Assistant Director of Rehab (ADOR) - Physical Therapist
Listed compensation
$55-$60/hr
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, weekend coverage and time off.
Job Description
Title: Assistant Director of Rehab
License Required: Physical Therapist (PT)
Location
Cheviot Hills Post Acute is a 99-bed, 4-star Medicare-rated SNF. Your caseload will consist of adult and geriatric patients navigating post-surgical recovery, ortho rehab, advanced wound care, and specialized pulmonary or respiratory management. We offer a fully equipped gym designed to maximize patient mobility, build strength, and successfully transition short-term rehab residents back to independent living.
At Powerback, we're on a mission to improve lives. As the leader in physical, occupational, speech, and respiratory therapies, we help older adults stay active and thrive while providing essential therapy for children at home and in school.
With over 38 years of trusted service, our reach spans skilled nursing centers, assisted and independent living facilities, outpatient clinics, and home-based care. We're proud to deliver personalized care exactly where and when it's needed most.
Join an industry-leading team that restores hope and makes a lasting impact. If you're passionate about making a meaningful difference and want to be part of the future of rehabilitation and wellness, Powerback is the place for you.
Why Powerback?
Benefits
We offer Medical, Dental, and Vision plans to Full-Time team members. We offer Dental and Vision to Part-Time team members.
- Paid Time Off: We offer generous paid time off to Full-Time and Part-Time team members.
- Support for New Grads: Our Powerback Clinical Mentorship Program kicks off on day one, helping you learn from the best in the field.
- Continuing Education: Keep growing with free CEUs through Medbridge.
H-1B Visa & Relocation Assistance: We support Visa or Green Card sponsorships, plus our Journey Travel Program lets you work across the U.S. with the security of a full-time role.
Perks at Powerback: Enjoy exclusive discounts on Wireless/TV, Home/Auto/Renters and Pet Insurance, Childcare, Eldercare, and more. Earn rewards through our PowerZone Employee Recognition Program, and expand your expertise with our Clinicians in Action professional development program.
Responsibilities
As a Director of Rehabilitation, you are leading a team of compassionate clinicians who help patients get well. You and your team are bringing power back to the patients you serve. In doing this, you will oversee all rehab services in your facility, support your team by providing direct patient care, and ensure the highest standards of rehabilitation services.
- You're a teacher, a healer, and a helper, which is why you got into this line of work.
- You're a team player and are looking for collaboration, but you're also happy to make referrals to help your patient get the care they need to thrive.
- You're equally adept at growing and mentoring your clinical team while also addressing patient's needs. You know your goal is to support your therapists and assistants in the design, implementation, and execution of programs that will restore, reinforce, and enhance your patient's abilities.
- You're adaptable and in tune with the needs of your team, needs of the patient, and can find joy in the variety of the work and the settings.
- You know that being a Director of Rehab means you're a teacher who can support, grow, and mentor your clinical team while always putting your patients first.
Qualifications
1. Bachelor's degree in a rehabilitation discipline (Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy or Speech-Language Pathology) required; Master's degree preferred
- 2. Licensed and/or eligible for licensure as required in the state of practice
- 3. Thorough knowledge of Medicare and third party billing required
- 4. Must have good verbal and written communication skills
- 5. Must possess the ability to make independent decisions and problem solve appropriately
- 6. Must have thorough knowledge of all state practice acts
7. Must possess the ability to positively interact with personnel, patients, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel and the general public
8. Must possess the ability to effectively manage/motivate staff.
Posted Salary Range
USD $55.00 - USD $60.00 /Hr.
Qualifications
- Education
- Bachelor degree
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Physical Therapist Career Context
In California, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$117k (1,357 salary observations; 4,739 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (13,455 salary observations; 66,692 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-11-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.
The cost-of-living index for California is 110.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$120k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $108k in an average-cost state. 63.6% of California clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | $114k–$125k | Physical Therapy median $121k (middle half $88k–$135k)48 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| California vs national | $117k median in California | $94k nationally (+25%)1,357 state / 13,455 national salary observations |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$108k in purchasing power | California index 110.7 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Physical Therapy listings in California | 1,800 active | 21,913 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 2% remote · 58% no call · 48% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | California physical therapist listings (all specialties): 19% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 8% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Physical Therapy listings | 8,273 in the last 30 days | 4,387 the 30 days before (+89%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Physical Therapy pay trend | +1.2% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
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