Local Contract Occupational Therapist
King City, CA
World Nurses
5x8 hrs, Days
Relocation Bonus

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Director of Occupational Therapy (Full-Time, Permanent)

Job Type: Permanent, Full Time
Shift: Days
Position Urgency: Normal

Job Summary

The Director of Occupational Therapy provides clinical leadership and oversight for the Occupational Therapy Department. This role is responsible for supervising Occupational Therapy staff, including Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants (COTAs) and Rehabilitation Technicians, while ensuring high-quality patient care and compliance with all applicable regulations, policies, and professional standards.

The Director oversees clinical education, staff competency, and departmental policies and procedures related to scope of care, evaluation and treatment standards, discharge planning, and documentation. This position includes direct patient care approximately 80% of the time, with the remaining 20% dedicated to program development and administrative responsibilities. All duties are performed in accordance with the applicable State Practice Act.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide clinical oversight and supervision of Occupational Therapy staff
• Supervise and support COTAs and Rehabilitation Technicians
• Coordinate clinical education, training, and competency assessments
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, departmental policies, and professional standards
• Maintain and update Occupational Therapy policies and procedures
• Participate in program development and quality improvement initiatives
• Evaluate and treat patients as part of direct clinical care responsibilities
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to ensure optimal patient outcomes

Qualifications

• Education: Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy program approved by the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA)
• Licensure: Current Occupational Therapist license in the applicable state
• Experience: Minimum of 3 years of Occupational Therapy experience
• Professional Membership: Membership in the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA) preferred
• Must meet all additional qualifications recommended by the applicable Therapy Board and Rehabilitation Services Department

Specialty Information

• Specialty: Rehabilitation Therapy
• Sub-Specialties: Occupational Therapist, Director of Rehabilitation
• Rehabilitation Settings: Inpatient and Outpatient

Additional Requirements

• State license required upon acceptance
• No bilingual requirement
• No holiday coverage required