Director of Clinical Training (Pediatric Therapy)

Right Choice Resources; Scottsdale (AZ); Presencial; USD 100.000 - 115.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

A healthcare consulting firm is seeking a Director of Clinical Training & Development to lead the training systems for pediatric therapists. This pivotal role involves designing onboarding and mentorship programs to enhance clinical skills across multiple clinics. The ideal candidate has significant pediatric clinical experience and mentoring capabilities. Success in this position is measured by improved clinical decision-making and therapist retention rates. A focus on development rather than operational tasks is encouraged.

Formación

• 5+ years of pediatric clinical experience required.
• Demonstrated mentoring experience for clinicians or students.
• Strong understanding of pediatric best practices.

Responsabilidades

• Design structured onboarding programs for new therapists.
• Oversee student clinical rotation program.
• Support retention through structured development.

Conocimientos

Pediatric clinical experience

Mentoring clinicians

Strong communication

Strong clinical judgment

Leadership skills

System building

Educación

Licensed OT, PT, or SLP

Descripción del empleo

Compensation

Compensation: $100,000–$115,000 base salary plus 5–10% bonus, with flexibility based on experience

Position Summary

Our client is hiring a Director of Clinical Training & Development to design and lead the systems that develop exceptional pediatric therapists across a growing, multi-clinic organization.

This is a high-visibility role reporting directly to the CEO, focused on building structured onboarding, mentorship, and ongoing development programs that strengthen clinical judgment, consistency, and long-term clinician growth.

The role also oversees the student clinical rotation program, ensuring high-quality training experiences while building a strong pipeline of future therapists.

This is a clinical leadership and development role. It does not include billing, coding, reimbursement, or financial performance responsibilities.

Core Responsibilities

• Design and implement structured onboarding programs for new therapists
• Build and maintain competency frameworks across OT, PT, and SLP
• Develop training materials, SOPs, and clinical best practice guidelines
• Ensure all training aligns with evidence-based care and clinical standards
• Partner with clinic leadership to identify and address training needs

Clinical Leadership & Quality

• Serve as a clinical resource and thought partner to therapists and practice leaders
• Strengthen clinical reasoning and decision making across the organization
• Promote consistent standards of care across multiple clinic locations
• Provide guidance on complex cases and clinical decision making
• Support documentation quality from a clinical accuracy standpoint
• Reinforce a culture of mentorship, learning, and accountability

Recruitment & Talent Development

• Partner with leadership on therapist hiring strategy
• Participate in clinical interviews and candidate evaluation
• Build relationships with universities and training programs
• Support retention through structured development and career pathways
• Identify high-potential clinicians and support leadership development

Student Rotation Program

• Oversee the student clinical rotation program across therapy disciplines
• Set clear expectations, structure, and learning objectives for rotations
• Support clinical supervisors in delivering strong student experiences
• Strengthen university partnerships and referral pipelines
• Use the program as a strategic source of future hires
• Administrative coordination may be supported by internal staff

Systems & Strategic Impact

• Build scalable training systems that support multi-clinic growth
• Track and improve outcomes related to clinician development
• Identify gaps in clinical quality and drive continuous improvement
• Partner with executive leadership on long-term clinical talent strategy

This role does not oversee:

• Billing or coding
• Insurance reimbursement or revenue cycle
• Financial performance or productivity management

These functions are managed by dedicated specialists and leadership teams.2

Required Qualifications

• Licensed OT, PT, or SLP in good standing
• 5+ years of pediatric clinical experience
• Demonstrated experience mentoring clinicians or supervising students
• Strong clinical judgment and understanding of pediatric best practices
• Proven ability to influence and develop clinicians
• Strong communication and leadership skills
• Ability to build systems, not just solve individual problems

Preferred Qualifications

• Leadership experience within a pediatric therapy organization
• Experience building or scaling training programs
• Experience supervising student clinicians
• Experience working across multiple clinic locations

What Success Looks Like

• Therapists ramp faster and perform at a higher clinical level
• Clinical decision making improves across the organization
• Consistency of care increases across all locations
• Student program becomes a reliable pipeline for hiring
• Clinician retention improves through structured development

Who Will Thrive in This Role

• A highly credible pediatric clinician who is respected by peers
• A mentor who naturally develops others and raises the bar
• A systems thinker who enjoys building scalable solutions
• A leader who can influence without relying on authority
• Someone who is comfortable staying focused on clinical development, not operations

Who Is Not a Fit

• Candidates seeking ownership of operations or financial performance
• Candidates focused primarily on revenue, productivity, or billing
• Clinicians without meaningful mentorship or training experience
• Individuals who prefer managing tasks instead of building systems