Area Director of Outpatient Therapy

Amazing Care Pediatric Outpatient Therapy•Centennial, 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, supports clinic performance, and translates organizational priorities into measurable results. It reports to the Senior Director of Therapy. The Area Director oversees multi-site performance, clinic operations and finances, clinical quality and compliance, workforce development, patient access, and sustainable growth. The position works closely with clinical leaders and cross-functional teams to improve performance and maintain consistent, high-quality, family-centered pediatric therapy services.

Requirements

Current, active Colorado DORA licensure in a listed discipline: Physical Therapist (DPT or MPT), Occupational Therapist (OTR/L), or Speech-Language Pathologist (CCC-SLP; also 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.
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 activity with organizational goals and performance expectations.
Lead, mentor, and develop Clinical Directors; set 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.
Maintain accountability for clinic financial and operational performance, including revenue, expenses, productivity, utilization, and budgets.
Monitor key performance indicators, identify trends and gaps, and implement data-driven improvement 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 referrals, authorizations, charge capture, and revenue cycle performance.
Oversee clinical quality, evidence-based and family-centered care, documentation, patient outcomes, safety, and regulatory compliance.
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 improvements, and maintain consistent standards of care.
Support the development and implementation of clinical programs and services that improve 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.
Monitor staffing, vacancies, turnover, and clinical capacity to ensure appropriate coverage and continuity of care.
Develop Clinical Directors’ leadership capabilities and support their ability to manage operations and deliver results independently.
Promote collaboration, accountability, employee well-being, and continuous improvement; identify future leaders through succession planning and leadership development.
Develop growth strategies to increase patient volume and expand access to pediatric therapy services.
Monitor referrals, conversion rates, waitlists, retention, and community demand to identify growth opportunities.
Partner with Intake, Marketing, and community referral sources to strengthen relationships and improve access.
Identify opportunities to expand clinical capacity, introduce programs, and address unmet patient needs; support clinic expansions and new services in alignment with staffing, financial, and quality objectives.
Provide the Senior Director of Therapy with updates on clinic performance, priorities, and challenges.
Collaborate with Finance, Human Resources, Revenue Cycle, Intake, Marketing, Compliance, and other departments.
Communicate organizational priorities across clinic leadership teams; identify and escalate significant risks and proactively develop solutions.
Promote consistency, knowledge sharing, and continuous improvement across outpatient locations.