Director of Rehabilitation (COTA)

HiredFirst; Petaluma (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

HiredFirst is seeking a Director of Rehabilitation to lead the therapy department in a Skilled Nursing Facility in California. The role oversees daily operations, regulatory compliance, and drives clinical excellence through strong interdisciplinary collaboration.

The director will supervise PT, OT, PTA, and COTA staff, monitor productivity and staffing, and partner with Facility leadership on quality and census initiatives to support patient-centered outcomes.

Qualifications

• Experience in Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) required.
• Leadership experience preferred, but strong clinicians without prior DOR experience will be considered.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Direct daily operations of the in-house therapy department
• Supervise PT, OT, PTA, and COTA staff
• Ensure compliance with Medicare, Medi-Cal, and state/federal regulations
• Monitor productivity, staffing levels, and departmental performance
• Partner with facility leadership on quality and census initiatives
• Support patient-centered care and positive outcomes

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organizational Skills

Job description

The Director of Rehabilitation is responsible for managing all therapy department operations, ensuring regulatory compliance, driving clinical excellence, and fostering strong interdisciplinary collaboration.

Key Responsibilities

Direct daily operations of the in-house therapy department

Supervise PT, OT, PTA, and COTA staff

Ensure compliance with Medicare, Medi-Cal, and state/federal regulations

Monitor productivity, staffing levels, and departmental performance

Partner with facility leadership on quality and census initiatives

Support patient-centered care and positive outcomes

Qualifications

Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) experience required

Leadership experience preferred, but strong clinicians without prior DOR experience will be considered

Strong organizational and communication skills