Site Director, Pediatric Neurodevelopmental Care

Allcareers; Westlake Village (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 220,000; Full time

Job summary

Cortica is seeking a Site Director to lead a single Cortica center, overseeing operations, clinical quality, and culture. You will manage a multidisciplinary team of clinicians and administrators, align daily work with Cortica's care model, and drive performance and growth at the site.

You will partner with the Area Director and corporate teams to implement strategic goals, ensure regulatory compliance, and foster a safe, collaborative environment for patients, families, and teammates.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in a clinical discipline.
• 5+ years of management experience in office settings, preferably healthcare.

Responsibilities

• Manage, coach, and develop clinical and administrative leaders across all service lines to build a high-performing site team.
• Foster a culture of accountability, transparency, and continuous improvement that aligns with Cortica's values and care model.
• Build leadership strength at the site by mentoring emerging leaders and ensuring succession readiness.
• Serve as the primary owner of site-level performance, aligning daily operations with Cortica's clinical, financial, and growth objectives.
• Lead execution of site strategic goals in partnership with the Area Director, with attention to quality of care, efficiency, and innovation.
• Ensure seamless coordination and operational flow across disciplines, optimizing resource utilization and patient throughput.
• Collaborate with Talent Acquisition to refine hiring strategies and develop site-level solutions when hiring challenges arise.
• Manage the site's Profit & Loss (P&L) performance by monitoring operational expenses, maintaining financial health, and executing strategies to drive revenue and contain cost efficiencies.
• Use financial and productivity data to set targets, inform decisions, and hold teams accountable for performance.
• Partner with finance and the area director on budget forecasting, invoice validation, and inventory oversight.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary clinical leaders to ensure alignment with standards set by clinical excellence teams.
• Actively engage in addressing complex client situations, service issues, or escalations in a thoughtful and empathetic manner.
• Ensure the implementation and integration of the Cortica Care Model across all departments at the site.
• Oversee regulatory compliance, facility safety, and operational readiness at all times.
• Manage the administrative team to ensure the facility consistently meets Cortica's standards for safety, branding, cleanliness, and clinical excellence.
• Oversee resolution of patient questions and concerns, ensuring timely, professional, and compassionate communication that reflects Cortica's service standards.
• Promote a psychologically safe and physically secure environment for all teammates, patients, and visitors.
• Serve as a local leader for new initiatives, pilots, or process changes originating from the area or corporate level.
• Partner with Area Director and corporate teams on expansion planning, new teammate onboarding, or center readiness efforts.
• Represent the site in area or company-wide operational leadership meetings as needed.
• Maintain a daily on-site leadership presence and ensure leadership coverage during regular business hours.
• Lead and participate in site events, trainings, team huddles, and community-building activities.
• Travel occasionally for trainings, conferences, or area initiatives.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Operations management

Financial oversight

Stakeholder collaboration

Education

Master's degree in a clinical discipline

Job description

Cortica is seeking a Site Director to lead a single Cortica center, overseeing operations, clinical quality, and culture. You will manage a multidisciplinary team of clinicians and administrators, align daily work with Cortica's care model, and drive performance and growth at the site.

You will partner with the Area Director and corporate teams to implement strategic goals, ensure regulatory compliance, and foster a safe, collaborative environment for patients, families, and teammates.