Lead Therapist: Assisted Living Facility

Link Rehab and Wellness

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Petersburg, Virginia on site Until 10/3/2026 First posted August 4, 2026 Last posted August 4, 2026
Job description
Link Home Therapy we’re looking to hire a passionate (OT/PT/SLP) Lead Therapist, interested in working at an assisted living facility. The Lead Therapist is responsible for day-to-day clinical operations of the therapy team onsite. This is a great opportunity for a therapist to grow in their career and broaden their managerial skill set! 

Responsibilities:

  • Caseload development for all disciplines (OT/PT/ST)
  • Supporting therapy staff (provide staff oversight, staff scheduling, patient scheduling, coverage)
  • Creating and maintaining relationships with center management
  • Ensuring highest level of integrity and ethics are upheld by therapy team
  • Assist with retrieving scripts/doctor’s orders as requested by DOR
  • Complete evaluations, daily notes, weekly progress notes, recertifications, and discharge documentation in a timely manner and in accordance to CMS guidelines and as allowed by license
  • Establish and administer a treatment program with specific goals determined according to the patient's capacity and tolerance under the direction of the physician and allowed by license
  • Supervise assistants as requested by DOR
  • Collaborates with all disciplines to provide best patient centered treatment and care
  • Adhere to scheduled hours
  • Demonstrate professionalism at all times

Qualifications and Requirements:

  •  Education: An Associates, Bachelor’s, Master's, or Doctoral degree in Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy or Speech-Language Pathology from an accredited institution.
  •  License and Certification: A valid Virginia state license to practice Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy or Speech-Language Pathology and state certifications as required.
  •  Communication Skills: Strong verbal and written communication skills to effectively interact with staff, patients, families, and other stakeholders.
  • Leadership Abilities: The ability to inspire and lead a team, manage conflicts, and make strategic decisions.
  •  Clinical Expertise: In-depth knowledge of speech and language disorders, assessment, and treatment techniques.
  • Organizational Skills: Strong organizational and time-management skills.
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Benefits:

  • Flexible Schedule
  • Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance (Full Time)
  • Vacation, Six Paid Flexible Holidays and Sick Time (Full time)
  • CEUs through MedBridge (Full Time)
  • 401K (Full Time)

Compensation (from employer):
51–64 USD per-hour-wage

About this role

Summary

Manage clinical operations, supervise staff, and provide patient therapy at assisted living

Job title

Lead Therapist

Experience level

entry level

Industry

healthcare

Location requirements

Petersburg, Virginia; remote work not allowed

Salary

$51k–$64k

Management role

Yes

Skills & keywords

Required skills

license in physical therapylicense in occupational therapylicense in speech-language pathologycommunicationleadership

Preferred skills

None specified

Specializations

OTPTSLP
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Petersburg, VA, USA

On-site City
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