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At Children’s, the region’s only full-service pediatric healthcare center, our people make us the very best for kids. Come cultivate your passion, purpose and professional development in an environment of excellence and inclusion, where team members are supported and deeply valued. Opportunities for career growth abound as we grow our services and spaces, including the cutting-edge Hubbard Center for Children. Join our highly engaged, caring team—and join us in providing brighter, healthier tomorrows for the children we serve.

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A Brief Overview
The Rehabilitation Therapy Manager leads and oversees pediatric and adolescent rehabilitation services (PT, OT, SLP, and Audiology), ensuring high-quality, family-centered care across the continuum. This role balances clinical excellence, operational efficiency, team engagement, and strategic planning while fostering strong interdisciplinary collaboration and supporting program growth.

Essential Functions

•  Leadership, Team Management & Culture
  • Lead, supervise, and develop therapy staff (Supervisors, PT, OT, SLP, Audiology, and support team).
  • Manage hiring, on boarding, performance evaluations, and staffing models aligned with volume and acuity.
  • Foster a collaborative, patient- and family-centered culture.
  • Drive engagement through recognition, communication, and professional development.
  • Build team competencies in pediatric care, safety, and evidence-based practice.
•  Clinical Operations & Care Delivery
  • Oversee daily operations: scheduling, staffing, access, and patient flow.
  • Ensure safe, effective, and developmentally appropriate care.
  • Monitor productivity, patient access, satisfaction, and clinical outcomes.
  • Collaborate with clinical and non-clinical partners to optimize care delivery and patient/family experience.
•  Program Development, Quality, Strategic Planning & Patient Experience
  • Provide input and execute strategic planning to guide program growth and service development.
  • Implement evidence-based practices and clinical pathways.
  • Drive quality improvement, outcomes tracking, and process optimization.
  • Promote family engagement, education, and service recovery.
  • Use patient experience data to identify improvements and enhance care.
• Financial, Operational & Resource Management
  • Develop and manage departmental budget (staffing, supplies, equipment).
  • Monitor productivity, financial performance, and resource utilization.
  • Support capital planning and operational improvements aligned with strategic goals.
• Compliance, Regulatory & Organizational Collaboration (10%)
  • Ensure adherence to regulatory and accreditation standards.
  • Oversee documentation, billing, and policy compliance.
  • Participate in leadership initiatives and organizational strategic planning efforts.
  • Build and maintain relationships within the organization, with community partners and external organizations.

Education Qualifications

• Master's Degree Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy or Speech Language Pathology Required

Experience Qualifications

• 5 years Clinical Experience Required
• 3 years Clinical Experience in Acute or Outpatient Pediatric/Adolescent Therapy Required
• 2 years Experience in Leadership Required

Skills and Abilities

• Leadership and team development
• Pediatric/Adolescent clinical expertise
• Strategic planning and program development
• Operational and financial management
• Data-driven decision-making and quality improvement
• Communication and collaboration
• Commitment to family-centered, inclusive care

Licenses and Certifications

• Active Nebraska State License in PT, OT or Speech Upon Hire Required
• Specialty Certification Upon Hire Preferred

MVR
Required

Children’s is the very best for kids and the very best for your career! At Children’s, we put YOU first so together, we can improve the life of every child!

At Children’s Nebraska, our mission is to improve the life of every child through exceptional care, advocacy, research and education. As the state’s only full-service pediatric healthcare center, we provide comprehensive, holistic care to our patients and families—from primary and specialty care to behavioral health services and everything in between. Dedicated to a People First culture, we foster an environment with joy, belonging, wellbeing, learning and growth. Turn your passion into purpose and make a difference where it matters most. 

We're looking for hands-on people to join the Rehabilitative Services team at Children's. This group handles all therapies offered at Children's, including speech therapy, physical therapy, occupational therapy and rehabilitative services. If you enjoy working one-on-one with children and their families to build and develop life-changing skills, we encourage you to apply.