A professional who plans, administers, and directs operation of health rehabilitation programs, such as physical, occupational, recreational, and speech therapies. Responsibilities include:

• Consults with medical and professional staff of other departments and personnel from associated health care fields to plan and coordinate joint patient and management objectives.
• Conducts staff conferences and plans training programs to maintain proficiency of staff in therapy techniques and use of new methods and equipment to meet patients' needs.
• Allocates personnel on basis of work load, space, and equipment available.
• Analyzes operating costs and prepares department budget.
• Recommends patient fees for therapy based on use of equipment and therapy staff.
• May coordinate research projects to develop new approaches to rehabilitative therapy.
• May serve as rehabilitative therapy consultant to employers, educational institutions, and community organizations.