Regional Director Physical Therapist

Athletico • Richmond, VA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Athletico is hiring a Regional Director based in Richmond, Virginia, to support clinics throughout Southwest Virginia and the Greater Richmond area. This growth-driven role oversees the development and advancement of team members and clinic operations across an assigned region. The Regional Director ensures exceptional patient care, cultivates relationships, and maintains a focus on exceeding regional metrics and goals. The position reports to the Vice President, Clinical Operations. Direct patient care is expected on an as-needed basis.

This is a full-time, salaried position. The listed base salary range is $120,800 to $151,000 per year. Individual base pay depends on factors including work location, role complexity and responsibilities, job requirements, and relevant experience and skills. Incentive, GAP, overtime, and stipend pay may also be available subject to program rules and location.

The role requires frequent travel, at least three days per week, and some weekend and after-business-hours work. The work environment is a standard, low-noise environment with little to no extraordinary environmental factors.

Athletico offers a yearly continuing education allowance, access to MedBridge and Athletico University, five additional PTO days dedicated to continuing education, strategic mentorship and leadership programs, incentives based on quality of care and patient outcomes, and residency programs with reimbursement of 100% of curriculum costs. For 2026, clinicians are also supported by a generative AI documentation scribe that generates compliant clinical documentation in real time.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Current state Physical or Occupational Therapist professional 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 fulfill the physical activities described, including remaining stationary for extended periods, stooping or kneeling, traveling around the office, communicating verbally and in writing, and using fine motor skills for hand manipulation and keyboarding.
• Ability to see at close range and at a distance, use peripheral vision and depth perception, and adjust focus.
• Ability to lift and move up to 25 pounds.
• Frequent travel of at least three days per week and some weekend and after-business-hours work are required.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree or doctorate.
• Three years of clinical operations experience preferred.
• One year of Clinic Manager experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct annual strategic planning, budgeting and forecasting, goal-setting, and P&L review for individual clinics and the region to support business growth.
• Analyze annual and monthly Profit and Loss statements to drive financial results and growth across the region.
• Project business volumes and demands to plan staffing and labor capacity in line with 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 attain new patient referrals, and promote clinical specialty services and growth through physician, patient, and direct-access pathways.
• Oversee clinical and administrative operations for the assigned region, including capital expenditures, facility build-outs, and potential relocations.
• Collaborate with Resource Center departments to facilitate regional and clinical growth 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.
• Five additional PTO days dedicated to continuing education.
• Strategic mentorship programs.
• Leadership programs.
• Incentives based on quality care and patient outcomes rather than visits per week.
• Residency programs with reimbursement of 100% of curriculum costs.
• Generative AI documentation scribe support for clinicians, new for 2026.

What This Job Offers

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