Regional Director of Clinical Operations

Regional Director of Clinical Operations – Connecticut

Base Salary: $120,000–$170,000
(commensurate with experience)

Professional Physical Therapy is a leading outpatient physical therapy practice with 250+ clinics across the Northeast. We’re built on clinical excellence, strong leadership, and developing Physical Therapists at every stage of their careers.

The Regional Director of Clinical Operations is a senior, licensed Physical Therapist who combines hands-on patient care with regional clinical leadership. This role drives clinical quality, education, growth, and consistency across assigned clinics while remaining clinically engaged on a part-time basis.

What You’ll Do

• Treat and co-treat patients approximately 2 days per week to maintain clinical credibility, mentor clinicians, and assess regional needs
• Serve as the Regional Clinical Education Leader, supporting:
• Hiring, onboarding, and development of Physical Therapists
• Early-career clinician mentorship and performance evaluation
• Clinical Affiliation Program (CAP) students and Clinical Instructors
• Ongoing regional training and education initiatives
• Partner with clinic and regional leadership to ensure consistent clinical standards and operational excellence
• Leverage provider and community relationships to support referral growth and clinic performance
• Maintain compliance with HIPAA, OSHA, and Professional Physical Therapy policies
• Participate in company, regional, and clinic meetings as needed

What You’ll Bring

• Active Connecticut Physical Therapist license (required)
• Residence in or near Connecticut / NYC Boroughs
• Strong outpatient PT background with demonstrated clinical leadership experience
• Proven ability to mentor, coach, and develop clinicians
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
• Ability to analyze clinical data and identify improvement opportunities
• Current CPR/AED certification

Work Environment

• Combination of patient care, clinic presence, and regional travel
• Requires standing, walking, and lifting patients/equipment (up to 100 lbs)
• Occasional evenings or weekends based on business needs

Why You’ll Love Working Here

• Executive-level benefits & sustainability: Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life and disability coverage; 401(k) with company match; pet insurance; and generous PTO within an outpatient model designed for longevity
• Clinical credibility & development: CEU coursework through our Professional Seminars division, a generous annual education stipend, the opportunity to pursue a Mini-MBA in Healthcare through Rutgers, and continued clinical engagement
• Leadership impact & growth: Meaningful influence over clinical standards and education across multiple clinics, direct exposure to executive leadership, and long-term advancement within a clinician-led organization

Equal Opportunity Employer including Disabled/Veterans