Director of Rehab

ALIGN Executive Search is seeking experienced Directors of Rehabilitation (DORs) for a full-time, in-person leadership opportunity within an established rehabilitation department in Walnut Creek, California.

This position is reserved exclusively for licensed therapy professionals with supervisory or management experience in rehabilitation settings.
If you are not a licensed therapy clinician, please do not apply.

This is a full-time, direct-hire, permanent placement DOR position (not contract, not travel, not PRN).

Who Is This Opportunity Ideal For?

• Licensed Physical Therapists (PTs), Occupational Therapists (OTs), or Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants (COTAs)
• Therapy professionals with prior supervisory, team lead, assistant DOR, or DOR experience
• Clinicians seeking career advancement into full departmental leadership
• Candidates with experience in SNFs, ALFs, or senior care settings
• Leaders who thrive in interdisciplinary team environments
• This role is specific to licensed therapy professionals overseeing rehabilitation operations.
• This is not a nursing, administrative, or medical assistant position.

Compensation & Benefits

Competitive salary range: $130-160K with additional bonus potential
(Compensation varies depending upon experience.)

• Full benefits (medical, dental, vision)
• 401(k)
• Paid Time Off
• CEU and professional development support

Leadership Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations of the rehabilitation department
• Manage therapy staff schedules, productivity, and caseload assignments
• Ensure high-quality patient care delivery across PT/OT/SLP services
• Collaborate with administrators, nursing leadership, and interdisciplinary teams
• Promote regulatory compliance (state, federal, and facility standards)
• Provide mentorship, coaching, and performance feedback to staff
• Support clinical programming and service quality initiatives
• Track KPIs including outcomes, census, and department performance
• Assist with hiring, onboarding, and staff development

Required Qualifications

• Must be a California licensed PT, OT, or COTA
• Experience as a DOR, Assistant DOR, therapy supervisor, or rehab team lead
• Ability to work full-time in Walnut Creek, CA
• Authorized to work in the United States