Regional Director

Athletico; Augusta (GA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

AI Documentation Support

CEU allowance

Mentorship programs

Leadership programs

Incentives based on patient outcomes

Residency programs

Job summary

Athletico in the GA/SC region seeks a Regional Director to oversee clinical operations, growth and team development across clinics. You will ensure exceptional patient care, cultivate partnerships with physicians and the community, and drive region-wide performance against metrics and goals.

Lead strategic planning, budgeting, staffing and program expansion while mentoring staff and coordinating with the Resource Center to support clinical growth and operational excellence.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or Doctorate preferred.
• 3 years of clinical operations experience preferred.
• 1 year of Clinic Manager experience preferred.
• Current State Physical Therapist License
• Current CPR Certification
• Proven track record of developing and motivating a high performing team.
• Ability to read, write and speak English proficiently.

Responsibilities

• Conduct annual strategic planning, budgeting/forecasting, goal-setting and results of P&L within region to drive growth.
• Project labor force planning and staffing to fit business needs and profitability.
• Develop business plans and strategies to align with Athletico’s objectives and grow referrals.
• Oversee clinical and administrative operations for the region including facility needs and relocations.
• Collaborate with Resource Center to enable regional growth and opportunities.
• Develop and manage staff through hiring, onboarding, training and performance management.
• Direct patient care on an as-needed basis.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic planning

Staff development

English proficiency

Education

Master’s degree or Doctorate

Job description

At Athletico, we believe in the power of support – because a little help can lead to extraordinary achievements. Physical therapy isn’t just about recovery; it’s about transformation. Our team thrives on providing life-changing care for our patients, and we know that achieving this begins with taking care of our own.

Our mission is simple yet powerful: Extraordinary people improving lives.

Position Summary:

Reporting to the Vice President, Clinical Operations, the Regional Director is responsible for the oversight, growth, development and advancement of Athletico’s team members within the GA and SC region. This role also ensures that exceptional patient care is delivered, relationships are cultivated and advanced, and an acute recognition and focus on exceeding metric and goal expectations is maintained within assigned region.

Unique and Competitive Benefits offered with this full-time position:

• Athletico clinicians are supported by Generative AI Documentation Scribe - purpose-built AI technology that automatically generates compliant clinical documentation in real time, so you can stay fully present with your patients and deliver the meaningful, undivided care they deserve.
• Yearly Continuing Education Allowance, access to MedBridge and Athletico University, and an additional 5 days of PTO dedicated towards your Continuing Education
• Strategic Mentorship programs
• Leadership programs
• Incentives based on quality care and patient outcomes rather than visits per week
• 900 plus locations in 25 states (top notch care since 1991!)
• Residency Programs and more (Athletico will reimburse 100% of curriculum costs!)

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Conduct annual strategic planning, budgeting/forecasting, goal-setting and results of P&L within individual clinics and region to execute business growth. Analyze annual and monthly Profit and Loss statement to drive targeted financial results and top and bottom-line success and growth throughout the region.
• Project business volumes and demands to ensure labor force planning and staffing model fits the business need and influences growth and region/individual clinic profitability.
• Develop high quality business plans and strategies to align with Athletico’s overall short- and long-term objectives. Plans will include relationship building plan for attainment of new patient referrals with physicians and the community resulting as well as advance and promote clinical specialty services with a focus on new business growth from physicians, patients, and direct access pathways.
• Oversee clinical and administrative operations for assigned region including CAPEX expenditures, facility, build-out and potential relocation as needed.
• Collaborate with Resource Center departments to facilitate regional and clinical growth and opportunities within market
• Develop and manage staff through hiring, on-boarding, open communication, training and development opportunities, disciplinary action and performance management processes; build and maintain employee morale and motivation; ensure the team is appropriately staffed with required competencies.
• Direct patient care on an as needed basis is expected

Qualifications:

• Education:
• Master’s degree or Doctorate preferred
• Work Experience:
• 3 years of clinical operations experience preferred
• 1 year of Clinic Manager experience preferred
• Certification/Licensure:
• Current State Physical Therapist Professional License
• Current CPR Certification
• Knowledge and Technical Skills:
• Proven track record of developing and motivating a high performing team

Language Skills:

• Ability to read, write and speak English proficiently