Chief Clinical Officer SLP

Job Description

Job Description

Chief Clincial Officer - Speech Language Pathology (SLP)

Downtown Fort Lauderdale, FL HQ – In-Office

About ICBD

ICBD is a robust single-family office focused on private investment and business development, supporting exceptional companies in healthcare, technology, and beyond.

We own and operate a growing portfolio of high-performance businesses united by a shared commitment to people, operational excellence, and long-term value creation. But we’re not just building businesses—we’re building a legacy of leadership, innovation, and purpose.

Joining ICBD means you'll be part of the team behind some of the fastest-growing companies in healthcare, technology, and business services. We are proudly self-funded, committed to sustainable growth, and led by visionary thought leaders—including our CEO and Founder, the 2024 Ernst & Young U.S. Entrepreneur Of The Year® National Overall Award winner.

Our most visible success is ABA Centers, a revolutionary leader in autism care and diagnostics, ranked #5 on the 2024 Inc. 5000 list of fastest-growing private companies in the U.S.

The ICBD portfolio includes these dynamic organizations united by strategic vision, operational expertise, and unwavering commitment to excellence:

• ABA Centers – The leading provider of autism care in the U.S., with 13 regional brands and 70+ operating areas.

• GateHouse Treatment – A comprehensive network of substance use disorder programs that address the full spectrum of recovery needs from medical treatment to supportive housing and respite services.

• Marquis MD – A concierge medicine concept redefining healthcare by prioritizing convenience, connection, and care powered by advanced technology.

• Exact Billing Solutions – Innovative revenue cycle management and advanced billing support systems for healthcare providers.

• Curative AI – A next-generation platform using AI to disrupt and transform the healthcare system by providing new solutions for revenue cycle management, scheduling, medical documentation, clinical and diagnostic support, and more.

• The Christopher M. Barnett Family Foundation – The philanthropic heart of ICBD, advancing programs that address autism care, food insecurity, homelessness, women’s empowerment, and underserved children.

Recognition & Awards

At ICBD, our commitment to operational excellence, ethical leadership, and transformative care has earned us recognition across industries. Our portfolio companies and leadership team have been honored with multiple awards, including:

• Inc. 5000 – 5th Fastest-Growing Private Company in America (2024).

• Financial Times – #1 on "The Americas' Fastest Growing Companies." 

• EY Entrepreneur Of The Year® U.S. Overall.

• South Florida Business Journal’s Top 100 Companies.

• Florida Trend Magazine's 500 Most Influential Business Leaders.

• Inc. Best in Business, Health Services.

The Role

The Chief Clinical Officer (CCO) is the founding clinical leader of a new premium speech-language pathology (SLP) platform — responsible for building, setting the standard for, and continuously elevating clinical excellence across every location we open. You will not inherit a playbook. You will write it.

This is not a traditional SLP practice — and we are not looking for someone who wants to run one. We are building an environment where the best clinicians in the country can finally do their best work: smaller caseloads, more impactful sessions and a leadership team that treats clinical excellence as the business strategy — not a constraint on it.

The culture here moves like a startup. Ideas are rewarded regardless of where they come from. Problems get solved, not escalated. The people who thrive here are energized by building something from scratch and take personal ownership of outcomes.

The CCO we are looking for brings a deep, proven track record in speech-language pathology — and a genuine passion for the intersection of SLP and Applied Behavior Analysis. The majority of our clients will be children on the autism spectrum, and one of our defining clinical advantages will be how seamlessly our SLP team collaborates with the ABA specialists already in each child's life. We are not looking for an ABA expert. We are looking for someone who believes deeply in that collaboration and brings real energy to it.

The CCO will be responsible for the overall clinical vision, quality, and integrity of services across all clinic locations.

The primary mandate is a dual mission: ensuring elite clinical integrity and evidence-based outcomes while aggressively scaling operations across a network of geographically clustered, high-performance boutique centers.

This role provides strategic leadership in the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of speech-language pathology services, with a particular emphasis on evidence-based practices for individuals with autism spectrum disorder, while also ensuring high-quality care for a broad range of communication disorders.

Key Performance Indicators (KPI's)

Successful performance in this role will be measured by:

• Clinical Differentiation: You will build proprietary, integrated treatment programs that produce outcomes families talk about and pediatricians refer to — without exception, across every center we open.
• Network Expansion: You will serve as the clinical backbone for an aggressive growth trajectory — 5–6 boutique centers in the first phase, scaling to 10 locations within year one and 24 by the end of year two.
• Talent Pipeline: Successful recruitment, "deprogramming," and retention of specialized SLPs in a scarce labor market. The target is 50+ clinicians and aides within 24 months.
• Reputational Leadership: Establishing the organization as a knowledge leader through university partnerships and published clinical research.
• Payer Relations: Optimizing clinical documentation and outcomes to serve as an expert interface with insurance providers and AS HA.

Clinical Leadership, Innovation, and Strategy

• Design and execute a comprehensive clinical vision aligned with the organization’s mission and growth strategy that merges language expertise with behavioral intervention skills, moving beyond traditional "siloed" therapy.
• Establish and maintain clinical standards, protocols, and evidence-based practices across all locations.
• Ensure services reflect best practices in autism intervention as well as broader speech and language disorders.
• Create science-based curricula, assessment tools, and training videos that utilize augmentative communication (AAC) and novel technologies.
• Establish protocols and supervision structures to ensure "clinical fidelity" (consistency of quality) across all current and future sites.

Quality Assurance & Compliance

• Oversee clinical quality assurance systems to ensure consistency and excellence across sites.
• Monitor outcomes and implement data-driven improvements.
• Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local regulations, licensure standards, and payer requirements.
• Lead accreditation efforts and maintain readiness for audits and reviews.
• Strategic Growth & Multi-Site Operations
• Site Launches: Partner with operations leadership to launch 5–6 smaller, accessible centers designed to meet the high-frequency visit needs of families.
• Quality Assurance: Conduct regular site audits and mentor local Clinical Directors/Lead SLPs to maintain excellence at scale.
• Payer Strategy: Act as the lead clinical voice in negotiations and audits with insurance companies and regulatory bodies (ASHA).

Leadership & Academic Engagement

• Team Building: Recruit and mentor a high-performing clinical team; foster a culture of accountability, autonomy, and "impact over micromanagement".
• Academic Ties: Build university partnerships and adjunct opportunities to create a sustainable talent pipeline of graduating SLPs.
• Thought Leadership: Lead efforts for clinical accreditation and represent the organization at national professional forums and in research publications.
• Program Development & Growth
• Design and expand specialized programs for individuals with autism, including early intervention, AAC, and social communication.
• Ensure services are inclusive of children with a wide range of speech and language needs.
• Collaborate on strategic growth plans, including new locations and service offerings.
• Represent the organization in clinical partnerships, community outreach, and professional forums.
• Collaboration & Partnership
• Partner with executive leadership on organizational strategy and growth.
• Collaborate with operations, finance, and development teams to align clinical services with business objectives.
• Serve as a key spokesperson on clinical matters for families, partners, and stakeholders.

Requirements

Candidate Profile & Requirements:

Education & Certification

• Preferred: Doctoral degree (PhD) in Speech-Language Pathology or a related field (strongly preferred for research and credibility-building).
• Required: ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC-SLP) and current state licensure.
• Highly Valued: Dual certification as a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA).

Experience

• 10+ years of clinical experience including significant leadership roles.
• Proven track record in scaling clinical services within a fast growth organization.
• An affinity with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and related neurodevelopmental challenges, and the overlap between ABA therapy and SLP as it related to patients with autism.
• Experience navigating the managed care/insurance landscape and ASHA compliance.

Skills & Competencies

• Deep knowledge of evidence-based practices in speech-language pathology and autism intervention.
• Strong leadership and team-building skills across multidisciplinary teams.
• Experience developing clinical systems, protocols, and outcome measurement frameworks.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strategic thinker with the ability to operationalize the vision across multiple locations.
• Ability to partner effectively with Finance, HR, and Operations to align clinical goals with business objectives.

Preferred Attributes

• An affinity with pediatric, autism-focused, or neurodevelopmental settings.
• Familiarity with AAC and interdisciplinary care models.
• Experience working in a growth-oriented or startup environment.
• Passion for mission-driven, family-centered care.

Benefits

Special C-Suite Benefits Package

• 21 paid days off (15 days of PTO, which increases with tenure, plus 6 holidays)
• 100% paid family health insurance premium
• 100% premium paid for dental and vision insurance for family
• Concierge medical doctor for employee
• 100% premium paid for long-term disability
• SERP (Supplemental Executive Retirement Plan) for employee
• Generous 401(k) match
• Annual C-suite bonus program

At ICBD, we believe leadership, innovation, and purpose go hand in hand. Be part of a team where your work drives lasting impact and your career reaches new heights.

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