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Job description
Location: Kennebunk, Maine
Compensation: $33–$50 per hour, depending on discipline and experience
Schedule: 40 hours per week | Monday–Friday
Weekend Rotation: Required
Position Type: Permanent
Overview
We are looking for an experienced Director of Rehabilitation (DOR) to join a progressive rehabilitation team in Kennebunk, Maine.
This is an exciting leadership opportunity for a rehabilitation professional who is passionate about clinical excellence and wants to work in a setting with a strong focus on post-acute brain injury and stroke rehabilitation .
The facility offers Skilled Nursing, Long-Term Care, and Outpatient Rehabilitation Services, along with adaptive sports equipment and Recreational Therapy services. As a DOR, you'll help lead a team delivering specialized care while collaborating closely with an interdisciplinary group of professionals dedicated to helping patients achieve meaningful functional outcomes.
The organization is also accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF) and provides opportunities for ongoing professional development, including paid training toward Certified Brain Injury Specialist (CBIS) certification.
This position is not open to new graduates. Candidates must have prior DOR or rehabilitation leadership experience.
Why Join This Team?
Competitive compensation of $33–$50 per hour , depending on discipline
Opportunity to lead a rehabilitation program with a strong neurological and post-acute focus
Work with patients recovering from brain injuries and strokes
Access to Skilled Nursing, Long-Term Care, and Outpatient Rehabilitation Services
Adaptive sports equipment and Recreational Therapy services available
Paid training toward CBIS certification
Strong emphasis on clinical excellence and professional development
Collaborative interdisciplinary environment
Opportunity to help shape programs and clinical services while developing the next generation of rehabilitation professionals
Responsibilities
Lead and oversee the day-to-day operations of the rehabilitation department
Provide clinical leadership, mentorship, and support to therapy staff
Collaborate with nursing, physicians, administration, and other interdisciplinary professionals
Help ensure high-quality rehabilitation services for patients with neurological and other complex rehabilitation needs
Monitor clinical outcomes, productivity, documentation, and quality indicators
Participate in care planning and development of individualized treatment goals
Support staffing, scheduling, and efficient departmental operations
Promote compliance with regulatory requirements and facility standards
Assist with staff onboarding, training, education, and professional development
Encourage evidence-based clinical practices and continuous quality improvement
Help develop and strengthen rehabilitation programs and services
Serve as a resource for clinicians managing complex neurological and post-acute cases
Foster a culture centered on clinical excellence, teamwork, communication, and patient-centered care
Qualifications
Active Maine license in an eligible rehabilitation discipline
Previous Director of Rehabilitation or comparable rehabilitation leadership experience required
Candidates from the following disciplines will be considered:
Occupational Therapist (OT)
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)
Physical Therapist (PT)
Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA)
Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP)
Strong clinical and leadership skills
Experience managing or supporting a rehabilitation department
Excellent communication and organizational abilities
Ability to mentor and motivate clinicians
Strong understanding of interdisciplinary care and rehabilitation operations
Skilled Nursing, post-acute, neurological, brain injury, or stroke rehabilitation experience is highly valued
New graduates will not be considered. DOR experience is required.
A Leadership Role With a Clinical Mission
If you're an experienced rehabilitation leader who wants to combine management with meaningful clinical impact, this Kennebunk opportunity offers a chance to work in a specialized environment where professional growth is encouraged and clinical excellence is a priority.
From brain injury and stroke rehabilitation to outpatient and long-term care, you'll have the opportunity to lead a diverse rehabilitation program while helping clinicians grow their expertise.
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Who can apply
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