Therapy Director at Christian Living Communities — Centennial, CO

Position Summary

Plans, organizes, and directs programs delivering rehabilitative services. This leadership role is grounded in building strong relationships with therapy staff, residents, and the broader care team - fostering a culture where every individual's unique strengths and perspectives are recognized and valued.

Essential Duties

• Plans and implements overall rehabilitation program policies, procedures, and services.
• Ensures efficient and effective operations for physical therapy, occupational therapy, and speech departments.
• Identifies service opportunities through program planning and facilitates program development.
• Manages therapy staff in their day-to-day roles, taking time to understand each team member's strengths and supporting their professional growth.
• Assists staff in assessing the needs of residents and ensures the proper level of care is delivered with compassion and attentiveness.
• Builds strong, trust-based relationships with residents, families, and staff to achieve high satisfaction with healthcare delivery alongside financial goals.
• Ensures that project and department milestones/goals are met while adhering to approved budgets.
• Analyzes data to determine the effectiveness of rehabilitative programs.
• Interacts with interdisciplinary team members, monitors compliance, manages insurance/billing issues, and coordinates clinical aspects of the rehab program.
• Works closely with MDS staff to ensure maximum reimbursement.
• Plans treatment schedules, tracks MDS assessments, and completes monthly billing.
• Trains and collaborates with therapy and nursing staff to strengthen communication and teamwork, and to ensure a positive experience for facility residents.
• Champions an inclusive, supportive workplace culture where diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and working styles are welcomed and celebrated among staff.

Basic Qualifications & Experience

• Education: Graduate of an accredited therapy program.
• Experience: 3–5 years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Licenses/Certifications: Current state license in therapy discipline; CPR certification.
• Excellent verbal & written communication, active listening, and social perceptiveness
• Relationship building, compassionate leadership, and genuine appreciation for individuality and diverse life experiences
• Critical thinking, sound judgment, and decision-making
• Time management and service orientation
• Promotes active learning and staff development
• Collaborative teamwork

• Position requires medium-heavy physical work. Heavy lifting, pushing, or pulling objects up to 100 pounds of force occasionally and/or up more than 45 pounds of force repeatedly to move objects.
• Is subject to frequent interruptions.
• Interacts with residents, family members and visitors frequently.

• Health Coverage
• Health Savings Accounts
• Retirement (with match)
• Dental, Vision, Disability & Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off plan