Assistant Director of Rehab- PT or OT
Quick facts
- Pay
- USD $47.00 - USD $52.00 /Hr.
- Type
- Full-time
- Location
- Tacoma, WA
- Background
- Master's degree
- Industry
- Health and Care — 3087 open jobs
- Visa in listing
- H-1B
- Apply
- Free to apply — never pay anyone for a job offer or visa sponsorship
Job description
Overview: At Powerback, we're on a mission to improve lives. As the leader in physical, occupational, speech, and respiratory therapies, we help older adults stay active and thrive while providing essential therapy for children at home and in school. With over four decades of trusted service, our reach spans skilled nursing centers, assisted and independent living facilities, outpatient clinics, and home-based care. We're proud to deliver personalized care exactly where and when it's needed most. Join an industry-leading team that restores hope and makes a lasting impact. If you're passionate about making a meaningful difference and want to be part of the future of rehabilitation and wellness, Powerback is the place for you. Why Powerback? Benefits: We offer Medical, Dental, and Vision plans to Full-Time team members. We offer Dental and Vision to Part-Time team members. Paid Time Off: We offer generous paid time off to Full-Time and Part-Time team members. Support for New Grads: Our Powerback Clinical Mentorship Program kicks off on day one, helping you learn from the best in the field. Continuing Education: Keep growing with free CEUs through Medbridge. H-1B Visa & Relocation Assistance: We support Visa or Green Card sponsorships, plus our Journey Travel Program lets you work across the U.S. with the security of a full-time role. Perks at Powerback: Enjoy exclusive discounts on Wireless/TV, Home/Auto/Renters and Pet Insurance, Childcare, Eldercare, and more. Earn rewards through our PowerZone Employee Recognition Program, and expand your expertise with our Clinicians in Action professional development program Responsibilities: The Assistant Director of Rehab (or In-Training Director of Rehab) is responsible for assisting the Director of Rehab in successful operations of her/his assigned location(s) - ensuring the highest standard of rehabilitation services is delivered in the most efficient manner while obtaining the best possible outcomes for our patients. 1. Assist with managing a team of therapists and assistants (including Powerback Rehabilitation staff and contract labor) 2. Provide direct patient care (up to 50% of the day or more depending on location) 3. Assist the Director of Rehab with monitoring the standard of clinical services delivered to ensure adherence to evidence-based care delivery standards and regulatory compliance 4. Assist therapy staff in identifying and removing barriers to treatment and providing clinical education to meet the needs of the patient 5. Cover duties of Director of Rehab in her/his absence Qualifications: * Bachelor's degree in a rehabilitation discipline (Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy or Speech Language Pathology) required; Master's degree preferred * Licensed and/or eligible for licensure as required in the state of practice * Minimum of 3 years' direct patient care experience and 1 year management experience in a rehabilitation setting preferred * Thorough knowledge of Medicare and third party billing required * Must have good verbal and written communication skills * Must possess the ability to make independent decisions and problem solve appropriately * Must possess the ability to positively interact with personnel, patients, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel and general public * Must possess the ability to effectively manage/motivate staff. Posted Salary Range: USD $47.00 - USD $52.00 /Hr.
Visa sponsorship record: Powerback Rehabilitation, LLC
Sponsors actively| Fiscal year | H-1B LCAs | USCIS approvals | USCIS denials | PERM |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2026 | 13 | 8 | 0 | — |
| FY2025 | 20 | 16 | 0 | — |
| FY2024 | 12 | 12 | 0 | — |
✔ Powerback Rehabilitation, LLC filed 14 H-1B applications for this kind of role (Medical And Health Services Managers) in the period above.
Also filed: E-3 Australian × 1 — a good sign for Australian (E-3), Chilean and Singaporean (H-1B1) candidates.
Roles they sponsor most
- physical therapist20 LCAs · median $87k
- director of rehab pt10 LCAs · median $101k
- occupational therapist7 LCAs · median $87k
- director of rehab occupational therapist2 LCAs · median $111k
- speech therapist2 LCAs · median $110k
Which visas can work for this job
Occupation: Medical And Health Services Managers (SOC 11-9111).
- Mentioned in the listing
H-1B
- H-1B cap-exempt employer
Regular cap-subject employer — a new H-1B needs to win the lottery in March (unless you already hold cap-counted H-1B status).
- TN (citizens of Canada and Mexico)
This role doesn't clearly match a profession on the USMCA (TN) list.
- E-3 (Australia) and H-1B1 (Chile, Singapore)
This employer has filed before (E-3 Australian: 1). Same degree requirement as H-1B, but no lottery and a separate quota that is rarely filled.
- O-1 (extraordinary ability)
For candidates with awards, publications, press, a high salary or critical roles at distinguished organizations. No cap, no lottery; the employer files a petition.
Salary vs prevailing wage
Below Level IMedical And Health Services Managers · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA. Annual prevailing wages set by the Department of Labor (OFLC).
| Level | Prevailing wage | H-1B lottery odds* |
|---|---|---|
| Level I | $106,392 | ~15% |
| Level II | $138,902 | ~31% |
| Level III | $171,434 | ~46% |
| Level IV | $203,944 | ~61% |
This job pays $97,760 a year (converted from an hourly rate, 2,080 hours) — below the Level I prevailing wage. For H-1B the employer must pay at least the prevailing wage, so the offer would have to go up.
* Odds are DHS projections for the FY2027 wage-weighted lottery (actual results vary by year and employer). Since the FY2027 cap season the H-1B lottery is weighted by wage level: Level I = 1 entry, II = 2, III = 3, IV = 4. The level is set by the offered wage against the prevailing wage for the occupation and worksite. Separately, a $100,000 fee for new H-1B petitions for workers outside the US was announced in 2025; as of September 2026 a federal court ruling keeps it unenforceable while appeals continue — check the current status.
Sources: U.S. Department of Labor OFLC disclosure data (H-1B/H-1B1/E-3 LCA, PERM), OFLC prevailing wage data, USCIS H-1B Employer Data Hub, E-Verify participating employers. Data loaded: LCA FY2024–FY2026, PERM, USCIS Data Hub, OFLC wages; updated 2026-10-03. Employers are matched by name, so records of companies with similar names can occasionally be mixed up. This is general information, not legal advice — talk to an immigration attorney about your case.