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Job description
Surrounded by beauty, Life Care Center of Pueblo features views of Pikes Peak to the north, the Sangre de Cristo Mountains to the west and the Spanish Peaks to the southwest. Located in Pueblo, Colorado, "The Home of Heroes," our nursing home is a perfect choice for individuals in need of short-term rehabilitation, long-term care or post-operative recovery. Life Care Center of Pueblo offers an outdoor therapy courtyard to prepare residents with outdoor obstacles prior to discharging home, individualized home assessments, private treatment rooms for therapists to use during treatments, and various outdoor areas for the residents to enjoy our beautiful grounds. We are proud to have achieved the following accolades:
5-Star CMS Quality Measures Rating
4.2 Google Star Rating out of 109 reviews
Recognized as an "800 Club" member in 2025, an elite designation of the highest performing businesses on
Life Care Center of Pueblo was rated Best of Assisted/Senior Living in the Pueblo Chieftain Community Choice awards in 2025.
Position Summary The Director of Rehabilitation Services directs the three rehab departments of physical, occupational, and speech therapy to ensure the highest quality of rehab services in accordance with all applicable laws, regulations, and Life Care standards.
Education, Experience, and Licensure Requirements Active license in physical (BSPT, MSPT, DPT, or PTA), occupational (BSOT, MSOT, COTA), or speech (MA, MS, CCC SLP, or CFY SLP) therapy and meet the educational requirements as defined in the job description for that license type
Currently registered/licensed with applicable State. Must maintain an active license in good standing throughout employment.
Two (2) years' supervisory experience in post acute care or related setting
CPR certification upon hire or obtain during orientation. CPR certification must remain current during employment.
Specific Job Requirements Liaisons with patients, families, support departments, etc. to adequately plan for patient needs
Functional knowledge of payer reimbursement
Functional knowledge of labor management and strategies
Functional knowledge of supply budgets
Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and e mail
Exercise good body mechanics at all times
Make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action
Knowledgeable of practices and procedures as well as the laws, regulations, and guidelines governing functions in the post acute care facility
Implement and interpret the programs, goals, objectives, policies, and procedures of the department
Perform proficiently in all competency areas including but not limited to: patient rights, and safety and sanitation
Maintains professional working relationships with all associates, vendors, etc.
Maintains confidentiality of all proprietary and/or confidential information
Understand and follow company policies including harassment and compliance procedures
Displays integrity and professionalism by adhering to Life Care's Code of Conduct and completes mandatory Code of Conduct and other appropriate compliance training
Essential Functions Recruit, select, hire, evaluate, train, counsel, and supervise Rehab department staff
Oversee and evaluate care given by therapy students
Direct the growth, development, and maintenance of rehab programs
Function as staff therapist as caseload requires
Maintain appropriate staffing patterns as clinically indicated
Utilize therapy software appropriately and accurately
Effectively manage department budget
Exhibit excellent customer service and a positive attitude towards patients
Assist in the evacuation of patients
Demonstrate dependable, regular attendance
Concentrate and use reasoning skills and good judgment
Communicate and function productively on an interdisciplinary team
Sit, stand, bend, lift, push, pull, stoop, walk, reach, and move intermittently during working hours
Read, write, speak, and understand the English language
An Equal Opportunity Employer
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