Director of Physical Therapy

Director Of Physical Therapy

We're looking for a Director of Physical Therapy to oversee the daily operations of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Services. In this role, you'll be responsible for clinical operations, staffing, quality, financial management, and regulatory compliance while supporting safe, coordinated, high-quality patient care.

We value collaboration, patient safety, fiscal responsibility, and clear communication, and we're excited to welcome someone who brings these strengths to our team.

Oversee Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Services operations, including clinical care, staffing, quality, and financial management.

Manage and supervise Rehabilitation Services department staff.

Implement strategies, processes, and standards to support quality of care and patient safety.

Coordinate care between disciplines and support staff.

Attend Care Conferences and other management meetings as needed.

Support MDS and other clinical meetings to promote continuity of resident care.

Develop budgets, oversee expenses, and ensure fiscal responsibility.

Support program development and implementation.

Maintain departmental and hospital policies and procedures, objectives, quality assurance, safety, environmental, and infection control standards.

Ensure services meet applicable legal, regulatory, and fiscal guidelines.

Promote the safety and well-being of patients and staff through proper equipment use, body mechanics, safe patient handling, infection control, safety drills, and safety inspections.

Assign patients to staff therapists and review patient progress.

Oversee admission criteria for Acute Rehabilitation Unit admissions and clinical care delivery.

Evaluate, plan, and document appropriate physical therapy treatment, including recommendations to physicians.

Support standardization and cost-containment efforts to reduce controllable costs and enhance revenue.

This role works closely with healthcare professionals and support staff to coordinate patient-focused services and contribute to a supportive and collaborative work environment.

Bachelor of Science degree in Physical Therapy or Occupational Therapy

Valid or current physical therapist or occupational therapist license in the State of California

BLS certification required and maintained thereafter

Experience directing rehabilitation services, including Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy

Knowledge of accreditation standards and compliance requirements

Knowledge of legal, regulatory, and fiscal guidelines applicable to rehabilitation services

Knowledge of quality assurance, safety, environmental, and infection control standards

Knowledge of safe patient handling, proper body mechanics, and equipment safety

Ability to read, write, understand and communicate effectively in the English language

Ability to interact effectively with the public and others

Affiliation with the American Physical Therapy Association (recommended)

Must be able to put into practice Service Excellence skills with our patients, families, coworkers, and community

Medical, Dental, Vision

403B with Employer Match

Life Insurance

Flex Spending Health Care & Dependent Care

Employee Assistance Program

Gym Membership Reimbursement

Sick and Vacation Time

RRH "Earn-To-Learn" Program

Established for over 60 years, RRH is a non-profit, DNV-accredited, full-service hospital and integrated healthcare system serving our region across a 38-acre campus. RRH includes a 25-bed acute care hospital, a 125-bed skilled nursing facility, and a comprehensive network of services supported by more than 860 employees. Our organization operates five primary care clinics and other multi-specialty clinics, an ambulatory surgery center, ambulance services, and full-service imaging and laboratory capabilitiesallowing RRH to deliver coordinated, high-quality care across the continuum. RRH received the American Medical Association's Joy in Medicine Award in both 2023 and 2025, recognizing its commitment to healthcare worker well-being. RRH also maintains an established physician well-being program.

Our mission is to be the partner of choice for the healthcare needs of our community. Our purpose is to care for our community's health and the well-being of those who care for them.

Ridgecrest is a family-friendly community of 38,000 in the desert of central Southern California, far from the traffic and commotion of LA. Affordable and safe, It's been voted as the best place to live in Kern County by Niche. Home of the China Lake Naval Air Weapons Station, it is near the Sierra Mountains and full of natural wonders, outdoor activities, and sunshine. Our hospital is close to Mammoth Ski Area, Mount Whitney, Sequoia National Forest and Death Valley. Learn more About Ridgecrest and the Outdoor Activities around it.

Ridgecrest Regional Hospital