Clinical Rehabilitation Operations & Patient Experience Director

Job Description

Job Description

Clinical Rehabilitation Operations & Patient Experience Director Company: HireNow Staffing (Direct Placement Partner) HireNow Snapshot HireNow Staffing is actively recruiting a seasoned Clinical Rehabilitation Operations & Patient Experience Director to join one of our valued client partners. This full-time leadership opportunity is ideal for an experienced healthcare operations professional who excels at building high-performing clinical teams, optimizing operational performance, and delivering exceptional patient outcomes.The successful candidate will oversee the daily operations of a rehabilitation-focused patient care center, ensuring clinical excellence, regulatory compliance, operational efficiency, and outstanding patient satisfaction. This role requires a collaborative leader who can balance quality patient care with strategic business operations while developing and mentoring healthcare professionals. Key Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and inspire clinical and administrative staff to cultivate a culture centered on patient care excellence and accountability.
• Direct day-to-day clinic operations, including staffing, scheduling, workflow optimization, and resource allocation.
• Ensure compliance with all federal, state, accreditation, and organizational healthcare regulations and quality standards.
• Monitor operational performance metrics and implement continuous improvement initiatives that enhance patient satisfaction and clinic performance.
• Partner with clinicians and interdisciplinary healthcare teams to achieve exceptional patient outcomes.
• Develop employee training programs, leadership coaching, and ongoing professional development initiatives.
• Evaluate staffing needs, workforce productivity, and operational efficiency while maintaining superior patient care standards.
• Analyze operational reports and identify opportunities to improve financial performance, patient access, and workflow efficiency.
• Foster a positive, collaborative workplace culture focused on engagement, accountability, and professional growth.
• Collaborate with executive leadership on strategic planning, organizational initiatives, and long-term clinic success.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in healthcare administration, Physical Therapy, Business Administration, or a related healthcare discipline.
• Minimum 5 years of progressive healthcare leadership or rehabilitation operations management experience.
• Demonstrated success leading multidisciplinary healthcare teams.
• Strong analytical, organizational, leadership, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication abilities.
• Commitment to delivering exceptional patient-centered care.
• Current California professional licensure, where applicable.
• CAPTE certification or equivalent credential required if applicable to professional discipline.
• Authorized to work in the United States.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in healthcare administration, Business Administration, or related field.
• Leadership experience within outpatient rehabilitation, physical therapy, or musculoskeletal healthcare environments.
• Experience managing departmental budgets, productivity, staffing models, and operational performance.
• Strong knowledge of healthcare quality improvement and regulatory compliance initiatives.
• Proven success implementing operational improvements that increase efficiency and patient satisfaction.
• Stable career progression demonstrating increasing healthcare leadership responsibilities.

HireNow Package Compensation: $100,000–$120,000 annually Benefits: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance; retirement savings plan; flexible scheduling; generous paid time off; professional development; career advancement opportunities; employer-sponsored benefits. Employment Type: Full-Time | Direct Placement Work Location: Onsite – Los Gatos, California Applicant Requirements: U.S.-based applicants only. Candidates must currently reside within commuting distance of Los Gatos or be willing to relocate. Authorized to work in the United States. HireNow Checklist HireNow Staffing is recruiting a Clinical Rehabilitation Operations & Patient Experience Director who demonstrates the following:

• Possesses at least five years of progressive healthcare leadership or rehabilitation operations management experience.
• Successfully leads multidisciplinary clinical and administrative teams.
• Demonstrates expertise in clinic operations, workforce management, workflow optimization, and patient-centered care.
• Maintains strong knowledge of healthcare compliance and quality standards.
• Excels in coaching, mentoring, and developing healthcare professionals.
• Possesses exceptional communication, leadership, and organizational skills.
• Meets all required qualifications while demonstrating multiple preferred qualifications.

HireNow Standout Candidates Candidates will receive the strongest consideration if they demonstrate:

• Leadership experience in outpatient rehabilitation or physical therapy operations.
• Proven success improving patient satisfaction, employee engagement, and operational performance.
• Experience managing budgets, staffing plans, and clinic productivity metrics.
• Strong background implementing process improvement initiatives.
• Excellent executive communication and cross-functional leadership skills.
• Stable employment history demonstrating progressive leadership within healthcare operations.

HireNow Disqualifiers The following will prevent candidates from moving forward in the hiring process:

• Jumpy resumes will not be accepted or interviewed.
• Less than five years of healthcare leadership or rehabilitation operations experience.
• No experience supervising multidisciplinary healthcare teams.
• Limited knowledge of healthcare regulatory compliance and quality standards.
• Lack of required California licensure or applicable professional certification.
• Applicants requiring employment sponsorship now or in the future.
• Candidates who do not meet the core qualifications required for this position.

HireNow Staffing Disclaimer HireNow Staffing is acting as a direct placement partner for this Clinical Rehabilitation Operations & Patient Experience Director opportunity. All candidate information is handled confidentially and evaluated against defined requirements. This job description outlines the general scope of responsibilities and qualifications. Duties may evolve based on client needs and business growth. Only candidates meeting the core qualifications will be considered for interview. Client-specific information will be shared only with qualified candidates during the interview process. -page.com/hirenow-staffing-inc/job/V68WR8YR