Outpatient Rehabilitation Manager

Nature and Scope

The Outpatient Rehabilitation Manager is responsible for the leadership, strategic direction, and daily operations of the hospital’s outpatient rehabilitation services, including physical therapy, occupational therapy, and speech-language pathology. This position ensures the delivery of high-quality, patient-centered care that aligns with the hospital’s mission, regulatory standards, and financial goals.

 

The Manager oversees clinical and administrative staff, manages departmental budgets, monitors productivity and performance metrics, and ensures compliance with all federal, state, and accrediting agency requirements. The Manager collaborates closely with referring providers, hospital leadership, and community partners to expand access to rehabilitation services, enhance patient outcomes, and support the hospital’s role as a trusted provider of rural healthcare.

 

This position requires strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills, as well as the ability to balance clinical excellence with operational efficiency in a critical access hospital environment.

Location

• Quincy, CA and Greenville, CA

Compensation

Compensation Philosophy:

• We have 13 pay increments on our clinical pay scales to compensate successful candidate for 30 years of relevant experience

Compensation Range:

• $65.85 - $93.88 / hour 

Job Status / Shift Information

• Full-time, benefited 

 

Qualifications

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, or Speech-Language Pathology.
• Current, active California licensure in respective discipline (PT, OT, or SLP) required.
• Current Healthcare Provider BLS Certification, approved by the AHA.

Experience:

• Minimum of 5 years of progressive clinical experience in rehabilitation services, including at least 2 years in a supervisory or leadership role.
• Experience managing outpatient therapy operations, staffing, scheduling, and performance metrics.
• Demonstrated success in program development, quality improvement, and compliance with regulatory standards (CMS, Joint Commission, etc.).
• Experience in a critical access or rural healthcare setting preferred.
• Strong financial acumen with the ability to develop and manage departmental budgets and productivity standards.
• Proven ability to lead and motivate multidisciplinary teams and foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, and patient-centered care.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: 

• Leadership & Team Development: Inspires, mentors, and empowers staff to achieve clinical excellence and operational goals.
• Strategic Planning: Ability to assess community needs, expand service lines, and align department growth with hospital objectives.
• Financial Acumen: Skilled in budgeting, revenue cycle awareness, and monitoring departmental productivity and efficiency.
• Clinical Quality & Compliance: Ensures evidence-based practice standards, regulatory adherence, and patient safety.
• Collaboration: Works effectively with providers, hospital departments, and external partners to ensure continuity and quality of care.
• Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills; able to convey expectations clearly and build strong professional relationships.
• Technology Proficiency: Comfortable using electronic medical records (EMR), scheduling software, and data reporting tools for performance monitoring and analysis.
• Adaptability: Thrives in a small-hospital environment that requires versatility, problem-solving, and a hands-on management approach.

Benefits / Perks

 

Options offered to benefit eligible employees:

• Excellent Medical, Pharmacy, Dental, and Vision Plans
• Paid days for continuing education, bereavement, and jury duty
• Retirement Plans with 3% company contribution
• Voluntary Life Insurance and Long Term Disability
• Considerable Paid Time Off
• And more! PDH Benefits to review more details on current options available

 

Perks all employees can enjoy:

• Inclusive and connected work environment
• Competitive Compensation
• Discounted memberships with Flight/American Medical Care Network
• Shift differentials paid for certain work shifts, including Holiday pay

 

Child Care:

• PDH is thrilled to provide our Child Care Center services to all families in our area. Our program is operational from 7:45am to 5:15pm, Monday through Friday, and is approved for children aged 0 to 5 years. After submitting your application, our Child Care Director will get in touch with