Rehabilitation Manager – OT/PT - Bakersfield, California

HealthPlus Staffing•Bakersfield, CA

About The Position

HealthPlus Staffing is recruiting a full-time Rehabilitation Manager for a PACE (Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly) healthcare program in Bakersfield, California. The program serves frail and elderly adults and supports their independence, mobility, and quality of life. The manager oversees the rehabilitation department’s daily operations, therapy coordination, staff development, clinical services within the employee’s credentials and scope of practice, and collaboration with an interdisciplinary healthcare team. The position includes department planning and policy implementation, regulatory compliance, productivity and utilization monitoring, operational reporting, budget oversight, and identifying staffing and program-development needs. Clinical duties may include patient assessments and treatment, restorative exercise program updates, equipment evaluations and coordination, and home-based rehabilitation services. Home visits may be required, and occasional travel to other program locations may be needed for coverage and management oversight. Schedule flexibility may be necessary to meet patient and operational needs. The role is primarily in an indoor clinical and administrative environment. Physical activities may include moving throughout the center, standing, walking, bending, reaching, squatting, and kneeling. Occasional lifting of at least 35 pounds is required; assistance is required for transfers or objects over 50 pounds. Personal vehicle use may be necessary. If using a personal vehicle, a valid California driver’s license and proof of insurance are required. The stated annual salary is $130,000–$140,000. Benefits listed include medical, dental, vision, and life insurance; a 401(k) and retirement plan; paid time off and paid sick time; HSA and FSA; an employee assistance program; and employee discount and referral programs. HealthPlus Staffing also describes recruitment-process support, including communication, information about the opportunity, and guidance through interviewing, negotiation, and onboarding.

Requirements

Valid California Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) or Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) license, as stated in the posting.
At least one year of documented experience working with frail or elderly patients.
Current CPR and First Aid certification.
Strong knowledge of rehabilitation services and clinical workflows.
Ability to coordinate rehabilitation department operations.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
Knowledge of general office procedures, equipment, and filing systems.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
Ability to adapt to changing priorities and work collaboratively with interdisciplinary healthcare professionals.
Ability to meet applicable pre-employment health and immunization requirements.
Ability to move throughout the healthcare center and perform physical activities including standing, walking, bending, reaching, squatting, and kneeling.
Occasional lifting of at least 35 pounds; assistance is required for transfers or objects over 50 pounds.
If using a personal vehicle, a valid California driver’s license and proof of insurance are required.

Nice To Haves

Three to five years of supervisory experience.
Previous rehabilitation department management experience.
Experience in PACE, geriatrics, or community-based senior healthcare.
Experience coordinating therapy services and staff training.
Knowledge of rehabilitation quality improvement and regulatory compliance.
Experience managing departmental productivity and operational reporting.

Responsibilities

Oversee daily operations of the Rehabilitation Department.
Plan, implement, and maintain rehabilitation policies, procedures, and services.
Ensure rehabilitation assessments and reassessments are accurate and completed before the end of each month.
Collaborate with the Center Manager and Senior Rehabilitation Manager on process improvements and work with organizational leadership to develop and review policies and procedures.
Ensure compliance with applicable regulatory standards and organizational requirements.
Monitor departmental productivity, utilization, performance improvement, and service delivery.
Prepare operational reports covering rehabilitation data, service utilization, and productivity metrics.
Ensure departmental goals are achieved within the approved budget; identify staffing needs and program-development opportunities.
Perform clinical responsibilities within the selected candidate’s credentials and authorized scope of practice.
Participate in initial, significant-change, and unscheduled patient assessments.
Review and update restorative exercise programs as needed.
Evaluate the need for adaptive equipment and durable medical equipment, and coordinate orders and authorization processes.
Assess and recommend specialized footwear when clinically appropriate.
Provide rehabilitation assessments and treatment in patients’ homes as necessary, and develop programs based on individual patient needs.
Maintain appropriate safety measures during patient care.
Provide initial and ongoing rehabilitation staff training and support education and supervision of Physical Therapist Assistants in accordance with applicable professional regulations.
Coordinate performance improvement training and educate staff, patients, and families about rehabilitation services.
Instruct caregivers and staff involved in restorative exercise programs.
Communicate staffing changes and operational needs to leadership, and support rehabilitation team development and clinical quality improvement.
Participate actively in the interdisciplinary care team, attend daily morning meetings, and communicate changes in patients’ health status.
Collaborate with physicians, nurses, therapists, and other healthcare professionals.
Participate in care planning, staff meetings, committees, and organizational projects.
Maintain accurate and timely clinical and administrative documentation and protect patient, employee, and organizational confidentiality.
Support organizational policies, safety procedures, and regulatory requirements.
Adjust schedules as needed to meet patient care and departmental needs.
Travel occasionally between program locations for coverage or management oversight; make home visits when required.