Director of Rehabilitation (COTA)

Position Overview

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

• Active California COTA license

• Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) experience required

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

• Strong organizational and communication skills