Director of Rehabilitation

DIRECTOR OF REHABILITATION – FULL TIME
ARROYO VISTA NURSING CENTER  SAN DIEGO, CA
Physical, Occupational, or Speech Therapist

Arroyo Vista Nursing Center is currently seeking an innovative PT, OT or SLP to lead our in-house therapy team as Director of Rehabilitation. You will create and implement new rehabilitation programs for our deserving patients and manage the daily operations associated with a busy in-house therapy department.

 
$120,000 – $130,000 annual salary based on experience
Contact Razan Malkawi at rmalkawi@ensignservices.net, or text (949) 322- 9417 for more information or to apply.
  • Lead a strong therapy team and support a strong inter-departmental team
  • Freedom to effect change in your facility clinical and program development
  • Be able to continue to treat patients and lead the therapy team
  • Excellent support from local therapy leaders and resources
  • Live with work life balance–competitive benefits
  • Strong infection control to keep staff/residents safe
  • Relocation assistance – Case by case basis

In exchange for your professional passion, mindful leadership and clinical excellence, we can offer you a great in-house therapy team to work with, excellent clinical and operational support from our local therapy resource, and freedom from corporate red tape and middle management.

  • Comprehensive benefits
  • Paid CEUs
  • Highly competitive salary plus a leadership incentive program paid monthly

Our rehab leader positions are unlike most others. We believe in facility level decision making, so you will have ownership of your program and the freedom to create excellent programs based on the needs of your community. In addition, we support our therapy leaders with ongoing continuing education, leadership training, and annual therapy leadership meetings where you can learn from your peers.

Browse our website at www.FlagshipTherapy.com and find out why we are truly different in dignifying long term and post-acute care.

  • Every facility has an in-house therapy team – no contract therapy company. All department teams work for the facility and share the same goals
  • Each facility is independently operated with local leadership and no corporate red tape
  • Decisions made at the facility for the facility staff and community needs
  • Core Values (CAPLICO): Customer Second, Accountability, Passion for Learning, Love One Another, Intelligent Risk Taking, Celebration, Ownership. These values are the core of who we are as an organization and shared among all affiliated facilities

Duties:

  • Implements and monitors the provision of facility Rehab policy and procedures
  • Supervises rehab staff and ensures effective rehab staff orientation, training and ongoing competency
  • Coordinates rehab admissions and distribution of caseload
  • Assists in the case management/tracking of Medicare A rehab cases under the PDPM system
  • Recruits rehab staff
  • Manages and analyzes department metrics including accurate billing
  • Ensures that rehab department is compliant with all regulatory issues. This includes assurance that department records are completed and maintained, such as medical record documentation, reimbursement denials management and other survey compliance requirements.
  • Maintains relationships with hospital therapists, physicians and other key community members
  • Provides direct patient treatment

Qualifications:
Licensed Physical, Occupational, or Speech Therapist
At least 3 years of experience as a therapist
Supervisory and/or administrative experience in long term care rehabilitation preferred
Knowledge of Medicare PDPM and ability to manage a variety of payors effectively
Strong organizational and leadership skills

Benefits:
We offer a variety of benefits programs to eligible employees. Benefit eligibility varies based on employment status and worked hours and may include:

  • Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance (Blue Cross Blue Shield)
  • 401k w/ Match
  • Paid Time Off
  • Unlimited CEU Opportunities
  • Career Advancement Opportunities (Clinical and Administrative Growth Pathways)
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Scholarship Opportunities
  • Employee discounts on gym memberships, entertainment events, hotels, movies, theme parks, cell phones, and much more!
For more information regarding specific benefits offerings, please visit www.ensignbenefits.com
Eligibility for some benefits dependent on full time employment status.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.

 
This job was posted and verified on 07/10/2026

Occupational Therapist

OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST – PRN – ARROYO VISTA – SAN DIEGO, CA
This job was posted and verified on 07/2/2026
 
Arroyo Vista in San Diego, CA, is seeking a dedicated PRN Occupational Therapist ready to make a meaningful impact. Join our outstanding in-house therapy team and enjoy a dynamic work environment where you can make facility-level decisions, supported by exceptional leadership. We offer competitive compensation and a supportive workplace where your contributions are truly valued.
 
PRN: Flexible schedule with work-life balance
Pay: $47 – $55/hour based on experience
Contact Razan Malkawi at rmalkawi@ensignservices.net for more information or to apply.
 
Why Join Us?
Job Stability: Be part of a growing organization that values your role.
Dynamic Team Environment: Collaborate with a high-energy team committed to excellence.
Mentorship Opportunities: Gain invaluable clinical mentorship and job shadowing experiences.
Program Development: Get involved in clinical and program development initiatives.
Leadership Development: Access initiatives to help you grow as a leader.
Safety Focus: Strong emphasis on infection control to ensure a safe environment for both staff and residents.

Browse our website at www.FlagshipTherapy.com and find out why we are truly different in dignifying post-acute care.

Core Values (CAPLICO)
Customer Second, Accountability, Passion for Learning, Love One Another, Intelligent Risk Taking, Celebration, Ownership

Qualifications

Licensed Occupational Therapist.
Open to applicants of all experience levels.

Key Responsibilities

  • Effectively screens/evaluates patients with cognitive and/or ADL physical functioning disorders and develops appropriate plan of care following all regulatory and clinical practice standards.
  • Utilizes standardized assessments and evidence-based practice to support clinical interventions.
  • Provides rehabilitative, skilled and medically necessary treatment intervention to patients with cognitive and/or ADL physical functioning disorders per regulatory and clinical practice requirements.
  • Administers various procedures as part of the rehabilitation plan including but not limited to: ADL retraining; therapeutic activities; therapeutic exercises; modalities; use of supportive and assistive devices; etc.
  • Assesses patient’s progress and adjust treatments accordingly in the clinical record per regulatory and clinical practice requirements.
  • Evaluates treatment outcomes for effectiveness. Services are modified in relation to patient evaluation and referrals are made in relation to outcomes.
  • Provides consultation and counseling to patients, as well as families, caregivers and other service providers related to the physical disorders.
  • Effectively communicates with supervisor and other health team members regarding patient progress, barriers, and treatment plans.
  • Provides comprehensive discharge summary of services provided per regulatory and clinical requirements.
Join us in positively impacting the lives of our patients while thriving in an environment that values your expertise and passion. If you’re ready to take the next step in your career, reach out today!
Disclaimer: Pay rates are competitive and determined by various factors. Please note that any rates labeled as “estimated” are provided by third-party job boards and may not accurately reflect the actual pay rates.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.