Regional Director of Inpatient Therapy Services
Company: Good Shepherd Rehabilitation
Location: Valley Center
Posted on: January 22, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description 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 Summary The
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. QUALIFICATIONS To
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.
Education Master's Degree required OR Bachelor’s Degree with
planned enrollment in an advanced degree program is required Work
Experience 7-9 years of clinical experience required 3-5 years of
prior supervisory experience required Licenses / Certifications
Clinical license for appropriate designation required
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