Therapy Clinical Line Lead

Pediatrics Plus Website•Conway, AR

2h•Hybrid

About The Position

Pediatrics Plus is seeking a compassionate and enthusiastic Therapy Clinical Line Lead to join their team. This role is crucial for positively impacting the lives of children diagnosed with special needs. Pediatrics Plus is a collaborative pediatric healthcare provider focused on empowering children through evidence-based therapy (Applied Behavior Analysis, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, and Speech Therapy) and developmental preschool services. They offer state-of-the-art facilities, specialized equipment, family support, and community investment.

Requirements

Active licensure in good standing in relevant therapy discipline(s).
Minimum of 5 years of clinical experience in pediatric therapy services.
Proven ability to lead clinical quality assurance, compliance, and accreditation efforts at an organizational level.
Experience supervising or mentoring fieldwork students.
Exceptional ability to communicate strategically and persuasively with a wide range of stakeholders.
Strong organizational and systems-thinking skills with the ability to manage complexity across multiple sites, states, and teams simultaneously.
Advanced proficiency with clinical and operational software including databases, EMR/EHR systems, LMS platforms, and productivity tools (including deTASO).
Ability to analyze and interpret clinical, financial, and operational data to drive decision-making and continuous improvement.
Ability to read, interpret, and develop policies, clinical documentation, regulatory guidance, and organizational standards.
Demonstrated ability to lead and present effectively before organizational leadership, clinical teams, families, and external audiences.
Ability to manage and prioritize multiple high-stakes initiatives in a fast-paced, growing organization.
Maintains dependable transportation and willingness to travel regularly across sites; overnight travel required.
Ability to maintain regular and punctual attendance and complete responsibilities in a timely manner.

Nice To Haves

Demonstrated experience managing Director-level staff and developing clinical leadership teams across multiple therapy disciplines.
10+ years of pediatric therapy clinical and leadership experience.
Experience leading programming across multiple therapy disciplines (OT, PT, and/or SLP) simultaneously.
Experience leading therapy programming across multiple states or regions.
Experience with deTASO or comparable clinical data and operations platforms.
Background in organizational development, strategic planning, or program expansion.

Responsibilities

Serve as the clinical leader for Occupational Therapy (OT), Physical Therapy (PT), Speech-Language Pathology (SLP), and Developmental Therapy (DT) at Pediatrics Plus.
Ensure clinical quality, compliance, strategic direction, and cultural integrity of therapy programming across all Pediatrics Plus sites.
Clinically oversee a team of Directors of Therapy Services.
Partner across clinical lines, operations, finance, and executive leadership to deliver exceptional, evidence-based, and scalable therapy programming aligned with the organization’s mission, values, and growth trajectory.
Lead by example, reinforcing the Pediatrics Plus culture, mission, and core values.
Provide enterprise-level leadership and strategic direction for all OT, PT, and SLP services.
Clinically lead and develop site-level Directors of Therapy Services and Developmental Evaluators.
Lead and oversee the Therapy Now Coordinator and strategize for its growth and development.
Assist with hiring, onboarding, performance management, and succession planning for Director-level therapy roles.
Uphold and model the leadership principles and management philosophy of Pediatrics Plus.
Develop and execute a multi-year strategic vision for OT, PT, and SLP programming.
Anticipate and plan proactively for changes based on trends, regulatory shifts, evidence-based research, and data analytics.
Coordinate and execute therapy-based initiatives for service provision betterment.
Lead therapy programming expansion for new sites and states, providing clinical infrastructure, leadership, and guidance.
Collaborate with leadership to initiate and complete the transition of new sites and programs into the therapy operational structure.
Research and report on emerging evidence-based practices and evaluate their integration.
Hold full budget ownership for the therapy clinical line (OT, PT, SLP) and budget forecasting.
Make and evaluate decisions with a clear understanding of their financial impact.
Partner with finance and operations to develop annual budgets.
Oversee and ensure clinical quality, fidelity, and outcomes of OT, PT, and SLP programming through quality assurance systems, site visits, coaching, and feedback loops.
Monitor therapy programming for best practices and measurable outcomes, ensuring compliance with professional standards and licensure requirements.
Monitor all practices and record-keeping for compliance with state requirements, professional standards, and payor guidelines.
Lead organizational accreditation readiness and maintenance for therapy services.
Review outsourced and contracted therapy assessments and services.
Maintain and advance quality assurance measures.
Collaborate with peer Clinical Line Leads to build a unified operational structure.
Collaborate with operations and administrative teams to ensure therapy service delivery is structurally sound, scalable, and aligned with organizational systems.
Collaborate to update, develop, and modify therapy-related components of deTASO.
Lead and collaborate with site-level Directors of Therapy Services for implementation of training, programming, and site-specific needs.
Communicate overall therapy program quality, culture, financial performance, and operational needs/successes to the SVP of Clinical Lines.
Problem solve and critically assess opportunities to improve quality, processes, and structure across therapy disciplines.
Assist with marketing events and initiatives as needed.
Attend required planning, leadership, and team meetings.
Provide continued development of therapy structure at the company and site level.
Provide strategic oversight and direction of training modules and professional development programming.
Support continuing education programming for OT, PT, and SLP staff.
Demonstrate continued personal growth in clinical, leadership, and strategic skills.
Respond constructively to feedback and model a growth mindset.
Participate in annual performance reviews.
Participate in regular one-on-one meetings with the Senior VP of Clinical Lines.
Assist and support executive leadership during company-wide initiatives.
Communicate any needs, concerns, or proactive recommendations to the SVP of Clinical Lines.