Regional Director

US-MD

Regional Director

Posted August 20, 2026

Job Function Physical Therapy/Clinical Leadership

Employment Type

Full-Time

Requisition #

Zip Code 21211

At Athletico, we believe in the power of support – because a little help can lead to extraordinary achievements. Physical therapyisn’tjust about recovery;it’sabout 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.

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.

• 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 Med Bridge 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!)

• 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.

• 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

• Ability to read, write and speak English proficiently

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…