Clinic Director

Lifemark Health Group•Aurora, ON

5h•CA$80,622 - CA$118,246•Onsite

About The Position

Aurora Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation Centre, a proud member of the Lifemark Health Group, is seeking a passionate and community-focused Clinic Director. This role is for a visionary clinician to lead a dynamic team, foster clinical excellence, and make a tangible impact on community health. As a Clinic Director, you are a people leader accountable for running your clinic, owning day-to-day execution, team leadership, patient experience, and financial results. You set the vision, culture, and standard for how care is delivered and how teams work together. This role blends clinical expertise with operational and people leadership, with most Clinic Directors being practicing clinicians who dedicate 5-15 hours per week to non-treating leadership responsibilities. The ideal candidate wants to develop people, lead with purpose, and build a clinic that delivers meaningful, consistent care every day.

Requirements

Visionary Clinician
People leader
Accountable for running clinic, day-to-day execution, team leadership, patient experience, and financial results
Sets vision, culture, and standard for care delivery and team collaboration
Blends clinical expertise with operational and people leadership
Practicing clinician dedicating 5-15 hours per week to non-treating leadership responsibilities (or exceptional non-registered leader with strong operational and people leadership experience)
Develops people
Leads with purpose
Builds a clinic that delivers meaningful, consistent care
Leads recruitment efforts
Oversees onboarding and mentorship
Assists new clinicians in establishing a full case load
Guides performance review conversations and development planning
Partners with internal teams on people matters
Ensures employment practices align with organizational values, policies, and employment standards
Contributes to clinic growth initiatives
Develops plans to expand clinic reach, referral relationships, and community impact
Collaborates with national head office teams
Represents the clinic as a trusted, engaged leader

Nice To Haves

Community-focused

Responsibilities

Create a positive, inclusive, and accountable clinic culture where people feel valued and motivated.
Lead, coach, and develop clinicians and administrative team members through regular feedback and growth conversations.
Actively support career pathways, progression opportunities, and succession planning.
Champion recruitment and retention by attracting aligned talent and creating an environment where people choose to stay and grow.
Address team challenges with empathy and clarity, fostering trust, psychological safety, and accountability.
Lead by example in clinical practice, modeling professionalism, compassion, and clinical excellence.
Support high-quality clinical assessments and individualized, evidence-based treatment planning.
Oversee the systematic monitoring of patient progress and outcomes to ensure consistently exceptional care.
Guide clinicians on the development and execution of patient Plan of Care, ensuring appointments are scheduled with the front desk.
Champion best practices and clinical consistency, working closely with clinical leaders and the Regional Director.
Support accreditation initiatives and ensure clinical standards and service expectations are upheld.
Lead the overall performance and operational health of the clinic with a clear understanding of key drivers, coaching clinicians and administrative team accordingly.
Use data and performance trends to inform decisions and improvement initiatives.
Champion efficient scheduling practices that increase access and utilization, while elevating the patient experience.
Develop and implement action plans to strengthen service delivery, improve outcomes, and support sustainable clinic success.
Partner with Regional Directors on staffing models, resourcing decisions, and clinic-level planning.
Lead recruitment efforts to attract high-quality clinicians and team members aligned with clinic values and culture.
Oversee thoughtful onboarding and mentorship experiences, completion of all training, and the development of a full case load to support long-term success.
Assist new clinicians in establishing a full case load.
Guide performance review conversations and growth-oriented development planning aligned to key metrics.
Partner with internal teams to navigate leaves of absence, transitions, and sensitive people matters.
Ensure employment practices align with organizational values, policies, and employment standards.
Contribute to initiatives that support clinic growth and strengthen community relationships.
Develop plans to expand the clinic’s reach, referral relationships, and impact within the community.
Collaborate with national head office teams to ensure alignment, consistency, and shared best practices.
Represent the clinic as a trusted, engaged leader within the broader Lifemark network.