Director of Occupational Therapy
Location: King City, CA
Start Date: 02-09-2026
End Date: 02-16-2026
Contract Type: Perm
Shift Type: Days, Full Time
About United Health Care Staffing
At United Health Care Staffing (UHC Staffing), we believe healthcare staffing should be more than just finding a job. We are here to connect amazing professionals with opportunities that make their careers exciting, rewarding, and meaningful. With us, you're not just signing up for a contract you are joining a team that's got your back, answers your calls, and maybe even cracks a joke or two to brighten your day. Think of us as the travel buddy who handles the logistics while you focus on what you do best helping people heal.
Roles & Responsibilities
- Provide clinical oversight for the Occupational Therapy department, ensuring high-quality patient care and professional standards
- Evaluate and treat patients (approximately 80% clinical time), delivering hands-on, evidence-based OT services
- Supervise and mentor Occupational Therapy staff, including direct supervision of COTAs and Rehabilitation Technicians
- Lead the clinical education and competency program to maintain staff skills and confidence
- Develop, maintain, and enforce OT policies and procedures covering scope of care, evaluation/treatment standards, documentation, and discharge planning
- Ensure regulatory compliance with state practice acts, facility policies, and professional standards
- Oversee documentation practices and discharge planning to support continuity of care and quality outcomes
- Contribute to program development and administrative tasks (about 20% of time) to improve services and patient experience
Qualifications
- Graduate of a school of Occupational Therapy approved by the American Occupational Therapy Association (required)
- Currently licensed to practice Occupational Therapy in the State of California (required)
- Possess any additional qualifications recommended by the CA Therapy Board and the Rehabilitation Services Department (required)
- Experience supervising COTAs and Rehabilitation Technicians and leading clinical teams
- Membership in the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA) preferred
- Strong clinical skills with demonstrated ability to evaluate/treat patients and oversee documentation and discharge planning
Education
- Graduate of a school of Occupational Therapy approved by the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA)
Knowledge & Skills
- Clinical oversight and quality-focused leadership
- Skilled in patient evaluation and treatment across varied caseloads
- Staff supervision, mentoring, and competency assessment
- Regulatory compliance and policy/procedure development
- Clear, accurate documentation and discharge planning expertise
- Program development and clinical education delivery
- Ability to work within the State Practice Act and facility regulations
Benefits
- Medical, Dental & Vision coverage to keep you healthy and focused
- Paid Time Off to recharge and prevent burnout
- Licensure assistance & reimbursement to support your professional growth
- Professional development and clinical education opportunities
- A supportive team that values YOU and your clinical leadership
- Opportunities to shape program development and clinical practice
- Work-life friendly scheduling for day-shift clinicians
- Recognition for leadership and contributions to quality care
Apply Now
Ready to start your next adventure as a Director of Occupational Therapy? Let's get you moving forward!
Send your resume to [email protected] or call us at 408-441-9200 today.
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