Director of Occupational Therapy — Growth & Excellence

South Carolina Sports Medicine; North Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Base salary

Bonus program

Healthcare

401(k)

Paid time off

CE support

Licensing reimbursement

Disability & Life insurance

Employee assistance

Career growth

Job summary

Axis Hand & Physical Therapy is seeking a Director of Occupational Therapy to lead and oversee the growth, performance, and operational excellence of our OT services across the organization. The ideal candidate is a proven clinical leader with strong business acumen, skilled in staffing, quality, and program development, and committed to outstanding patient care and organizational profitability.

This leadership role requires collaboration with executive leadership to drive strategic initiatives

Qualifications

• Current SC Occupational Therapist (OTR/L) license in good standing.
• Minimum of 7 years of progressive occupational therapy experience.
• Minimum of 3 years of leadership or management experience overseeing clinical teams.
• Demonstrated experience managing budgets, financial performance, and operational metrics.
• Strong knowledge of outpatient rehabilitation services, clinical operations, and healthcare regulations.
• Excellent leadership, communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide vision, leadership, and strategic direction for the Occupational Therapy Department.
• Develop and manage departmental budgets, forecasts, and productivity targets.
• Lead recruitment, onboarding, and retention for OT staff across locations.
• Directly supervise OT Managers and clinical staff; conduct performance evaluations.
• Ensure delivery of high-quality, evidence-based OT services and regulatory compliance.
• Oversee day-to-day OT operations across all clinic locations and optimize care delivery.
• Develop and maintain relationships with referral sources, physicians, and community partners.
• Support business development and market expansion initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

Budgeting

Staff Development

Operational Management

Clinical Excellence

Communication

Education

Master's or Doctorate in Occupational Therapy

Job description

Axis Hand & Physical Therapy is seeking a Director of Occupational Therapy to lead and oversee the growth, performance, and operational excellence of our OT services across the organization. The ideal candidate is a proven clinical leader with strong business acumen, skilled in staffing, quality, and program development, and committed to outstanding patient care and organizational profitability.

This leadership role requires collaboration with executive leadership to drive strategic initiatives