Director of Clinical Training (Pediatric Therapy)

Compensation: $100,000–$115,000 base salary plus 5–10% bonus, with flexibility based on experience Position Summary Our client is hiring a Director of Clinical Training & Development to design and lead the systems that develop exceptional pediatric therapists across a growing, multi-clinic organization. This is a high-visibility role reporting directly to the CEO, focused on building structured onboarding, mentorship, and ongoing development programs that strengthen clinical judgment, consistency, and long-term clinician growth. The role also oversees the student clinical rotation program, ensuring high-quality training experiences while building a strong pipeline of future therapists. This is a clinical leadership and development role. It does not include billing, coding, reimbursement, or financial performance responsibilities.

Core Responsibilities: Design and implement structured onboarding programs for new therapists Build and maintain competency frameworks across OT, PT, and SLPDevelop training materials, SOPs, and clinical best practice guidelines Ensure all training aligns with evidence-based care and clinical standards Partner with clinic leadership to identify and address training needs Clinical Leadership & Quality Serve as a clinical resource and thought partner to therapists and practice leaders Strengthen clinical reasoning and decision making across the organization Promote consistent standards of care across multiple clinic locations Provide guidance on complex cases and clinical decision making Support documentation quality from a clinical accuracy standpoint Reinforce a culture of mentorship, learning, and accountability Recruitment & Talent Development Partner with leadership on therapist hiring strategy Participate in clinical interviews and candidate evaluation Build relationships with universities and training programs Support retention through structured development and career pathways Identify high-potential clinicians and support leadership development Student Rotation Program Oversee the student clinical rotation program across therapy disciplines Set clear expectations, structure, and learning objectives for rotations Support clinical supervisors in delivering strong student experiences Strengthen university partnerships and referral pipelines Use the program as a strategic source of future hires Administrative coordination may be supported by internal staff Systems & Strategic Impact Build scalable training systems that support multi-clinic growth Track and improve outcomes related to clinician development Identify gaps in clinical quality and drive continuous improvement Partner with executive leadership on long-term clinical talent strategy This role does not oversee: Billing or coding Insurance reimbursement or revenue cycle Financial performance or productivity management These functions are managed by dedicated specialists and leadership teams.2

Required Qualifications: Licensed OT, PT, or SLP in good standing 5+ years of pediatric clinical experience Demonstrated experience mentoring clinicians or supervising students Strong clinical judgment and understanding of pediatric best practices Proven ability to influence and develop clinicians Strong communication and leadership skills Ability to build systems, not just solve individual problems

Preferred Qualifications: Leadership experience within a pediatric therapy organization Experience building or scaling training programs Experience supervising student clinicians Experience working across multiple clinic locations

What Success Looks Like: Therapists ramp faster and perform at a higher clinical level Clinical decision making improves across the organization Consistency of care increases across all locations Student program becomes a reliable pipeline for hiring Clinician retention improves through structured development Who Will Thrive in This RoleA highly credible pediatric clinician who is respected by peersA mentor who naturally develops others and raises the barA systems thinker who enjoys building scalable solutionsA leader who can influence without relying on authority Someone who is comfortable staying focused on clinical development, not operations Who Is Not a Fit Candidates seeking ownership of operations or financial performance Candidates focused primarily on revenue, productivity, or billing Clinicians without meaningful mentorship or training experience Individuals who prefer managing tasks instead of building systems