State of Location:

Illinois

Position Summary:

Join Ivy Rehab’s dedicated team where you’re not just an employee, but a valued teammate! Together, we provide world-class care in physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, and applied behavior analysis (ABA) services. Our culture promotes authenticity, inclusion, growth, community, and a passion for exceptional care for every patient.

Job Description:

Area Director / Licensed Physical Therapist

Ivy Rehab Physical Therapy (Outpatient Ortho)

This position will be based out of Tinley Park, IL, with some local travel to sister clinics that you would be overseeing.

About Us (The Short but Awesome Version):

Ivy Rehab is a leading national provider of outpatient ortho, pediatric, and ABA outpatient therapy services. We are a forward-thinking organization that invests in our teammates’ professional and clinical development. What sets us apart is the way we can cultivate a culture of autonomy, community, collaboration, and entrepreneurship. Over 370+ of our clinics were started up and are owned by clinicians just like you!

  • Competitive Salary: Up to $120,000/year (based on experience, hours, certifications, number of sites, etc.).
  • Incredible Incentives: Student loan repayment (tax-free), relocation assistance, or some help to buy out a repayment contract with your current employer!
  • Full Benefits in Your First 30 Days:
    • Medical, dental, vision
    • 401k with a 15% match (2024!)
    • Disability & life insurance (pre-existing waiver included)
    • Pet insurance for your fur babies
    • Paid parental leave and maternity leave
    • Gym and wellness discounts
    • Free mental health + financial services
    • Annual CEU allowance + paid CEU days annually
    • Up to 5 weeks PTO & 6 paid holidays annually

About the role:

An Area Director at Ivy Rehab leads the success of multiple clinics by driving strong operational performance, developing high-performing leaders, and ensuring exceptional patient care. The role blends strategic oversight with hands-on coaching, financial accountability, and culture building across a growing region. Area Directors play a key role in scaling Ivy’s mission while empowering Clinic Directors and their teams to thrive.

What you need:

  • License as a Physical Therapist required
  • Proven leadership experience overseeing multiple outpatient physical therapy clinics or comparable healthcare operations
  • Strong understanding of clinic operations, performance metrics, and financial management (P&L responsibility)
  • Ability to coach, develop, and retain high-performing Clinic Directors and teams
  • Demonstrated success driving growth, operational excellence, and patient care quality
  • Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills
  • Willingness to travel regularly within the assigned region

Learn more about us here: https://ivyrehab.com/careers/why-work-at-ivy/

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We are an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity and inclusion in all aspects of the recruiting and employment process. Actual salaries depend on a variety of factors, including experience, specialty, education, and organizational need. Any listed salary range or contractual rate does not include bonuses/incentive, differential pay, or other forms of compensation or benefits.

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