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 direct clinical evaluation and treatment for patients (approximately 80% of the role)
- Lead clinical oversight of the Occupational Therapy department, ensuring high-quality patient care
- Supervise and mentor certified Occupational Therapy Assistants (COTAs) and Rehabilitation Technicians
- Design, oversee, and coordinate clinical education and competency programs for OT staff
- Develop, maintain, and enforce OT policies and procedures covering scope of care, documentation, and discharge planning
- Ensure regulatory compliance with state practice act, Board requirements, and professional standards
- Oversee documentation standards and discharge planning to support safe, patient-centered transitions
- Contribute to program development and administrative initiatives (approximately 20% of the role)
Qualifications
- Graduate of an Occupational Therapy program approved by the American Occupational Therapy Association (required)
- Current California Occupational Therapy license issued by the appropriate state board (required)
- Eligibility and demonstrated ability to supervise COTAs and Rehabilitation Technicians
- Familiarity with state practice act and regulatory standards for occupational therapy
- Strong clinical evaluation, treatment planning, and documentation skills
- Experience or aptitude for clinical education, staff competency assessment, and program development
- Membership in AOTA preferred
Education
- Graduate of an AOTA-approved school of Occupational Therapy
Knowledge & Skills
- Clinical oversight and leadership in occupational therapy
- Patient evaluation, treatment planning, and discharge planning
- Regulatory compliance, policy development, and documentation standards
- Clinical education, competency assessment, and staff supervision
- Ability to supervise COTAs and rehabilitation support staff effectively
- Strong communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills
Benefits
- Medical, Dental & Vision coverage to keep you and your family healthy
- Paid Time Off to recharge and stay inspired
- Licensure assistance & reimbursement to support your professional credentials
- Professional development and clinical education opportunities to grow your leadership
- A supportive multidisciplinary team that values your clinical expertise
- Generous time for administrative/leadership duties so you can lead well
- Work-life balance with predictable daytime hours
- Recognition programs and opportunities to shape program development
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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