Area Director of Outpatient Therapy

Amazing Care Pediatric Outpatient Therapy•Westminster, CO

About The Position

Amazing Care Pediatric Outpatient Therapy is seeking an experienced, results-driven Area Director to provide strategic, operational, financial, and clinical leadership across nine outpatient pediatric therapy clinics throughout Colorado. The role leads and develops Clinical Directors, drives accountability for clinic performance, and translates organizational priorities into measurable results. The Area Director reports to the Senior Director of Therapy and partners with organizational and clinic leaders to improve operations, support growth, and expand access to quality pediatric therapy services. The position oversees clinics providing occupational therapy, physical therapy, speech-language pathology, and mental health services. It is responsible for financial and operational performance, clinical quality and compliance, team development, recruitment and retention, patient access, clinic growth, and cross-functional coordination. Success is measured by progress in financial performance, operational efficiency, clinic growth, patient access, team performance, clinical excellence, and leadership effectiveness.

Requirements

Current, active Colorado DORA licensure in one of the following disciplines: Physical Therapist (DPT or MPT), Occupational Therapist (OTR/L), or Speech-Language Pathologist (CCC-SLP); SLP licensure must also be ASHA-certified.
Master’s or doctorate degree in a related therapy discipline.
At least 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.

Nice To Haves

Experience overseeing multiple outpatient pediatric therapy clinics.
Knowledge of Colorado Medicaid, commercial insurance payers, and Early Intervention services.
Experience supporting clinic growth, operational improvement initiatives, or service expansion.

Responsibilities

Provide strategic and operational oversight across assigned outpatient pediatric therapy clinics, aligning clinic operations with organizational goals and performance expectations.
Lead, mentor, and develop Clinical Directors; establish expectations and accountability for clinic operations, team performance, and results.
Translate organizational objectives into clinic-level strategies, measurable goals, and performance improvement initiatives.
Conduct regular performance reviews with Clinical Directors and address operational challenges and improvement opportunities.
Partner with the Senior Director of Therapy to implement strategic initiatives, standardize best practices, and support organizational growth.
Foster a collaborative, accountable, and supportive leadership culture across assigned locations.
Maintain accountability for clinic financial and operational performance, including revenue, expenses, productivity, utilization, and budgets.
Monitor key performance indicators, identify trends and performance gaps, and implement data-driven strategies and corrective action plans.
Evaluate staffing models, clinician capacity, scheduling, and resource allocation to improve efficiency and sustainable growth.
Improve appointment utilization, cancellation management, patient attendance, and scheduling efficiency.
Partner with Revenue Cycle, Billing, Intake, and administrative teams to improve referral processing, authorizations, charge capture, and revenue cycle performance.
Oversee clinical quality, documentation standards, patient outcomes, safety, and regulatory compliance across clinics.
Ensure clinics comply with applicable federal and state regulations, licensing requirements, payer standards, HIPAA, and organizational policies.
Partner with Clinical Directors and discipline-specific leaders to address clinical concerns and implement quality improvement initiatives and consistent standards of care.
Support development and implementation of clinical programs and services that enhance patient outcomes.
Build and develop high-performing leadership and clinical teams through coaching, mentorship, performance management, and professional development.
Partner with Human Resources and Talent Acquisition on workforce planning, recruitment, employee engagement, and retention initiatives.
Monitor staffing levels, vacancies, turnover, and clinical capacity to ensure coverage and continuity of care.
Develop Clinical Directors’ leadership capabilities so they can manage operations, lead teams, and deliver results independently.
Promote collaboration, accountability, employee well-being, and continuous improvement; identify future leaders and support succession planning.
Develop strategies to drive sustainable clinic growth, increase patient volume, and expand access to pediatric therapy services.
Monitor referral trends, conversion rates, waitlists, patient retention, and community demand to identify growth opportunities.
Partner with Intake, Marketing, and community referral sources to strengthen relationships and improve access to services.
Identify opportunities to expand clinical capacity, introduce programs, and address unmet patient needs.
Support clinic expansions and new service initiatives in alignment with staffing capacity, financial objectives, and clinical quality standards.
Provide the Senior Director of Therapy with updates on clinic performance, operational priorities, and emerging challenges.
Collaborate with Finance, Human Resources, Revenue Cycle, Intake, Marketing, Compliance, and other departments to improve organizational performance.
Communicate organizational priorities and initiatives across clinic leadership teams.
Identify and escalate significant operational, financial, clinical, or compliance risks and proactively develop solutions.
Promote consistency, knowledge sharing, and continuous improvement across outpatient locations.