Physician Liaison

Apara Autism Centers; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Two weeks of accrued PTO

Nine paid holidays

Bonus opportunities

Job summary

Apara Autism Centers | Autism Learning Colaborative seeks a Physician Liaison in Dallas to drive new client referrals. Based in Dallas and field-based, you will visit pediatricians, psychologists, and other referral sources 4-5 days a week, educating providers on ABA therapy and turning relationships into families starting services.

This role requires 2+ years in outside sales or provider relations within healthcare or ABA, strong communication, and willingness to travel across markets including

Qualifications

• 2+ years in outside sales, business development, or provider relations within healthcare, pediatrics, or ABA/behavioral health.
• Proven track record of meeting or exceeding sales or referral targets.
• Strong presentation and relationship-building skills with clinical audiences.
• Travel 4-5 days per week with valid driver's license and reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Visit pediatric practices, psychology offices, therapy clinics, schools, and community organizations to generate new client referrals.
• Plan and maintain a consistent visit cadence across Dallas, Houston, San Antonio, Albuquerque, St. Louis, and Omaha.
• Deliver in-office presentations and lunch-and-learns on ABA therapy and Apara | ALC services.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for referring physicians, clinical staff, and office managers.
• Move referrals from inquiry to start of services with Intake team support.
• Meet monthly visit and referral targets and log all outreach activity in the CRM.

Skills

Outside sales

Provider relations

Communication

Travel

Education

Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Business, Healthcare Administration, Psychology, or related field

Job description

Physician Liaison

Department: Marketing/Intake

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Corporate- Dallas

Reporting To: CEO

Compensation: $60,000 - $70,000 / year

Description

Physician Liaison

Location: Dallas, TX | Field-based, with regular travel to all of our markets: Dallas, Houston, San Antonio, Albuquerque, St. Louis, and Omaha

Why Work for Apara Autism Centers | Autism Learning Colaborative?

Apara | ALC is a leading provider of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy, dedicated to empowering individuals with autism and supporting their families. Our mission is to foster awareness, inclusion, and progress through compassionate care and evidence-based services. We are committed to making a meaningful impact in the communities we serve by delivering exceptional therapy, education, and advocacy.

Job Summary:

The Physician Liaison drives new client referrals across all Apara | ALC markets. Based in Dallas, you'll spend 4-5 days a week in the field visiting pediatricians, psychologists, developmental specialists, and other referral sources, educating providers on ABA therapy and turning those relationships into a steady flow of new families.

Key Responsibilities

• Referral Generation: Visit pediatric practices, psychology offices, therapy clinics, schools, and community organizations to generate new client referrals.
• Multi-Market Territory: Plan and maintain a consistent visit cadence across Dallas, Houston, San Antonio, Albuquerque, St. Louis, and Omaha.
• Provider Education: Deliver in-office presentations and lunch-and-learns on ABA therapy and Apara | ALC services.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for referring physicians, clinical staff, and office managers.
• Work with the Intake team and Center Directors to move referrals from inquiry to start of services.
• Meet monthly visit and referral targets and log all outreach activity in the CRM.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

Required:

• Experience: 2+ years in outside sales, business development, or provider relations within healthcare, pediatrics, or ABA/behavioral health.
• Results: Proven track record of meeting or exceeding sales or referral targets.
• Communication: Strong presentation and relationship-building skills with clinical audiences.
• Travel: Valid driver's license, reliable transportation, current auto insurance, and the ability to travel 4-5 days per week, including occasional overnight travel to other markets.

Preferred:

• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Business, Healthcare Administration, Psychology, or a related field, or equivalent relevant experience.
• Experience marketing ABA, autism, or pediatric therapy services.
• Established referral relationships in Dallas or any of our markets.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Two weeks of accrued PTO
• Nine paid holidays annually
• Bonus opportunities based on performance and metrics

Equal Opportunity Employer

Apara | ALC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment. Employment decisions are based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs- without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, or any other protected status.