranges

This range's midpoint, $95K, is 5% below the US median midpoint ($100K) — in the middle half of Physical Therapy salary ranges across the US.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 369 open Physical Therapy jobs across the US. Under 1% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most across the US
Experience
Physical Therapy postings that state a minimum ask for 2 years of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 1 to 5 years (88 postings).
Education
This posting asks for a bachelor's degree; 101 of the 369 open Physical Therapy jobs (27%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 10, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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