Director of Occupational Therapy

Ambe Healthcare Staffing; King City (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Ambe Healthcare Staffing seeks an experienced Director of Occupational Therapy to lead and oversee the OT department. The role combines clinical leadership with staff supervision and program development, with emphasis on high-quality patient care.

The Director will supervise OT staff, ensure regulatory compliance in California, and drive discharge planning and care coordination across inpatient and outpatient settings. California OT licensure and 3+ years of leadership experience are required.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy program.
• Active California Occupational Therapist license.
• Minimum 3 years of relevant experience.
• Clinical leadership and staff supervision experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily clinical operations and supervise OT staff, COTAs, and Rehabilitation Technicians.
• Ensure compliance with California regulations and professional standards.
• Manage staff training, clinical competencies, and departmental policies.
• Provide direct occupational therapy services to inpatient and outpatient populations.
• Support program development, treatment planning, and discharge coordination.

Skills

Clinical leadership

Staff supervision

Program development

Direct patient care

Education

OT degree

California OT license

Job description

Hiring: Director of Occupational Therapy (OT)

Position Overview:

We are seeking an experienced Director of Occupational Therapy to lead and oversee the Occupational Therapy Department. This role combines clinical leadership, staff supervision, and program development, with approximately 80% of the time dedicated to direct patient evaluation and treatment and 20% to administrative responsibilities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee daily clinical operations and supervise OT staff, COTAs, and Rehabilitation Technicians.
• Ensure compliance with California regulations and professional standards.
• Manage staff training, clinical competencies, and departmental policies.
• Provide direct occupational therapy services to inpatient and outpatient populations.
• Support program development, treatment planning, and discharge coordination.

Requirements:

• Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy program.
• Active California Occupational Therapist license.
• Minimum 3 years of relevant experience.
• Clinical leadership and staff supervision experience preferred.