Director of Occupational Therapy

Job Description

Job Description

Director of Occupational Therapy / Rehabilitation Services

A community-focused healthcare organization in Central California, near Soledad, is seeking an experienced Director of Occupational Therapy to provide clinical leadership while maintaining an active patient care practice.

This is a full-time leadership opportunity for an Occupational Therapist who wants to remain clinically involved while helping shape department operations, staff development, quality, compliance, and program growth. Approximately 70% of the role is direct patient care and 30% is dedicated to leadership and administrative responsibilities.

The position offers competitive compensation of $119,828 to $158,475 annually and the opportunity to lead an Occupational Therapy program within a collaborative rehabilitation environment.

Job Responsibilities

In this role, you will:

• Provide clinical oversight and leadership for the Occupational Therapy department.
• Maintain an active patient caseload, with approximately 70% of time devoted to evaluation and treatment.
• Supervise and support Occupational Therapists, Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants, Rehabilitation Technicians, and students as appropriate.
• Serve as a clinical resource, mentor, and preceptor for rehabilitation staff.
• Oversee staff orientation, competency assessment, continuing education, and professional development.
• Establish and maintain departmental policies, procedures, clinical standards, and performance expectations.
• Ensure compliance with applicable state, federal, accreditation, and professional standards.
• Review clinical documentation and support department quality and performance-improvement initiatives.
• Develop staffing plans based on patient volume and department needs.
• Participate in recruitment, retention, and development of Occupational Therapy staff.
• Manage departmental budget considerations, including staffing, supplies, productivity, revenue, and expenses.
• Support program development and other administrative initiatives.
• Coordinate clinical education and student programs with university and training partners.
• Collaborate with rehabilitation leadership, physicians, clinical teams, administration, and other departments.

Schedule

• Full-time, permanent position
• Day shift
• 8-hour shifts
• Approximately 70% clinical care and 30% leadership/administrative responsibilities

Minimum Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy program.
• Current California Occupational Therapist license.
• Minimum of 5 years of clinical experience as an Occupational Therapist .
• Demonstrated clinical expertise in Occupational Therapy.
• Strong organizational and leadership skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, projects, and deadlines.
• Ability to exercise independent judgment and work effectively with limited supervision.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Comfortable providing education and presenting to groups.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English.

Preferred Qualifications

• AOTA membership.
• Hospital-based Occupational Therapy experience.
• Previous mentoring, supervisory, or multidisciplinary leadership experience.
• Certified Clinical Instructor.
• Experience with Cerner EMR.
• Familiarity with ICD-10 and CPT coding.
• Bilingual English/Spanish skills.

Compensation

• $119,828 to $158,475 annually
• Equivalent posted hourly range of approximately $57.61 to $76.19/hour

Leadership Opportunity

This position offers a blend of clinical practice and departmental leadership. The Director will have the opportunity to influence staff development, clinical standards, quality initiatives, program growth, budgeting, productivity, and the overall direction of Occupational Therapy services while continuing to work directly with patients.

Community

This opportunity is located in Central California near Soledad, offering access to the Central Coast region, outdoor recreation, local communities, and a relaxed California lifestyle.

The exact worksite location will be shared with qualified candidates during the screening process.

Apply Today

If you are an experienced California Occupational Therapist who wants to remain clinically active while moving into a meaningful leadership role, this opportunity offers a strong combination of patient care, department oversight, and program development. Radius Staffing Solutions handles initial conversations confidentially and can provide additional details on the department, team structure, compensation, schedule, and exact location.