Job Description Summary

Lead. Innovate. Elevate Patient Recovery.

Are you a dynamic nursing leader ready to shape the future of inpatient rehabilitation? We’re seeking a Director of Inpatient Rehabilitation who brings vision, operational excellence, and a passion for patient-centered care. This is more than a leadership role — it’s an opportunity to build, grow, and inspire a high-performing interdisciplinary team while driving program success and clinical excellence.

Entity

Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA)

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type​

Regular

Cost Center

CC001542 LAN - Rehab Center - IP (LMC)

Pay Rate Type

Salary

Pay Grade

Health-34

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Work Shift

Day (United States of America)

Job Description

As Director, you’ll lead our Inpatient Rehabilitation Unit. This leader will be responsible for the strategic, clinical, and operational oversight of the unit, ensuring the delivery of high-quality, patient-centered rehabilitative care. The Nursing Director will foster a culture of excellence, collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide 24/7 leadership and accountability for the Inpatient Rehabilitation Unit

• Oversee clinical operations, staffing, and scheduling

• Ensure compliance with state, federal, and accreditation standards

• Promote interdisciplinary collaboration among nursing, therapy services, case management, and physicians

• Lead quality improvement initiatives focused on patient outcomes, safety, and satisfaction

• Develop, mentor, and evaluate nursing leadership and staff

• Monitor performance metrics including length of stay, readmissions, and functional improvement outcomes

• Implement evidence-based practices in rehabilitative nursing care

• Partner with hospital leadership to achieve strategic goals

The Impact You’ll Make

In this role, you won’t just manage a department — you’ll elevate standards, inspire teams, and ensure patients receive exceptional rehabilitative care at a critical stage in their recovery journey.

If you’re a driven leader who thrives at the intersection of clinical excellence, operational strategy, and relationship-building, we’d love to connect with you.

Additional Job Description

What You Bring

• BSN from an accredited nursing program (required)

• Master’s degree preferred or actively pursuing

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license with the South Carolina Board of Nursing or compact state

• Current BLS certification from the American Heart Association

• 2–5 years of leadership experience in a similar role

• Experience in operational management and healthcare marketing

If you like working with energetic enthusiastic individuals, you will enjoy your career with us!

The Medical University of South Carolina is an Equal Opportunity Employer. MUSC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, age, sex, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, protected veteran status, family or parental status, or any other status protected by state laws and/or federal regulations. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment based upon applicable qualifications, merit and business need.

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