Area Director – Outpatient Therapy

Amazing Care Pediatric Outpatient Therapy

. Provide strategic and operational oversight across nine outpatient pediatric therapy clinics throughout Colorado .

Posted 11/3/2026full-timeAurora • Colorado • United StatesLeadWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in clinical leadership, operational management, and strategic oversight within pediatric therapy settings, ensuring high-quality care and regulatory compliance while driving performance improvements and clinic growth.

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Clinical LeadershipOperational Performance ManagementPediatric Therapy ExperienceFinancial AcumenInterdisciplinary Team Leadership

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Hard Skills

Performance Improvement InitiativesBudget ManagementKPI MonitoringData-Driven StrategiesStaffing OptimizationRegulatory ComplianceClinical Quality OversightDocumentation ManagementPatient Outcome ImprovementService Expansion

Soft Skills

CoachingMentorshipEffective CommunicationTeam DevelopmentAccountability

Certifications & Qualifications

Colorado Licensure for PT, OT, or SLPASHA Certification

Industry Keywords

Pediatric TherapyOutpatient ClinicsColorado MedicaidCommercial Insurance PayersEarly Intervention Services

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide strategic and operational oversight across nine outpatient pediatric therapy clinics throughout Colorado
Lead, mentor, and develop Clinical Directors, establishing expectations and accountability
Translate organizational objectives into clinic-level strategies, measurable goals, and performance improvement initiatives
Conduct performance reviews and address operational challenges
Partner with the Senior Director of Therapy to implement strategic initiatives and standardize best practices
Maintain accountability for revenue, expenses, productivity, utilization, and budget performance
Monitor KPIs, identify performance gaps, and implement data-driven improvement strategies
Optimize staffing models, clinician capacity, scheduling, resource allocation, appointment utilization, cancellation management, and patient attendance
Partner with Revenue Cycle, Billing, Intake, administrative, Finance, Human Resources, Marketing, Compliance, and other teams
Ensure high-quality, evidence-based, family-centered care and regulatory compliance
Oversee clinical quality, documentation, patient outcomes, safety, HIPAA, licensing, payer standards, and organizational policies
Build high-performing leadership and clinical teams through coaching, mentorship, performance management, and professional development
Support workforce planning, recruitment, engagement, retention, succession planning, and leadership development
Drive clinic growth, patient volume, referral conversion, patient access, service expansion, and new programs
Report clinic performance, operational priorities, and risks to the Senior Director of Therapy
Communicate organizational priorities and promote consistency, knowledge sharing, and continuous improvement

Requirements

What you’ll need

Current, active Colorado licensure in one of the following disciplines: Physical Therapist (PT) with DPT or MPT; Colorado DORA-licensed; Occupational Therapist (OT) with OTR/L; Colorado DORA-licensed; or Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) with CCC-SLP; Colorado DORA-licensed and ASHA-certified
Master's or Doctorate degree in a related therapy discipline
Minimum of five years of pediatric therapy experience, including at least three years in a clinical leadership or multi-site management role
Demonstrated experience leading teams, managing operational performance, and driving measurable improvements
Strong financial and operational acumen, including experience managing budgets, productivity, staffing, and performance metrics
Proven ability to lead interdisciplinary teams through coaching, accountability, and effective communication
Valid driver's license and automobile insurance
Experience overseeing multiple outpatient pediatric therapy clinics (preferred)
Knowledge of Colorado Medicaid, commercial insurance payers, and Early Intervention services (preferred)
Experience supporting clinic growth, operational improvement initiatives, or service expansion (preferred)

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive Health Coverage: Medical, dental, and vision insurance options
Life, disability, pet, and legal insurance options
Generous paid time off
Supportive work environment focused on employee well-being
Collaborative, team-oriented culture
Opportunities for growth, professional development, and increased responsibility
Competitive compensation and benefits
Stable and growing healthcare organization