Regional Director

Posted October 22, 2026 · Full‑Time · Orland Park, IL 60467 · Requisition #2026‑67570

About the role

Reporting to the Vice President, Clinical Operations, the Regional Director is responsible for the oversight, growth, development and advancement of Athletico’s team members within an assigned region. This role ensures that exceptional patient care is delivered, relationships are cultivated and advanced, and an acute recognition and focus on exceeding metric and goal expectations is maintained within the assigned region.

At Athletico, we believe in the power of support – because a little help can lead to extraordinary achievements. Physical therapy isn’t just about recovery; it’s about transformation. Our team thrives on providing life‑changing care for our patients, and we know that achieving this begins with taking care of our own. Our mission is simple yet powerful: Extraordinary people improving lives.

Benefits

• Generative AI Documentation Scribe – purpose‑built AI technology that automatically generates compliant clinical documentation in real time
• Yearly Continuing Education Allowance, access to MedBridge and Athletico University, plus an additional 5 days of PTO dedicated to continuing education
• Strategic Mentorship programs
• Leadership programs
• Incentives based on quality care and patient outcomes rather than visits per week
• 900+ locations in 25 states (top‑notch care since 1991)
• Residency Programs – Athletico reimburses 100% of curriculum costs

Responsibilities

• Conduct annual strategic planning, budgeting/forecasting, goal‑setting and P&L management within individual clinics and the region to execute business growth
• Analyze annual and monthly Profit and Loss statements to drive targeted financial results and top‑ and bottom‑line success and growth throughout the region
• Project business volumes and demands to ensure labor force planning and staffing models fit business needs and influence growth and region/individual clinic profitability
• Develop high‑quality business plans and strategies aligned with Athletico’s overall short‑ and long‑term objectives, including relationship‑building plans for new patient referrals with physicians and the community, and advancement/promotion of clinical specialty services with a focus on new business growth from physicians, patients, and direct‑access pathways
• Oversee clinical and administrative operations for the assigned region, including CAPEX expenditures, facility build‑out and potential relocation as needed
• Collaborate with Resource Center departments to facilitate regional and clinical growth and opportunities within the market
• Develop and manage staff through hiring, on‑boarding, open communication, training and development opportunities, disciplinary action and performance management processes; build and maintain employee morale and motivation; ensure the team is appropriately staffed with required competencies
• Direct patient care on an as‑needed basis is expected

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor’s degree required
• Master’s degree or Doctorate preferred

Work Experience

• 3 years of clinical operations experience preferred
• 1 year of Clinic Manager experience preferred

Certification / Licensure

• Current State Physical Therapist Professional License
• Current CPR Certification

Knowledge & Technical Skills

• Proven track record of developing and motivating a high‑performing team

Language Skills

• Ability to read, write and speak English proficiently

Physical Demands

The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Ability to fulfill activities including but not limited to: remain stationary for extended periods (e.g., while working at a desk), stoop/kneel, travel around the office, communicate with others (verbal and written), and use fine motor skills including fine hand manipulation and keyboarding
• Ability to see at close range, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus
• Ability to lift and move up to 25 pounds

Work Environment

• Consistent with a standard environment; noise level is low with little to no extraordinary environmental factors
• Frequent travel – minimum 3 days per week expected
• Some weekend and after‑business‑hours work required

Pay

Base salary range: USD $133,600 – $167,000 per year (for full‑time, 40‑hour/week employees). Additional pay such as incentive, GAP, overtime, and stipends are subject to the rules of each program and may not be available in all locations. Individual base pay depends on various factors, including primary work location, complexity and responsibility of the role, job duties/requirements, and relevant experience and skills. Base pay ranges are reviewed and typically updated each year; offers are made within the base pay range applicable at the time.