Rehabilitation Director – Physical Therapy, Cardiopulmonary, and Wellness

Rehabilitation Director 

– Physical Therapy, Cardiopulmonary, and Wellness

Sign-on bonus eligible

Salary range is $113,000 to $170,000 per year, depending on experience and scope of leadership.

Why This Role Matters

This is not a manage-from-a-distance leadership role.

This is a hands-on opportunity at a highly respected rural hospital where rehabilitation, cardiopulmonary care, and wellness services are deeply connected to the community. The team is strong, leadership is supportive, and the hospital is committed to providing exceptional care across every setting it serves.

If you are a licensed therapist who values presence, relationships, and long-term impact, this role offers meaningful leadership in a place where your work is felt every day.

The Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced Rehabilitation Director to lead a comprehensive service line that includes:

• Physical Therapy

• Occupational Therapy

• Speech Therapy

• Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation

• Community Wellness Programs

These services are delivered across inpatient, outpatient, swing bed, and community-based settings, offering both variety and continuity of care.

This role partners closely with hospital leadership and plays an important role in operational planning, financial oversight, quality outcomes, staff development, and community engagement.

What You Will Do

• Lead the daily operations of rehabilitation, cardiopulmonary, and wellness services

• Support, mentor, and develop a multidisciplinary clinical team

• Oversee budgeting, staffing, and departmental performance

• Collaborate with nursing, physicians, hospital leadership, and community partners

• Ensure compliance with regulatory and accreditation standards

• Identify opportunities to improve quality, patient experience, and efficiency

• Provide clinical support as needed to meet patient and team needs

This is a leadership role built on trust, visibility, and collaboration.

What We Are Looking For

• Active Washington State license as a Physical Therapist, Occupational Therapist, or Speech-Language Pathologist

• Minimum of three years of clinical experience

• Minimum of two years of leadership or supervisory experience

• Comfort working across inpatient, outpatient, rehabilitation, and wellness settings

• A leadership style that is confident, collaborative, and grounded

• A genuine interest in rural healthcare and community-centered work

Compensation and Benefits

• Competitive salary based on experience

• Sign-on bonus eligibility

• Exceptional benefits with low insurance premiums

• Employer contribution to retirement

• Generous paid time off

• Stable leadership team and strong organizational culture

The Community

This role is located in one of the most admired small communities in the Pacific Northwest. Surrounded by water, mountains, and outdoor recreation, the area offers a vibrant arts scene, excellent dining, local events, and a strong sense of connection.

It is a place where healthcare leaders are known by name and where professional impact and quality of life exist together.

How to Learn More

This opportunity is supported by Rural Staffing Services, a firm built exclusively for rural healthcare.

We personally speak with every interested candidate before making introductions.