Therapy Director

Senior Therapy Department Head

This is a department-head position for a seasoned therapy leader who's ready to step fully into strategy high-impact leadership. You'll own the direction of a multidisciplinary therapy department: its people, its performance, its culture, and its reputation within the organization.

Department: Physical Therapy

Reports to: CEO

Schedule/Type: Full-Time - Salary

Travel Requirement: Some between Boulder and Broomfield

Wage: $110,000-$142,000 annually (commensurate with experience) Bonus Eligibility: Yes

Requirements

• Setting the strategic direction for all therapy services, aligned to organizational goals
• Leading department hiring, development, performance, and succession
• Owning the departmental budget: forecasting, variance analysis, and corrective action
• Driving quality assurance and performance improvement programs (QAPI)
• Maintaining regulatory and accreditation compliance, including survey readiness
• Building relationships with physicians, clinical staff, and executive leadership
• Developing and reporting on KPIs that reflect departmental impact and outcomes
• Representing therapy at the organizational leadership level as its primary advocate

What We're Looking For:

• Master's degree in Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Healthcare Administration, or closely related field
• 7+ years in a therapy or rehabilitation setting, with at least 4 in formal leadership
• Demonstrated experience managing budgets, quality programs, and multi-disciplinary teams
• Comfort navigating complex institutional environments; multi-site experience a plus
• Colorado therapist licensure (PT, OT, SLP) preferred not required for those with graduate-level healthcare administration credentials
• CPR/BLS certification required within 90 days of hire

Physical Requirements: The physical demands of this position are representative of a standard administrative and leadership role. The position primarily involves sitting, standing, and walking within an office and clinical environment. Occasional light lifting may be subject to lifting objects weighing over 50 pounds.

This is an administrative leadership role based in a dedicated office, with regular presence on the therapy floor to stay grounded in operations. Occasional travel between organizational locations may be required. The position works across the full scope of the organization from day-to-day staffing decisions to executive-level reporting.

Company-Paid Benefits

• Basic Life and AD&D Insurance (Guardian)
• 16 days of PTO annually
• 7–7.5 paid holidays annually
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 401(k) Safe Harbor Contribution

Additional Voluntary Benefits

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Short-Term Disability
• Voluntary Life and AD&D Insurance
• Identity Theft Protection
• Legal Coverage
• Optional Protection Benefits, including: Accident Insurance, Hospital Indemnity Insurance, Cancer Care Insurance, Critical Illness Insurance
• 401(k)

Closing Date: June 18th 2026

Boulder Centre for Orthopedics is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Our hiring decisions are based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs. We encourage diverse candidates to apply and welcome the opportunity to build a talented and inclusive workforce. In our recruitment and employment practices, we adhere to applicable federal, state, and local laws, ensuring fairness and inclusivity in all aspects of employment. We value diversity and believe that a diverse workforce enhances our ability to serve our patients and community effectively. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply, regardless of background or identity.