Rehabilitation Manager – COTA / PTA - Bakersfield, CA

HealthPlus Staffing•Bakersfield, CA

About The Position

HealthPlus Staffing is seeking a full-time Rehabilitation Manager with a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) or Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) background for a PACE healthcare program in Bakersfield, California. The program serves medically complex, frail and elderly adults, helping them maintain mobility, independence, and quality of life. The role combines clinical responsibilities within the employee’s professional scope of practice with leadership and management of daily rehabilitation department operations. The Rehabilitation Manager oversees rehabilitation services, policies, procedures, staffing coordination, training, regulatory compliance, utilization, productivity, performance improvement, reporting, and budget goals. The role collaborates with the Center Manager and Senior Rehabilitation Manager on operational improvements and works closely with an interdisciplinary healthcare team. Clinical duties may include patient assessments and treatments, restorative exercise program updates, adaptive and durable medical equipment coordination, and home visits when needed. The position is full-time, day shift, with an annual salary of $77,500–$85,000. The work is primarily in an indoor clinical and administrative environment. Occasional travel to other program locations may be required, and schedules may need to adjust to patient and operational needs.

Requirements

Valid California Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) or Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) license.
At least one year of documented experience working with frail or elderly patients.
Current CPR and First Aid certification.
Knowledge of rehabilitation services and clinical workflows.
Ability to coordinate daily rehabilitation department operations.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
Knowledge of general office procedures and filing systems.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Excellent attention to detail, accuracy, and organization.
Ability to adapt to changing priorities.
Ability to collaborate effectively with interdisciplinary healthcare professionals.
Ability to meet applicable pre-employment health and immunization requirements.

Nice To Haves

Three to five years of supervisory experience.
Previous rehabilitation department management experience.
Experience working in PACE, geriatrics, or community-based senior healthcare.
Experience coordinating rehabilitation staff and clinical operations.
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 completed accurately before the end of each month.
Collaborate with the Center Manager and Senior Rehabilitation Manager on operational improvements.
Work with leadership to develop and review departmental policies and procedures.
Ensure compliance with applicable regulatory standards.
Monitor rehabilitation utilization, productivity, performance improvement, and service delivery.
Prepare reports on rehabilitation data, service utilization, and productivity metrics.
Ensure departmental goals are achieved within approved budgets.
Identify staffing needs and opportunities for program development.
Perform clinical responsibilities appropriate to professional credentials and authorized scope of practice.
Participate in initial, significant-change, and unscheduled patient assessments.
Review and update restorative exercise programs as needed.
Assess the need for adaptive equipment and durable medical equipment, and coordinate orders and authorization processes.
Assist with specialized footwear recommendations and follow-up as appropriate.
Provide rehabilitation assessments and treatments in patients' homes when needed and within professional scope.
Support individualized rehabilitation programs that promote mobility and independence.
Follow established patient safety protocols.
Provide rehabilitation staff training and education, including orientation and ongoing training.
Coordinate education and performance improvement programs.
Support Physical Therapist Assistant training and performance oversight in accordance with applicable supervision requirements.
Educate patients, families, and staff about rehabilitation services and appropriate restorative exercise programs.
Communicate staffing changes and operational needs to leadership.
Promote effective teamwork and high-quality rehabilitation care.
Participate actively in the interdisciplinary care team, attend daily morning meetings, and communicate changes in patient condition.
Collaborate with physicians, nurses, therapists, and other healthcare professionals.
Support individualized care planning and rehabilitation goals.
Participate in staff meetings, committees, and organizational initiatives.
Maintain accurate clinical and administrative documentation and protect patient and organizational confidentiality.
Follow healthcare regulations, safety procedures, and organizational policies.
Adjust schedules as necessary to meet patient and department needs.