Clinical Director - Occupational Therapist

Overview

At Powerback, we're on a mission to improve lives. As the leader in physical, occupational, speech, and respiratory therapies, we help older adults stay active and thrive while providing essential therapy for children at home and in school. With over 38 years of trusted service, our reach spans skilled nursing centers, assisted and independent living facilities, outpatient clinics, and home‑based care.

Join an industry‑leading team that restores hope and makes a lasting impact.

• Medical, Dental, and Vision plans for Full‑Time members;
  Dental and Vision for Part‑Time.
• Generous paid time off for all team members.
• Powerback Clinical Mentorship Program for new graduates.
• Free CEUs through Medbridge.
• H‑1B visa and relocation assistance;
  Journey Travel Program for nationwide roles.
• Exclusive perks on wireless, TV, home/auto/renters and pet insurance, childcare, eldercare;
  Power Zone Employee Recognition;
  Clinicians in Action development.

The Clinical Director drives clinical practice by leading the Regional Vice Presidents and Clinical Operations Area Directors in promoting consistent and efficient evidence‑based practice. Key duties include:

• Developing and strategically directing clinical analysis, education, training, and planning to ensure quality care across all disciplines.
• Serving as a clinical expert and providing leadership for the clinical team.
• Guiding clinical operations through analytical processes, implementing service delivery programs and initiatives.
• Influencing practice through motivation, role modeling, and leadership to achieve company goals.
• Providing assessments, analysis, and improvement plans for clinical practice, including evidence‑based and guideline‑driven care.
• Conducting root‑cause analysis, overseeing GRS clinical standards, regulatory compliance, and educational planning.
• Analyzing clinical needs assessments, guiding strategic plans for practice improvement.
• Developing and sustaining clinical processes and improvement plans, ensuring outcomes align with GRS standards.
• Identifying training needs and delivering educational programs through various delivery modes.
• Acting as a clinical resource for education initiatives, standards of practice, ethics, and practice acts.
• Representing Powerback in professional associations and outreach activities.
• Engaging master clinicians for specialty projects and supporting professional growth plans.
• Conducting documentation audits, QI/QA, case‑management reviews and risk mitigation plans.
• Participating in compliance investigations and interpreting regulations.
• Collaborating on clinical quality improvement initiatives with internal and external partners.
• Strategic engagement in customer meetings, differentiating GRS as a clinical leader.
• Providing discipline‑specific patient care, modeling assessment, treatment, and clinical reasoning.
• Performing other related duties as required.

• Valid Physical Therapy license in state(s) of practice, or proof of license and eligibility.
• Master’s degree in Physical Therapy, or Master’s in a related field plus Bachelor’s, or Bachelor’s plus 5 years progressively responsible PT experience.
• Degree earned outside the U.S. must be evaluated as U.S. equivalent.
• Licensed/certified/registered as required in states of practice and certified by appropriate national board.
• Minimum 3 years experience in adult and/or geriatric clinical setting with at least one year of management/supervisory experience.
• Active participation in geriatric‑related professional or educational activities preferred.
• Patient care experience within last 2‑3 years required.

Posted Salary Range: USD $40.00 – $50.00 /hr. Bonus: USD $5,000.00