Regional director of inpatient therapy services

Every day, Good Shepherd Rehabilitation breaks new ground. Whether it’s innovative new technology at our state-of-the art rehabilitation hospital in Center Valley, Pennsylvania, or changing lives at one of our 26 outpatient locations, we are always striving to be the best we can be. The Regional Director of Inpatient Therapy Operations is a leadership role responsible for the strategic direction, operational performance, and continuous advancement of inpatient therapy services across Good Shepherd Rehabilitation Network. This role provides oversight for adult inpatient rehabilitation and long-term acute care (LTACH) therapy services , with planned future expansion to our pediatric inpatient rehabilitation.

This position plays a critical role in building standardized, high-quality inpatient therapy operations across multiple sites and levels of care. The Regional Director partners closely with executive leadership, medical staff, nursing, quality, and operational leaders to ensure therapy services are clinically strong, operationally efficient, and aligned with organizational goals. The ideal candidate is a hands-on, strategic therapy leader who thrives in complex environments and is motivated by opportunity — someone who wants to build, refine, and elevate programs , develop leaders, and drive measurable improvement in patient outcomes, staff engagement, and operational performance. This role offers meaningful influence, professional growth, and the opportunity to help shape the future of inpatient rehabilitation services across the network.

With a legacy spanning more than 100 years , Good Shepherd Rehabilitation Network has been dedicated to helping individuals rebuild lives through compassionate, high-quality rehabilitation care. This commitment is reflected in its four specialty programs— Stroke, Brain Injury (TBI), Spinal Cord Injury (SCI), and Amputation —each of which is CARF-accredited and central to the organization’s identity and reputation in rehabilitation services. Job SummaryThe Regional Director of Inpatient Therapy Services provides strategic, operational, and clinical leadership for Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, and Speech Therapy services within the assigned inpatient rehabilitation levels of care. This role is responsible for ensuring regulatory compliance, clinical excellence, financial stewardship, workforce development, and strong interdisciplinary collaboration in alignment with GSRN’s mission and vision.

Key areas of responsibility include:Clinical & Regulatory Oversight:Ensures continuous compliance with all federal, state, and accrediting body requirements; maintains survey readiness; oversees therapy policies, safety practices, clinical competencies, and quality improvement initiatives. Operational & Financial Leadership:Oversees therapy operations, productivity, clinical outcomes, budgeting, capital planning, and financial performance, with accountability for meeting quality, access, and fiscal targets. People & Culture Leadership:Leads recruitment, onboarding, retention, performance management, and succession planning for therapy staff; fosters a positive, engaged, and high-performing work environment focused on collaboration, accountability, and service excellence. Education, Research & Professional Development:Provides oversight of clinical and academic education programs; promotes continuing education, career ladder advancement, and therapy research initiatives.

Strategic Planning & Partnerships:Partners with organizational leadership to develop and integrate therapy programs, anticipate future needs, support growth initiatives, and strengthen internal and external partnerships. Change & Performance Management:Leads change management efforts, communicates effectively across teams, drives data-informed decision making, and ensures continuous improvement in patient outcomes, employee satisfaction, and operational effectiveness. This position plays a critical leadership role in advancing inpatient therapy services and ensuring exceptional patient, staff, and organizational outcomes. QUALIFICATIONSTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. EducationMaster's Degree required ORBachelor’s Degree with planned enrollment in an advanced degree program is requiredWork Experience7-9 years of clinical experience required3-5 years of prior supervisory experience requiredLicenses / CertificationsClinical license for appropriate designation required