Area Director of Outpatient Therapy

Amazing Care Pediatric Outpatient Therapy • Castle Rock, CO

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About The Position

Amazing Care Pediatric Outpatient Therapy, which brings together Summit Pediatric Therapy and Straka Therapies, provides occupational therapy, physical therapy, speech-language pathology, and mental health services to children and families throughout Colorado. The organization was founded in 2004 and emphasizes clinical excellence, compassionate care, and a collaborative workplace.

The Area Director of Outpatient Pediatric Therapy provides strategic, operational, financial, and clinical leadership across nine outpatient pediatric therapy clinics throughout Colorado. Reporting to the Senior Director of Therapy, the role leads and develops Clinical Directors, drives accountability for clinic performance, and translates organizational priorities into measurable results. The position calls for a collaborative clinical leader with strong clinical expertise and business and operational acumen who can develop high-performing teams, improve performance, and support access to quality pediatric therapy services.

Success is measured by sustainable improvements 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, with ASHA certification).
• 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, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and performance expectations.
• Lead, mentor, and develop Clinical Directors, setting 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 to assess progress, address operational challenges, and identify 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 improvement strategies.
• Evaluate staffing models, clinician capacity, scheduling practices, and resource allocation to improve efficiency and support 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.
• Develop and execute corrective action plans when performance falls below expectations.
• Oversee clinical quality, documentation standards, patient outcomes, safety, and regulatory compliance across occupational therapy, physical therapy, speech-language pathology, and mental health services.
• 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, implement quality improvement initiatives, and maintain consistent standards of care.
• Support development and implementation of clinical programs and services that enhance patient outcomes.
• Build and develop 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 appropriate coverage and continuity of care.
• Develop Clinical Directors’ leadership capabilities so they can independently manage operations, lead teams, and deliver results.
• Promote collaboration, accountability, employee well-being, and continuous improvement.
• Identify and develop future leaders through succession planning and ongoing leadership development.
• Develop and execute strategies for sustainable clinic growth, increased patient volume, and expanded 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 while aligning them with staffing capacity, financial objectives, and clinical quality standards.
• Provide the Senior Director of Therapy with regular 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 effectively 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.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance options.
• Life, disability, pet, and legal insurance options.
• Generous paid time off.
• Weekly pay.
• Additional gas stipend.
• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits.
• Supportive work environment within a stable and growing organization.
• Opportunities for skill development, increased responsibility, and career growth.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director