Regional Director - Metro Detroit East

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.

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 focus on exceeding metric and goal expectations is maintained within the assigned region.

Responsibilities

• Conduct annual strategic planning, budgeting/forecasting, goal-setting, and review of P&L 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 align with business needs and influence growth and profitability.
• Develop high-quality business plans and strategies to align with Athletico’s overall short- and long-term objectives, including relationship-building plans for new patient referrals with physicians and the community, and advancing clinical specialty services.
• Oversee clinical and administrative operations for the assigned region, including CAPEX expenditures, facility build-outs, and potential relocations as needed.
• Collaborate with Resource Center departments to facilitate regional and clinical growth and opportunities within the market.
• Develop and manage staff through hiring, onboarding, open communication, training and development, disciplinary action, and performance management processes; build and maintain employee morale and motivation; ensure the team is appropriately staffed with required competencies.
• Provide direct patient care on an as-needed basis.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree (Master’s degree or Doctorate preferred).
• 3 years of clinical operations experience preferred.
• 1 year of Clinic Manager experience preferred.
• Current State Physical or Occupational Therapist Professional License.
• Current CPR Certification.
• Proven track record of developing and motivating a high-performing team.
• Ability to read, write, and speak English proficiently.

Skills

• Strategic planning and budgeting.
• Financial analysis and P&L management.
• Staff development and performance management.
• Business development and relationship building.
• Operational oversight and CAPEX management.

Benefits

• Generative AI Documentation Scribe (new for 2026) – purpose-built AI technology that automatically generates compliant clinical documentation in real time.
• Yearly Continuing Education Allowance, access to MedBridge and Athletico University, and an additional 5 days of PTO dedicated to Continuing Education.
• Strategic Mentorship and Leadership programs.
• Incentives based on quality care and patient outcomes rather than visits per week.
• 900+ locations in 25 states (established since 1991).
• Residency Programs (Athletico will reimburse 100% of curriculum costs).

Pay

Minimum Salary/Wage: USD $118,000.00/Yr. Maximum Salary/Wage: USD $150,000.00/Yr. Salaried ranges listed are for full-time (40-hour) employees. Individual base pay depends on factors such as complexity and responsibility of the role, job duties, relevant experience, and skills.

Schedule

• Frequent travel (minimum 3 days per week expected).
• Some weekend and after-business-hours work required.

Physical Demands

• Ability to remain stationary for extended periods (e.g., while working at a desk).
• Ability to stoop/kneel, travel around the office, communicate verbally and in writing, and use fine motor skills including keyboarding.
• Ability to see at close range, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and adjust focus.
• Ability to lift and move up to 25 pounds.

Work Environment

Consistent with a standard office environment; noise level is low with little to no extraordinary environmental factors.