Jobs › Children's Wisconsin

Manager Rehab Services

Children's Wisconsin · Milwaukee, WI · Full time

Posted Sep 15, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

Apply at Children's Wisconsin

Likely interview questions for this role

Written from this job description, not a generic list. Each one notes what the interviewer is really checking.

About your past

Tell me about a time you used data to improve a rehab service.

What they are checking: Whether they can use productivity, outcomes or access data to make real operational decisions.

What have you done to market or grow a rehab program?

What they are checking: Whether they understand how to build referrals and visibility, which the posting mentions directly.

How do you keep therapists engaged and prevent burnout?

What they are checking: Whether they understand retention and team health in a field with high turnover.

Tell me about a time you resolved a conflict between two departments.

What they are checking: Whether they can act as a liaison and solve problems across Ambulatory Services and other areas.

What would you do

You will oversee physical therapy, occupational therapy and speech-language pathology. How do you lead disciplines you did not train in?

What they are checking: Whether they can respect each field's expertise and still hold all three to clear standards.

How would you handle long waitlists for outpatient therapy?

What they are checking: Whether they can improve access through scheduling and staffing changes without lowering care quality.

A therapist is struggling with productivity but has excellent patient reviews. How do you approach it?

What they are checking: Whether they can address performance fairly while understanding what drives good care.

How do you balance inpatient and outpatient therapy needs when staffing is short?

What they are checking: Whether they can make clear priority decisions that protect the most urgent patient needs.

About the work

How do you work with physician leaders when planning new services?

What they are checking: Whether they can partner with physicians on program development as the posting describes.

How do you make sure documentation and billing in your department are accurate?

What they are checking: Whether they can protect compliance and revenue through good systems and audits.

Practice this interview out loud.

Offer builds a real interview for this exact role at Children's Wisconsin from your resume and this job description, asks the questions one at a time, and tells you what landed. The first one is free.

Practice this out loud

The full job description

As published by Children's Wisconsin.

At Children’s Wisconsin, we believe kids deserve the best. Children’s Wisconsin is a nationally recognized health system dedicated solely to the health and well-being of children. We provide primary care, specialty care, urgent care, emergency care, community health services, foster and adoption services, child and family counseling, child advocacy services and family resource centers. Our reputation draws patients and families from around the country. We offer a wide variety of rewarding career opportunities and are seeking individuals dedicated to helping us achieve our vision of the healthiest kids in the country. If you want to work for an organization that makes a difference for children and families, and encourages you to be at your best every day, please apply today. Please follow this link for a closer look at what it’s like to work at Children’s Wisconsin: https://www.instagram.com/lifeatcw/ Job Summary Manages the daily and strategic operations of Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy and/or Speech-Language Pathology and supervises personnel in inpatient and/or outpatient settings. Serves as liaison between Ambulatory Services and other departments. In partnership with the physician leaders, takes leadership role in planning, developing, marketing and evaluating all aspects of the Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, and Speech-Language Pathology Department in supporting the mission and strategic objectives of this program. Identifies and pursues gainful opportunities and ventures for Ambulatory Services. • Bachelor's Degree required. • Master's Degree in Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, or Speech-Language Pathology preferred. • 2+ years of supervisory experience preferred. • Requires advanced analytical, decision-making, and conflict resolution skills. • Requires well-developed interpersonal and communication skills to provide effective leadership. • Ability to work cooperatively and harmoniously with medical staff and administration to facilitate program goals. • BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider - American Heart Association/American Red Cross/National Safety Council required. • Provides care appropriate to patient population and as described in applicable policies and procedures. Children's Wisconsin is an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment for all employees. We treat everyone with dignity, respect, and fairness. We do not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other status or condition protected by the law. Certifications/Licenses: BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider - American Heart Association/American Red Cross/National Safety Council

Apply at Children's Wisconsin