Director Rehabilitation-Orlando Health Watson Clinic Lakeland Highlands Hospital-Lakeland, FL

Position Summary

Orlando Health Watson Clinic Lakeland Highlands Hospital is seeking a Director of Rehabilitation to ensure the delivery of high-quality, patient-centered physical, occupational, and speech therapy services that align with the hospital's mission, regulatory standards, and best practices in rehabilitative care.

This Director is responsible for overseeing the strategic direction, operational oversight, and clinical excellence of therapy services within the acute care setting. This position requires a dynamic leader with strong clinical expertise, operational acumen, and a passion for advancing patient outcomes in a fast-paced, high-acuity environment. The Director will serve as a key liaison between therapy services and other hospital departments, promoting integrated care delivery and optimal resource utilization.

Opening Summer 2026 at 4000 Lakeland Highlands Road, Lakeland, FL.

Orlando Health offers a great DAY ONE benefits package that includes :

• Medical, Dental, Vision & Prescription Drug Plans
• Flexible Spending Accounts & Health Savings Accounts
• Paid Time Off (accrued)
• Education Assistance : Preferred Education Program-100% PAID Tuition, Tuition reimbursement & repayment of previous loans
• Disability and Life Insurance
• Retirement Savings Plan
• Family Care Benefits & so much more!

Responsibilities

Essential Functions

Other Related Functions

Qualifications

Education / Training

Bachelor's degree or higher in a rehabilitation field.

Licensure / Certification

Current license in the State of Florida as an Occupational Therapist, Physical Therapist, Audiologist or Speech Language Pathologist If, Speech Language Pathologist, must also have current Certificate of Clinical Competence.

Experience

Five (5) years' of related experience to include two years of supervisory or management experience within a rehabilitation setting.