Clinical Director (Multidisciplinary Pediatric Outpatient)

Kidology, Inc; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 86,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Vision coverage

Paid Time Off & Holidays

CEU allowance

Leadership development stipend

Job summary

Kidology,inc. seeks a Clinical Director to lead its two pediatric therapy practices in Southampton, PA and Northeast PA. You will oversee a high-volume, multidisciplinary team of OT, PT, and SLP, bridging excellent patient care with strong operational performance.

The ideal candidate will foster team culture, identify unmet clinical needs, optimize clinician productivity, and drive program development and revenue growth across both locations.

Qualifications

• Licensed PT, OT, or SLP active in PA (preferred).
• Or a Master's in Healthcare Administration with pediatric therapy management experience.
• 3+ years pediatric clinical experience.
• 2+ years leadership in outpatient setting.
• Proven productivity and program growth track record.

Responsibilities

• Culture & retention: build a supportive, engaging environment that boosts morale and retention.
• Mentorship: provide clinical guidance, regular 1-on-1 coaching, and professional development for OT, PT, SLP.
• Cross-disciplinary collaboration: drive co-treatments, evaluations, and cross-referrals across OT, PT, SLP.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Pediatric therapy

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

PA licensure (PT/OT/SLP)

MHA / Healthcare Leadership

Tools

Pediatric EMR

Scheduling tools

Healthcare analytics dashboards

Job description

Kidology,inc. Clinical Director (Multidisciplinary Pediatric Outpatient) Southampton, PA·Philadelphia, PA·Full time

We are seeking an energetic, driven, and strategic Clinical Manager to lead our vibrant, high-volume pediatric therapy practices across our two clinic locations. In this role, you will bridge the gap between high-quality patient care and operational performance. You will be responsible for leading and inspiring a multidisciplinary team of Occupational Therapists (OT), Physical Therapists (PT), and Speech-Language Pathologists (SLP).

About Kidology,inc.

Kidology, Inc. Established in 2014, we're a top-rated family-friendly provider agency in Pennsylvania. We specialize in educational services for special needs, including speech therapy, Special Instruction, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Behavior Services, offering therapies and sessions for a wide range of developmental delays, including Autism. Our goal is to help children reach their developmental milestones.

Description

Position Title: Clinical Director – Pediatric Therapy (OT, PT, SLP)

Locations: Southampton & Northeast

Position Type: Full-Time Exempt

Reports To: Founder & Operations Manager

Position Summary

We are seeking an energetic, driven, and strategic Clinical Director to lead our vibrant, high-volume pediatric therapy practices across our two clinic locations.

In this role, you will bridge the gap between high-quality patient care and operational performance. You will be responsible for leading and inspiring a multidisciplinary team of Occupational Therapists (OT), Physical Therapists (PT), and Speech-Language Pathologists (SLP) . The ideal candidate is a natural motivator who can foster team culture, identify unmet clinical needs in our community, optimize clinician productivity, and directly contribute to practice growth and revenue optimization.

Key Responsibilities

1. Clinical Leadership & Team Motivation

• Culture & Retention: Build a supportive, engaging environment that boosts morale, reduces clinician burnout, and promotes retention.
• Mentorship: Provide clinical guidance, regular 1-on-1 coaching, and structured professional development for therapists across OT, PT, and SLP disciplines.
• Cross-Disciplinary Collaboration: Drive effective co-treatments, multidisciplinary evaluations, and cross-referrals between OT, PT, and SLP to provide comprehensive care plans.

2. Service Gap Identification & Program Development

• Market Expansion: Identify underserved pediatric conditions, specialty niches (e.g., feeding therapy, sensory integration, intensive PT programs, AAC), or age groups to introduce new high-demand clinical programs.
• Waitlist Optimization: Analyze clinic waitlists across both locations to identify demand surpluses and match therapist capacity accordingly.

3. Operational Excellence & Revenue Growth

• Productivity Management: Track and optimize key performance indicators (KPIs), including therapist billable units, schedule utilization rates, cancellation mitigation, and documentation timeliness.
• Capacity & Scheduling Strategy: Oversee clinic scheduling workflows across both sites to maximize room and therapist utilization.
• Multi-Site Oversight: Balance weekly physical presence between both clinic locations to maintain operational consistency and strong team alignment.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Clinical Credential: Licensed Physical Therapist (PT), Occupational Therapist (OT), or Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) active in PA (preferred), OR a Master’s in Healthcare Administration (MHA) / Healthcare Leadership with significant pediatric therapy management experience.
• Experience:
  • Minimum 3+ years of pediatric clinical experience in OT, PT, or SLP.
  • Minimum 2+ years in a leadership, management, or supervisory role within an outpatient setting.
• Proven Track Record: Demonstrated success in improving clinician productivity, launching new programs, or driving clinic revenue growth.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency with Pediatric EMR systems, schedule management tools, and healthcare analytics dashboards.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Clinician Retention & Engagement: Low staff turnover and high employee satisfaction scores across both locations.
• Clinic Utilization & Revenue: Achieving targeted billable hours and revenue benchmarks across OT, PT, and SLP departments.
• Cross-Referral Rate: Increasing the percentage of single-discipline patients evaluated for co-occurring therapy needs.

Benefits & Compensation

• Salary: Competitive base salary $95K + up to $15K in annual performance-based leadership bonus tied to therapist schedule utilization and improvement in therapist retention and support.
• Health & Wellness: Comprehensive Health and Vision coverage.
• Paid Time Off: Generous PTO + Paid Holidays.
• Professional Growth: Continuing Education Units (CEU) allowance and leadership development stipend.