Regional Director

Athletico; Maryland; On-site; USD 134,000 - 167,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

AI Documentation Support

Continuing Education & PTO

Mentorship programs

Leadership programs

Incentives based on patient outcomes

National footprint (25 states)

Residency programs reimbursed

Job summary

Athletico, a nationwide physical therapy leader, is seeking a Regional Director to oversee operations, growth, and staff development across an assigned region.

You will ensure exceptional patient care, build physician/community referrals, manage budgets, and drive programs while traveling weekly. This role requires strategic thinking, team leadership and a commitment to Athletico's standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree preferred.
• 3 years of clinical operations experience preferred.
• 1 year of Clinic Manager experience preferred.
• Current State Physical or Occupational Therapist license
• Current CPR certification
• Proven track record of developing and motivating a high performing team.

Responsibilities

• Lead annual strategic planning, budgeting/forecasting and region-wide goals.
• Plan labor and staffing to align with growth and profitability.
• Develop business plans to grow patient referrals and physician relationships.
• Oversee regional clinical and administrative operations and facilities.
• Coordinate with Resource Center for regional growth.
• Hire, onboard, train and manage staff; maintain morale.
• Direct patient care as needed.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic planning

People management

Budgeting/forecasting

P&L management

Healthcare operations

Team development

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree or Doctorate preferred

Job description

About Us

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.

Position Overview

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 an assigned 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

• New for 2026! 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:
  • Bachelor’s degree
  • 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 or Occupational 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

Physical Demands

The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential function.

• Ability to fulfill activities including but not limited to remain stationary for extended periods of time (i.e., while working at a desk), stoop/kneel, travel around the office, communicate with others (verbal and written), and use fine motor skills including fine hand manipulation and keyboarding.
• Ability to see at close range, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus
• Ability to lift and move up to 25 pounds

Work Environment

• Consistent with a standard environment, noise level is low with little to no extraordinary environmental factors.
• Frequent travel minimum 3 days per week expected
• Some weekend and after business hours work required

Athletico provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Salaried ranges listed are for full time (40 hour) employees. Additional pay such as incentive, GAP, overtime, and stipends are subject to the rules of each program and may not be available in all locations. Individual base pay depends on various factors, in addition to primary work location, such as complexity and responsibility of role, job duties/requirements, and relevant experience and skills. Base pay ranges are reviewed and typically updated each year. Offers are made within the base pay range applicable at the time.

Minimum Salary/Wage

USD $133,600.00/Yr.

Maximum Salary/Wage

USD $167,000.00/Yr.