Occupational Therapist - Rehab Program Coordinator

Occupational Therapist - Rehab Program Coordinator Innovate Rehab and Wellness Innovate Rehab and Wellness, in partnership with Hillcrest Health & Living, is seeking a Rehab Program Coordinator to lead and elevate therapy services within our senior care community partner in Iowa. This is an opportunity to step into a leadership role where you’ll shape clinical outcomes, mentor a multidisciplinary team, and drive excellence in rehabilitation services. What You’ll Do As the Rehab Program Coordinator, you’ll serve as the clinical and operational leader of the therapy team, ensuring high-quality, efficient, and compliant care. Key Responsibilities: Lead and coordinate an interdisciplinary therapy team (PT, OT, SLP) to deliver exceptional patient outcomes Oversee scheduling, caseload management, and team productivity Manage and monitor the PPS process, ensuring accurate coding and care planning Ensure compliance with federal/state regulations and therapy practice standards Drive quality improvement through QAPI initiatives and performance monitoring Collaborate with nursing and facility leadership on long-term care programming Monitor therapy plans of care, interventions, outcomes, and fiscal performance Participate in triple check processes and annual budget planning Support onboarding, mentoring, and development of therapy team members Provide direct patient care within your licensed discipline as needed Ensure equipment, supplies, and therapy environments meet safety and operational standards What We’re Looking For Education: Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy program Experience: Minimum 3 years of therapy experience in acute, post-acute, or skilled nursing settings Prior leadership or operational management experience preferred Licensure: Active OT license in Nebraska or Iowa (based on location) Additional Requirements Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment Strong communication and leadership skills Comfortable working with diverse patient populations and emotional situations Ability to lift up to 35 lbs and perform physical job tasks Proficiency with documentation systems and healthcare technology What We Offer Multiple health insurance plan options Vision, dental, and life insurance Paid Sick Leave Professional development opportunities (CEUs, certifications, tuition support) Dayforce Wallet – choose when you get paid Gym membership reimbursement and partner discounts About Innovate Rehab and Wellness In partnership with Hillcrest Health & Living, our mission is simple: we inspire people to live their best lives. We believe in building strong teams, delivering meaningful care, and creating environments where both patients and team members thrive. If you're ready to lead a therapy program that blends clinical excellence with compassionate care, we’d love to meet you. #INDRedchip