State of Location:
Michigan

Position Summary:
Our Area Directors oversee all aspects of patient care and clinic operations by managing multiple Clinic Directors within an assigned area. This position champions Clinical Excellence by monitoring patient outcomes, treatment protocols, documentation quality, and adherence to best practices to drive high-quality patient care. Support team development and manage accountability of the Clinic Directors through same store growth activities, referral targets, KPIs, and financial metrics to ensure performance aligns with our company objectives. An Area Director leads the facilitation of our Clinic Directors’ success, providing mentorship and individualized support. Ivy‘s rewarding work environment allows collaboration and mentorship while maintaining autonomy and growth that is specific to each of our teammates‘ passions and expertise.

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 in Portage, MI, with some local travel to sister clinics that you would be overseeing.
We create the opportunity —

YOU

make the impact.
At

Ivy Rehab , our Physical Therapists have opportunities to pursue multiple professional tracks, including mentorship, residency education, specialty program development, non-treating roles, clinic leadership, and future clinic partnership opportunities.
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 400+ of our clinics were started up and are owned by clinicians just like you!
Compensation:
$100,000 to $120,000 annually (based on experience and total clinic oversight)
Competitive annual Area Director bonus plan on all the clinics you oversee
Welcome bonuses or student loan repayment offered for certain opportunities ( up to

$10K)
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
Willingness to travel regularly within the assigned region
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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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