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Franklin, Indiana

Assistant Director of Rehab - Physical Therapist

Physical TherapistFull-Time

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Posted 4mo ago

Job Description

Job DetailsJob Location: Compass Park - Franklin, IN 46131Position Type: Full TimeFunctional Pathways is currently hiring at Compass Park in Franklin, IN for a Full-time Assistant Director of Rehab. Licensed Physical Therapists are encouraged to apply.

Why Choose Functional Pathways: At Functional Pathways, we offer a supportive family environment, ethical care, innovation, and a strong focus on values and customer service. Join us in making a positive impact on our residents' lives!

Job Summary: The Assistant Director of Rehab supports the Area Director of Operations, Director of Rehab and Operations Team to ensure the efficient operation of the facility rehab department.

Along with the DOR, serves as the liaison between Functional Pathways, the facility, and rehab staff, the Assistant Director of Rehab plays a crucial role in coordinating and integrating care.

Qualifications Must have a minimum of a Bachelor (PT) of Science degree from an accredited Physical Therapy program. Must meet all certification and licensure requirements as established by state and national board associations. Active state license. Completion of all required screenings, certifications, and licensure.

Screening requirements may vary by location. Two years clinical experience preferred, with experience in geriatric care. Management experience in the skilled setting, preferred. Comprehensive leadership skills and ability to supervise. Excellent organizational and time management skills.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Ability to collaborate with interdisciplinary teams. Competence in maintaining accurate and timely documentation. Willingness to engage in ongoing professional development and continuing education activities

Key Responsibilities

The Assistant Director of Rehab supports the operational efficiency of the facility's rehab department and coordinates care integration. They serve as a key liaison between the organization, the facility, and the rehab staff.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy and possess an active state license. Two years of clinical experience in geriatric care and previous management experience in a skilled setting are preferred.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Clinical SupervisionInterdisciplinary CollaborationWritten CommunicationPatient Care Coordination

Physical Therapist Career Context

Of the 50 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 44% have no call, 52% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Indiana is 93.3 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 60.4% of Indiana clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Assistant Director of Rehab - Physical Therapist at Functional Pathways a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 10% in Physical Therapy — ranked against 22,005 active Physical Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc.

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Salary Distribution38 jobs · 29 employers

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$135k-150k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks36 jobs · 29 employers

401k / retirement match
89%
CME allowance
75% this job
Sign-on bonus
64%
Loan repayment
25%
Relocation assistance
8%

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Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 7.2
Better work-life than 80% of Physical Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 22,005 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Franklin

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$271k
Typical market rent
$1,737/mo
Residents’ average commute
25 min
State income tax
Up to 3.1%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.