Rehabilitation Manager – COTA / PTA

Location: Bakersfield, California
Employment Type: Full-Time | Day Shift
Salary: $77,500–$85,000 Annually
Specialty: Rehabilitation Management / Geriatric Care
Experience Level: Management

Position Highlights

HealthPlus Staffing is seeking a Rehabilitation Manager with a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) or Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) background for a full-time 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 mobility, independence, and quality of life.

The Rehabilitation Manager will oversee daily rehabilitation department operations, coordinate therapy services, support staff training, and collaborate with an interdisciplinary healthcare team.

This is an opportunity for an experienced rehabilitation professional looking to combine clinical expertise with department management and leadership responsibilities.

Practice Details

• Annual Salary: $77,500–$85,000

• Schedule: Full-Time, Day Shift

• Setting: PACE / Community-Based Senior Healthcare

• Patient Population: Frail and elderly adults

• Department Leadership: Daily management of rehabilitation services

• Clinical Responsibilities: Assessments and treatments within professional scope of practice

• Team Environment: Interdisciplinary healthcare team

• Home Visits: May be required

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

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

Key Responsibilities

Rehabilitation Department Management

• Oversee the 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 department reports, including rehabilitation data, service utilization, and productivity metrics.

• Ensure departmental goals are achieved within approved budgets.

• Identify staffing needs and opportunities for program development.

Clinical Rehabilitation Services

• 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 (DME).

• Coordinate equipment 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.

Staff Leadership & Education

• Provide rehabilitation staff training and education.

• Support orientation and ongoing training of rehabilitation personnel.

• Coordinate education and performance improvement programs.

• Support Physical Therapist Assistant training and performance oversight consistent with applicable supervision requirements.

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

• Provide instruction on appropriate restorative exercise programs.

• Communicate staffing changes and operational needs to leadership.

• Promote effective teamwork and high-quality rehabilitation care.

Interdisciplinary Care & Administration

• 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.

• Protect patient and organizational confidentiality.

• Follow applicable healthcare regulations, safety procedures, and organizational policies.

• Adjust schedules as necessary to meet patient and department needs.

Compensation & Benefits

• Annual Salary: $77,500–$85,000

• 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.

• Minimum 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• 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.

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 and assistance with heavier 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 California-licensed COTA or PTA with strong rehabilitation knowledge, organizational skills, and an interest in department leadership.

They are comfortable coordinating rehabilitation services, collaborating with interdisciplinary teams, and supporting the care needs of frail and elderly patients.

Candidates with supervisory experience, strong communication skills, and a commitment to improving patient mobility and independence 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.