Therapy Director Jobs

A Therapy Director is a key player in the therapy industry, responsible for overseeing and coordinating the operations of a therapy department, whether it be physical, occupational, or speech therapy. They manage the therapy staff, monitor patient care, develop treatment plans, and ensure the department complies with all regulations and standards. The Therapy Director also plays an integral role in budgeting, hiring, staff training, and performance evaluation. They are often the liaison between the therapy department and other healthcare professionals, ensuring a holistic approach to patient care.

A Therapy Director should possess strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills. They require extensive knowledge in their respective field of therapy, and should stay updated with latest research and techniques. In terms of certifications, they should have a Master's or Doctorate degree in their field of therapy, and licensure is generally required. Additional certifications may depend on the specialization, such as a Board Certified Specialist in Orthopedic Physical Therapy. Prior to becoming a Therapy Director, individuals often gain experience as a practicing therapist, Therapy Supervisor, or Assistant Director of Therapy Services.

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Director-Rehab Clinical

  • Oklahoma City, OK
  • 2 hours ago
  • Oklahoma City, OK
  • 2 hours ago

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....

Director of Rehab - Skilling Nursing Community

  • Somerset, CO
  • 14 hours ago
  • Somerset, CO
  • 14 hours ago

W illow Tree Care Center ~ Grand Junction, Colorado Director of Rehab - Skilled Nursing Community Salary - $90,000 - $120,000 DOE BENEFITS OFFERED - Health, Vision, and Dental Insurance. 401(k)...

Therapy Services Director Physical Therapy

  • Bakersfield, CA
  • 2 days ago
  • Bakersfield, CA
  • 2 days ago

The Therapy Director will also manage budgets, drive financial performance, and ensure compliance with regulatory standards and accreditation requirements....

Beautiful Gate Center

Clinical Director ( Multi - Disciplinary Practice )

Clinical Director (Group Therapy Practice) Position reports to: Executive Director Center for Autism and Developmental Disorders Therapeutic Group Practice (offering ABA, Speech & OT therapies)...

RN House Supervisor

  • Englewood, CO
  • 2 days ago
  • Englewood, CO
  • 2 days ago

Description Hourly Wage Estimate: $45.07 - $64.46 / hour Learn more about the benefits offered for this job. The estimate displayed represents the typical wage range of candidates hired. Factors...

Travel Skilled Nursing Director of Rehabilitation

  • Castro Valley, CA
  • 3 days ago
  • Castro Valley, CA
  • 3 days ago

We. Are. OneStaff. Medical. An independently-owned, nationally-recognized and amazingly awesome staffing firm ready to work for you! A work ethic forged in the Midwest, we are here to stand by...

Director-Rehab PT

  • Chapel Hill, NC
  • 4 days ago
  • Chapel Hill, NC
  • 4 days ago

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....

Therapies Manager - Physical Therapist

  • Le Mars, IA
  • 5 days ago
  • Le Mars, IA
  • 5 days ago

Floyd Valley Healthcare is proud to offer a positive and fulfilling work environment that supports a healthy work-life balance. We understand that our employees have choices, and we strive to be...

Director of Pharmacy

  • North Platte, NE
  • 6 days ago
  • North Platte, NE
  • 6 days ago

Director of Pharmacy locations North Platte, NE time type Full time job requisition id JR159 Great people. Great careers. Join the team at Great Plains Health, where you can be a part of...

Supervisor of Respiratory Therapy

  • Plantation, FL
  • 8 days ago
  • Plantation, FL
  • 8 days ago

Come join our team as a(an) Supervisor of Respiratory Therapy. We care for our community!...

Respiratory Therapy Director

  • Lebanon, TN
  • 8 days ago
  • Lebanon, TN
  • 8 days ago

Apply for our Respiratory Therapy Director role today!...

UE Children Service's Inc,

Clinical Director

Title: Clinical Director Possible Hours: 7:30 am – 4:30 pm; 9:00am – 6:00 pm Pay: Negotiable Benefits: · Sign on Bonus: $500 · Sick Leave (after 30 Days) · Vacation (after 30 days) Duties and...

Director Therapy Operations

  • Kensett, AR
  • 11 days ago
  • Kensett, AR
  • 11 days ago

Director of Therapy Operations Career Opportunity Highly regarded and esteemed for your Director of Therapy Operations expertise Are you a dedicated and experienced leader in Therapy, seeking a...

Director-Rehab PTA

  • Somerville, OH
  • 12 days ago
  • Somerville, OH
  • 12 days ago

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....

Site Supervisor - Physical Therapist - Outpatient Rehab

  • Avon, CT
  • 14 days ago
  • Avon, CT
  • 14 days ago

Description Job Schedule: Full Time Standard Hours: 40 Job Shift: Shift 1 Shift Details: Shift will vary between 7am-7pm Monday-Thursday and 7am-430pm on Friday Work where every moment matters....

Therapy Director Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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Optimizing Antimicrobial Therapy with Timeouts
This CME activity provides a practical approach to performing Antibiotic Timeouts in the inpatient setting while using short, didactic sessions, we will provide examples on how to reassess...
OPAT: Outpatient Parenteral Antimicrobial Therapy
OPAT is a clinical service which enables patients with serious infection to be managed in an outpatient setting. The service aims to facilitate admission avoidance or early hospital discharge. On...
Gene Therapy
With all the advances in science and with closer collaboration between different scientific disciplines, gene therapy has become a promising treatment option for some genetic conditions and is...

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Salary for Therapy Director Jobs Nationwide

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Therapy Directors offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
54.6%
Master's Degree
26.8%
Associate's Degree
9.2%
Doctorate Degree
4.9%
Vocational Degree or Certification
2.5%
High School or GED
1.7%
Some College
0.3%
Some High School
0.1%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Therapy Directors
2-4 years
34.6%
4-6 years
34.6%
1-2 years
23.1%
6-8 years
3.8%
Less than 1 year
3.8%



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