Rehabilitation Manager – OT/PT

Location: Bakersfield, California
Employment Type: Full-Time | Day Shift
Salary: $130,000–$140,000 Annually
Specialty: Rehabilitation Management / Geriatric Care
Experience Level: Management

Position Highlights

HealthPlus Staffing is seeking a Rehabilitation Manager for a full-time leadership opportunity in Bakersfield, California.

This position supports a PACE (Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly) healthcare program dedicated to helping medically complex older adults maintain their independence, mobility, and quality of life.

The Rehabilitation Manager will oversee the daily operations of the rehabilitation department, coordinate therapy services, support staff development, and collaborate with an interdisciplinary healthcare team to ensure high-quality, patient-centered care.

This opportunity combines rehabilitation expertise with departmental leadership, clinical coordination, and operational management.

Practice Details

• Salary: $130,000–$140,000 annually

• Schedule: Full-Time, Day Shift

• Setting: PACE / Community-Based Senior Healthcare

• Patient Population: Frail and elderly adults

• Leadership Responsibilities: Daily management of rehabilitation services

• Clinical Responsibilities: Assessments and treatment appropriate to professional credentials and scope of practice

• Team Environment: Interdisciplinary healthcare team

• Home Visits: May be required

• Travel: Occasional travel to other program locations for coverage and management oversight

• Schedule Flexibility: May be necessary based on patient and operational needs

Key Responsibilities

Rehabilitation Department Management

• Oversee daily operations of the Rehabilitation Department.

• Plan, implement, and maintain rehabilitation policies, procedures, and services.

• Ensure all 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.

• Work with organizational leadership to develop and review rehabilitation policies and procedures.

• Ensure compliance with applicable regulatory standards.

• Monitor departmental productivity, utilization, performance improvement, and service delivery.

• Prepare operational reports, including rehabilitation data, service utilization, and productivity metrics.

• Ensure departmental goals are achieved within the approved budget.

• Identify staffing needs and opportunities for program development.

Clinical Rehabilitation Services

• Perform clinical responsibilities appropriate to 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 (DME).

• Coordinate equipment orders and authorization processes.

• Assess and recommend specialized footwear when clinically appropriate.

• Provide rehabilitation assessments and treatments in patients’ homes as necessary.

• Develop rehabilitation programs based on individual patient needs.

• Maintain appropriate safety measures during patient care.

Staff Leadership & Education

• Provide initial and ongoing rehabilitation staff training.

• Support education and supervision of Physical Therapist Assistants in accordance with applicable professional regulations.

• Coordinate performance improvement training.

• Educate staff, patients, and families about rehabilitation services.

• Provide instruction to caregivers and staff involved in restorative exercise programs.

• Communicate staffing changes and operational needs to leadership.

• Support rehabilitation team development and clinical quality improvement.

Interdisciplinary Care & Administration

• 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.

• 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.

Compensation & Benefits

• Annual Salary: $130,000–$140,000

• Full-Time Employment

• Day Shift

• Medical Insurance

• Dental Insurance

• Vision Insurance

• Life Insurance

• 401(k) and Retirement Plan

• Paid Time Off

• Paid Sick Time

• Health Savings Account (HSA)

• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

• Employee Assistance Program

• Employee Discount Program

• Employee Referral Program

Required Qualifications

• Valid California Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) or Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) license, as stated in the posting.

• Minimum 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.

• Ability to work collaboratively with interdisciplinary healthcare professionals.

• Ability to meet applicable pre-employment health and immunization requirements.

Preferred Qualifications

• 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.

Working Conditions

• Primarily indoor clinical and administrative environment.

• Ability to move throughout the healthcare center during the workday.

• Occasional lifting of at least 35 pounds, with assistance required for transfers or objects over 50 pounds.

• Physical activities may include standing, walking, bending, reaching, squatting, and kneeling.

• Occasional travel between program locations may be required.

• Personal vehicle use may be necessary.

• If using a personal vehicle, a valid California driver’s license and proof of insurance are required.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is a rehabilitation professional with strong clinical knowledge, leadership potential, and experience working with older adults.

They are organized, adaptable, and comfortable coordinating department operations, supporting rehabilitation staff, and collaborating with an interdisciplinary healthcare team.

Candidates with supervisory experience, strong communication skills, and a commitment to improving mobility and independence for frail and elderly patients are especially well suited for this opportunity.

Why Work With Us?

At HealthPlus Staffing, we believe healthcare professionals deserve transparency throughout the recruitment process.

• Direct access to hiring decision-makers whenever possible

• Timely communication and application updates

• Detailed information about the opportunity, practice environment, and compensation structure

• Guidance throughout the interview, negotiation, and onboarding process

Interested in learning more? Apply today or contact HealthPlus Staffing at 561-291-7787.