Regional Director Physical Therapist

Athletico • Alexandria, VA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Athletico is hiring a Regional Director to support clinics across Northern Virginia and Washington, DC. Based in either Northern Virginia or Washington, DC, this role oversees the growth, development, and advancement of team members within an assigned region. The Regional Director ensures exceptional patient care, cultivates and advances relationships, and maintains a focus on exceeding performance metrics and goals. The role reports to the Vice President, Clinical Operations and includes direct patient care as needed.

This is a full-time position with frequent travel, expected at least three days per week, and some weekend and after-business-hours work. Athletico describes its mission as “Extraordinary people improving lives.” The company provides clinicians with a Generative AI Documentation Scribe beginning in 2026, continuing education resources and allowance, leadership and mentorship programs, and incentives based on quality care and patient outcomes.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Current state Physical Therapist license.
• Current CPR certification.
• Proven track record of developing and motivating a high-performing team.
• Ability to read, write, and speak English proficiently.
• Ability to meet the role’s physical demands, including remaining stationary for extended periods, stooping or kneeling, moving around the office, communicating verbally and in writing, fine hand manipulation and keyboarding, visual abilities, and lifting or moving up to 25 pounds.
• Frequent travel, at least three days per week, is expected.
• Some weekend and after-business-hours work is required.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree or doctorate preferred.
• Three years of Clinic Manager experience or one year of regional-level clinical operations experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct strategic planning, budgeting, forecasting, goal-setting, and P&L reviews for clinics and the region to support business growth.
• Analyze annual and monthly profit and loss statements to drive financial results and regional growth.
• Project business volumes and demand to plan workforce needs and staffing models that support business needs and clinic profitability.
• Develop business plans and strategies aligned with Athletico’s short- and long-term objectives.
• Build relationships with physicians and the community to generate patient referrals, and promote clinical specialty services and new business through physician, patient, and direct-access pathways.
• Oversee clinical and administrative operations for the assigned region, including capital expenditures, facilities, build-outs, and potential relocations.
• Collaborate with Resource Center departments to support regional and clinic growth and opportunities.
• Manage staff hiring, onboarding, communication, training, development, disciplinary action, and performance management; maintain morale and motivation and ensure appropriate staffing and competencies.
• Provide direct patient care as needed.

Benefits

• Yearly continuing education allowance.
• Access to MedBridge and Athletico University.
• An additional five days of paid time off dedicated to continuing education.
• Strategic mentorship programs.
• Leadership programs.
• Incentives based on quality care and patient outcomes rather than visits per week.
• Residency programs; Athletico reimburses 100% of curriculum costs.
• Generative AI Documentation Scribe support, described as new for 2026.

What This Job Offers

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