Job Description

Director of Rehabilitation (DOR) – Skilled Nursing Facilities (SNFs) – Multiple California Locations

This position is reserved exclusively for licensed therapy professionals with supervisory or management experience in rehabilitation settings.

If you are not a licensed therapy clinician, please do not apply.

Relient Health is seeking experienced Directors of Rehabilitation (DORs) for full-time, in-person leadership opportunities within established rehabilitation departments across California. These are  full-time, direct-hire, permanent placement DOR positions (not contract, not travel, not PRN).

Our openings include leadership roles in  Skilled Nursing Facilities (SNFs), Assisted Living Facilities (ALFs), and retirement communities, depending on the specific location.

📍  Current DOR openings available in:

Novato, San Jose, Sonora, Stockton, and additional California markets.

🔎 Who Are These Opportunities Ideal For?

• Licensed Physical Therapists (PTs), Occupational Therapists (OTs), Speech-Language Pathologists (SLPs), Physical Therapist Assistants (PTAs), or Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants (COTAs)

• Therapy professionals with prior supervisory, team lead, assistant DOR, or DOR experience

• Clinicians seeking career advancement into full departmental leadership

• Candidates with experience in SNFs, ALFs, or senior care settings

• Leaders who thrive in interdisciplinary team environments

95-125K

This role is specific to licensed therapy professionals overseeing rehabilitation operations.

This is  not a nursing, administrative, or medical assistant position.

💰 Compensation & Benefits

Competitive salary range: $95-125K

(Compensation varies by market, setting, and experience.)

• Full benefits (medical, dental, vision)

• 401(k)

• Paid Time Off

• CEU and professional development support

• Some locations offer relocation assistance or sign-on bonuses

👥 Leadership Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations of the rehabilitation department

• Manage therapy staff schedules, productivity, and caseload assignments

• Ensure high-quality patient care delivery across PT/OT/SLP services

• Collaborate with administrators, nursing leadership, and interdisciplinary teams

• Promote regulatory compliance (state, federal, and facility standards)

• Provide mentorship, coaching, and performance feedback to staff

• Support clinical programming and service quality initiatives

• Track KPIs including outcomes, census, and department performance

• Assist with hiring, onboarding, and staff development

✅ Required Qualifications

• Must be a licensed PT, PTA, OT, COTA, or SLP

• Experience as a DOR, Assistant DOR, therapy supervisor, or rehab team lead

• Ability to work full-time in one of the listed California markets

• Authorized to work in the United States

🙌 Why Interview Through Relient Health?

Relient Health specializes exclusively in permanent placement for rehabilitation therapy professionals nationwide.

We understand therapy.

We understand senior care.

We focus on long-term alignment — not just your next job.

Our team provides:

• Transparent communication

• Market-specific insight

• Interview and leadership preparation

• Offer negotiation support

• Guidance through relocation (when applicable)

Ready to explore DOR leadership roles across California ?

Apply today to connect with a recruiter who understands your profession and your career goals.

🔗  Quick Apply:
https://www.relienthealth.com/candidate-quick-apply.html#apply-here

📧  Questions?

apply@relienthealth.com

💼  View all DOR openings:

https://www.relienthealth.com/dor-jobs

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