Physician Medical Director - Competitive Salary

Job Description

Director of Therapy Operations | Inpatient RehabilitationLead a Growing Therapy Team | Make an Impact | Strong Leadership OpportunityClinical Magnet, a division of ICON Medical Network, is looking for an experienced Director of Therapy Operations to lead therapy services within a highly respected inpatient rehabilitation hospital.This is an excellent opportunity for a PT or OT with strong leadership experience who enjoys developing teams, improving clinical operations, and building strong relationships across departments. The therapy team includes a mix of experienced clinicians and newer therapists, making this a key leadership role focused on team development, stability, and continued growth.This is a DIRECT HIRE opportunity!Why Choose This Opportunity \n

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• $118,000 - $131,200 base salary, plus hospital incentive plan
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• Relocation assistance available
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• Lead and develop a multidisciplinary therapy team
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• Strong focus on clinical quality, patient experience, and team culture
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• Opportunity to work within a specialized inpatient rehabilitation environment
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• Comprehensive benefits package
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• Tuition reimbursement and continuing education opportunities
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• 401(k) with company match
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• Dedicated leadership support and a structured first-year preceptorshipAbout the RoleAs the Director of Therapy Operations, you will provide strategic and operational leadership for the therapy department while ensuring high-quality patient care and regulatory compliance. This position works closely with therapy leadership and other hospital departments to support clinical excellence, team development, and positive patient outcomes.Key responsibilities include: \n
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  • Provide leadership, direction, and oversight for Therapy Operations
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  • Develop and support a strong, collaborative therapy team
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  • Establish and maintain departmental policies, processes, and standards
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  • Monitor clinical quality, productivity, documentation, and regulatory compliance
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  • Build strong relationships with nursing, physicians, hospital leadership, and other departments
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  • Support staff development, education, recruitment, and retention
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  • Use operational and financial data to support department planning and decision-making
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  • Stay current with applicable state, federal, and professional standards
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  • Support a positive patient experience and culture of clinical excellence
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  • Provide patient care when necessary, but this is primarily a leadership position with no regular patient caseloadIdeal BackgroundThe ideal candidate is a proven therapy leader who has successfully managed a large rehabilitation team and understands the operational and clinical demands of an inpatient rehabilitation setting.Experience in acute care, inpatient rehabilitation, SNF, or LTACH will be considered.Qualifications: \n
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    • Current state license as a Physical Therapist, Speech Language Pathologist or Occupational Therapist
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    • Bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited therapy program
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    • Master's or Doctorate degree in a professional or management discipline preferred
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    • Minimum 5 years of rehabilitation experience
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    • Minimum 2 years of management/leadership experience
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    • Strong track record of leading and developing therapy teams
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    • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
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    • Ability to build effective relationships across departments
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    • CPR/BLS certification preferred or as required by hospital policyCompensation & Benefits \n
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      • $118,000 - $131,200 base salary + hospital incentive plan
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      • Benefits include medical, dental and vision coverage, paid time off, paid holidays, 401(k) with company match, tuition reimbursement, continuing education opportunities, flexible spending/health savings accounts, and more.Apply today to take the next step in your therapy leadership career!Keywords: Director of Therapy Operations, Director of Therapy, Therapy Director, Director of Rehabilitation, Rehabilitation Director, PT Director, OT Director, Physical Therapist, Occupational Therapist, Inpatient Rehabilitation, Acute Rehab, Rehab Leadership, Therapy Management
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