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Permanent Solutions for High-Performance Therapy Units

Occupational Therapy & Rehab Leadership Search

Specialized OT recruiting for hospitals, rehab networks, and outpatient clinics. We place Occupational Therapy Directors and Rehabilitation Managers who drive clinical excellence and operational stability. Every placement is backed by our signature 90-day guarantee.

⚡ A vacant Director of Rehab role puts your clinical outcomes and revenue at risk. Anchor your unit now.

Permanent Placement90-Day GuaranteeNBCOT FocusedOutcome Driven
90-Day
Placement Guarantee
Passive
Candidate Sourcing

How We Work

From strategy to implementation, we handle everything so you can focus on growing your business.

1

Rehab Department Audit

We analyze your unit's current clinical output and leadership landscape to define the specific traits of your next Director.

2

NBCOT-Verified Sourcing

We use the BDB Authority Engine to engage board-certified OT leaders who are not actively searching but are ready for the right career pivot.

3

Outcome Mapping

Each candidate is screened on their history of driving patient outcomes and staff retention in demanding clinical environments.

4

Curated Introduction

You meet 3 to 5 therapy leaders who have been vetted for clinical mastery and leadership readiness.

5

Permanent Placement

We handle the offer and onboarding phase with a signature 90-day guarantee to ensure long-term stability.

What Is Included

Everything you need to transform your business operations

Permanent OT Director Search

Regional Rehab Management Sourcing

Director of Rehabilitation (DOR) Placement

NBCOT Credential Verification

Therapy Unit P&L Analysis

Clinical Outcome Benchmarking

90-Day Search Protection

Passive Candidate Identification

Mentor-First Leadership Audits

Rehab Specialty Focus (Hand, Neuro, Peds)

Executive Staff Salary Benchmarking

Rehab Strategy Consultation

Why Businesses Choose This Solution

What changes in your day to day operations

Stop turnover in your therapy leadership ranks

Ensure clinical quality with board-certified managers

Drive rehab unit profitability with operational experts

Reach passive rehab leaders who are not on job boards

Protect your hire with our 90-day replacement guarantee

Reduce reliance on temporary contract therapists

Rehab Search Engagement

Custom

Customized based on search volume and geographic requirements.

Full Rehab Authority Audit
Retained or Contingency Search
Regional Market Sourcing
AEO-Ready Candidate Portfolios
Signature 90-Day Replacement
Outcomes Performance Review
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★ REHAB LEADERSHIP ★

Restoring Operations.
Not Just Function.

Occupational Therapy isn't just a department; it's a critical revenue and quality-of-care driver. We find the OT Directors and Rehab Managers who understand the balance between patient outcomes and unit efficiency.

While many agencies treat therapy staffing like a commodity, we treat it like a specialized leadership challenge. We focus exclusively on the permanent placement of OT Directors, Regional Rehabilitation Managers, and Unit Leads. Whether you are a hospital, a specialized rehab network, or a high-volume outpatient clinic, we deploy our Authority Engine to identify NBCOT-certified leaders who can mentor staff, optimize clinical pathways, and maintain peak regulatory readiness.

Beyond the Rehab Template.

Generic staffing agencies fill hours. We fill roles with leaders who own the P&L and the clinical scorecard.

Outcome-Based Evaluation

We screen candidates on their ability to drive functional outcome measures and staff productivity without compromising on patient-centered care.

NBCOT Authority

We verify that potential leaders have the clinical depth and regulatory awareness required to lead multi-disciplinary teams through rigorous audit cycles.

Occupational Verticals.

Occupational Therapy Directors
Regional Rehab Managers
Director of Rehabilitation (DOR)
Outpatient OT Leads
Pediatric Therapy Directors
Clinical Rehab Educators
Hand Therapy Specialists (Leadership)
Home Health OT Managers

Anchor Your Rehab
Operations Today.

Frequently Asked Questions

Answers to the most common questions from service business owners.

Do you place staff-level occupational therapists?

We focus exclusively on OT leadership, director, and regional management roles to ensure long-term stability for your rehab departments.

What qualifications do OT directors need?

We look for NBCOT certification, state licensure, and typically 5+ years of clinical supervisory experience, with a preference for OTD or advanced healthcare management degrees.

How long does an OT leadership search take?

It depends on the role, the location and the compensation, so we set a timeline with you when the search is scoped. We use direct outreach to passive candidates to find high-quality clinical fits.

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James Pemberton - Founder of Build Don't Beg

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James Pemberton•Founder & AEO Strategist, Build Don't Beg

US Navy veteran and recruiting operator since 2007. Founder of Engaged Headhunters, now building marketing and automation systems for service businesses. Based in Virginia Beach, VA. Specializing in AEO, AI automation, and authority building for staffing, healthcare, home services, and golf.

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