Director of Speech and Occupational Therapy

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) to serve as the Director of our Pediatric Speech & Occupational Therapy Department. This leadership role is responsible for overseeing clinical operations, developing and mentoring a multidisciplinary team of Speech-Language Pathologists and Occupational Therapists, ensuring the highest quality of patient care, and supporting the continued growth of our therapy programs. The ideal candidate is a collaborative leader who is passionate about pediatric therapy, values family-centered care, and has a proven ability to build strong teams while maintaining clinical excellence and operational efficiency.

What We Offer

• Total Compensation: $105-115k
• Center-based clinical environment
• 401(k) with company match
• 13 days PTO + separate sick time
• 9 paid holidays
• Health, Dental & Vision insurance
• CEU/PDU reimbursement + ongoing professional development
• Early learners aged 2-7 y/o

Key Responsibilities

• Provide strategic and clinical leadership for the Speech and Occupational Therapy departments
• Recruit, hire, onboard, mentor, and retain exceptional pediatric therapists
• Supervise SLPs, OTs, COTAs, CFs, and therapy support staff
• Foster a positive, collaborative, and engaging workplace culture
• Ensure compliance with state licensure requirements, HIPAA, payer guidelines, and accreditation standards
• Monitor clinical quality, documentation, productivity, and patient outcomes
• Develop and implement evidence-based clinical protocols and best practices
• Partner with physicians, psychologists, behavioral health providers, educators, and families to deliver coordinated care
• Manage department staffing, scheduling, productivity, and operational performance
• Review and analyze departmental KPIs, implementing quality improvement initiatives as needed
• Support business development, community outreach, and program expansion
• Assist with budgeting, resource planning, and strategic growth initiatives
• Address clinical and operational challenges while maintaining a high standard of patient care
• Conduct speech therapy services with clients aged 2-7 y/o
• Develop individualized treatment plans based on clients' goals and needs
• Help clients improve speech, language, communication, and swallowing disorders
• Maintain timely and accurate client records and reports
• Collaborate with other professionals to coordinate client care
• Educate families on strategies for managing conditions

Required Qualifications

• Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology
• Current state Speech-Language Pathology license
• Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC-SLP)
• Minimum of 5 years of pediatric clinical experience
• Minimum of 2 years of leadership, supervisory, or management experience
• Strong understanding of pediatric developmental disorders and evidence-based interventions
• Knowledge of insurance authorization, documentation standards, and regulatory compliance
• Excellent communication, organizational, and leadership skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience leading multidisciplinary pediatric rehabilitation teams
• Experience overseeing both Speech and Occupational Therapy services
• Experience with outpatient pediatric therapy operations
• Budget management and program development experience
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) is a plus

Leadership Competencies

The successful candidate will demonstrate:

• Strong servant leadership
• Clinical excellence
• Coaching and mentoring abilities
• Strategic thinking
• Team development
• Emotional intelligence
• Conflict resolution
• Operational and financial accountability
• Commitment to continuous quality improvement
• Excellent relationship-building skills with families and referral partners

Success Measures

Success in this role will be measured by:

• High patient and family satisfaction
• Therapist retention and staff engagement
• Clinical quality outcomes
• Documentation accuracy and compliance
• Department productivity and operational efficiency
• Growth of Speech and Occupational Therapy services
• Strong interdisciplinary collaboration
• Successful recruitment and onboarding of new clinicians

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to sit and stand on the floor; remain at eye level with clients
• Must be able to lift up to 45 pounds at a time