What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of Rehabilitation position at Villa Maria Health & Recovery?
Exciting Opportunity at Villa Maria Health and Recovery!
Exciting Leadership Opportunity at Villa Maria Health and Recovery in Tucson, AZ!
Are you ready to take your career to the next level and lead a dynamic team dedicated to changing lives? Villa Maria Health and Recovery is seeking an enthusiastic, experienced Director of Rehabilitation/Therapy Program Manager to join our passionate team in sunny Tucson, AZ. This is more than just a job—this is an opportunity to make a real difference in a truly innovative healthcare setting.
About Villa Maria Health and Recovery:
At Villa Maria, we are transforming healthcare delivery with a unique model that combines skilled nursing care with a cutting-edge inpatient substance abuse program. As the first of its kind in Arizona, we provide a continuum of care, including long-term care and post-acute rehab (83 beds) alongside our 30-60-90 day Inpatient Substance Abuse Center (90 beds). We’re on the verge of expanding to outpatient therapy services to address the physical and psychosocial needs of those in recovery. Our team is driven by a passion for providing exceptional care, and we are seeing outstanding patient outcomes that truly impact our community.
Position Overview:
We’re looking for a dynamic Director of Rehabilitation/Therapy Program Manager to lead our therapy department and help build the future of our programs. This exciting role is open to OTs, COTAs, PTs, PTAs, and SLPs and offers autonomy to innovate and create impactful therapy programs. You’ll have the opportunity to shape the direction of Villa Maria’s therapy services, collaborate with a passionate team, and work closely with our sister Ensign-affiliated partners in Tucson.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead and manage the therapy department (currently a team of 8), ensuring exceptional care and high-quality patient outcomes.
- Develop, implement, and optimize innovative therapy programs tailored to our unique patient needs.
- Create a culture of growth, collaboration, and excellence, empowering your team to reach their full potential.
- Drive program development and growth, particularly in expanding outpatient therapy services.
- Foster interdisciplinary collaboration to enhance patient care and improve outcomes.
- Lead the charge in building Villa Maria’s outpatient therapy services.
About Tucson:
Tucson is a vibrant, growing city with a population of about one million people, offering 350 days of sunshine per year! Whether you're into hiking in the mountains, soaking up the sun, or taking a short drive to the beach, Tucson has it all. The city is also home to the University of Arizona, known for its top-tier SLP program, and with PT and OT programs being added in 2025, the community is only continuing to grow.
If you're ready to take on an exciting leadership role and have a lasting impact on the future of therapy and rehabilitation, we want to hear from you!
Interested?
Reach out to Jaron Watson at jawatson@ensignservices.net to learn more about this incredible opportunity.
We can’t wait to hear from you and explore the potential for you to lead at Villa Maria Health and Recovery!
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Choose your own hours
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Ability to Commute:
- Tucson, AZ 85712 (Required)
Work Location: In person