Description Job Summary: The Vice President of Rehabilitation Services provides strategic leadership and operational oversight for rehabilitation services across multiple home health, skilled nursing, post-acute, and long-term care communities. This executive leader is responsible for driving clinical excellence, operational efficiency, financial performance, and regulatory compliance for physical therapy, occupational therapy, and speech therapy programs. The Vice President of Rehabilitation Services partners closely with executive leadership, regional operations teams, and facility Directors of Rehabilitation to ensure high-quality patient outcomes, strong growth in therapy programs, and alignment with organizational goals. This role leads regional rehabilitation operations, oversees multi-facility therapy teams, and ensures compliance with federal, state, and payer regulations while supporting patient-centered care. What We Offer You: Competitive pay Performance-based bonus opportunities Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance Additional supplemental benefits (life insurance, disability, accident, etc.) 401(k) with company match Generous paid time off (PTO/Sick) A supportive and vibrant company culture Clear career growth and advancement opportunities Qualifications Qualifications: Active and valid professional license in one of the following disciplines: Physical Therapist (PT), Occupational Therapist (OT), Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP), Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA), or Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) in the state(s) of practice. Bachelor’s degree in therapy, Healthcare Administration, or related field (Master’s preferred). 7 years of progressive rehabilitation leadership experience, including multi-facility or regional oversight. Strong knowledge of home health, long-term care, post-acute rehabilitation, and skilled nursing therapy operations. Proven experience managing therapy, financial performance, productivity, and operational budgets. Demonstrated success leading large teams and developing high-performing clinical leaders. Strong project management, operational strategy, and problem-solving skills. Excellent communication and executive leadership abilities. Ability to travel frequently across assigned regions. Essential Functions: Provide executive leadership and strategic direction for multi-site rehabilitation services, ensuring alignment with organizational goals, patient care standards, and clinical excellence. Drive strategic growth by scaling rehabilitation services across the post-acute continuum, including home health, SNF/LTC, and assisted living, through program expansion, operational integration, and market development initiatives. Oversee regional therapy operations, including physical therapy (PT), occupational therapy (OT), speech therapy (SLP), PTA, and COTA services. Partner with executive leadership to drive rehabilitation program growth, operational efficiency, and innovative clinical programming. Lead, mentor, and develop Regional Directors of Rehabilitation and Directors of Rehabilitation (DORs) to ensure consistent operational performance and leadership development. Manage regional therapy budgets, labor models, and operational expenses, optimizing productivity, reimbursement performance, and financial outcomes. Analyze operational metrics including census trends, therapy utilization, and productivity to identify opportunities for revenue growth, efficiency, and service expansion. Ensure rehabilitation programs maintain full compliance with federal, state, and regulatory requirements for long-term care and post-acute services. Promote clinical best practices, quality assurance initiatives, and patient satisfaction, ensuring strong patient outcomes and documentation compliance. Direct recruitment, hiring, onboarding, and retention strategies for regional therapy leadership in partnership with Human Resources. Foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, and professional development across therapy teams. Lead regional operational meetings and review performance reports to monitor key metrics, communicate corporate initiatives, and ensure operational alignment. Build and maintain strong relationships with facility leadership, clinical teams We are an Equal opportunity employer; We offer an excellent benefit plan to include 401K with match, CEU reimbursement, vacation, sick, holidays, medical, dental, and supplemental insurance Plans as well as a Highly competitive compensation package. Please visit cantexcc.com for more information on this location. CORP
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General overview for this role type — specific duties and requirements vary by employer.
Support roles in senior living — housekeeping, maintenance, activities, and social work — are far more resident-facing than similar positions in other industries. Housekeepers and maintenance staff interact with residents in their personal living spaces daily, which requires discretion, patience, and genuine respect for the people who live there. In Texas, even non-clinical staff must complete facility-specific training on topics like abuse prevention, infection control, and emergency procedures.
Activities coordinators and social workers play a direct role in resident well-being — isolation and depression are significant concerns in senior living, and programming that keeps residents socially engaged has measurable health outcomes. Maintenance staff in senior care need to understand life-safety systems (fire alarms, emergency generators, call systems) and are often the first responders for building emergencies. Background checks are required for all positions, and many facilities prefer candidates who have previous experience working with older adults.
What to Expect in This Role Day-to-Day
Based on typical senior living facilities in the DFW area.
For housekeeping roles, the day follows a room-by-room schedule — cleaning resident rooms, sanitizing common areas, managing laundry, and responding to spill or accident cleanups as they happen. Infection control protocols are more rigorous than in hotels or commercial cleaning, especially during flu season or respiratory illness outbreaks.
Maintenance staff handle a daily work order queue — everything from changing light bulbs and fixing call buttons to HVAC maintenance and plumbing repairs. Life-safety equipment checks (fire extinguishers, exit lighting, generator testing) happen on set schedules. Activities professionals plan and lead group programming — exercise classes, crafts, music sessions, outings — and also provide one-on-one engagement for residents who cannot participate in group settings. Social workers manage care conferences, discharge planning, family mediation, and community resource referrals. Across all these roles, the common thread is that you become a familiar, trusted presence in residents' daily lives.
DFW Area Salary Data
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, Home Health and Personal Care Aide positions in the DFW metroplex area earn a median wage of
$12.93/hr ($26,894/yr).
The typical range is $11.12 – $14.51/hr
(25th–75th percentile).
Entry Level (10th)$22,381/yr
DFW Median$26,894/yr
Experienced (90th)$36,005/yr
vs. National Median-24.9%
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics (Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX Metro Area).
Salary data provided by DFW Senior Living Guide.