Posted Friday, October 24, 2025 at 4:00 AM
Oak Hill has been enhancing the lives of people with disabilities since 1893! We invite you to join our team of highly committed professionals. Founded in 1893 by trailblazer and visionary, Emily Wells Foster, Oak Hill has over 129 years of experience providing the highest quality services to people with varying disabilities. Oak Hill sets the standard, partnering with people with disabilities, to provide services and solutions promoting independence, education, health, and dignity.
The Clinical Specialty Director provides operational leadership for the Clinical Specialty Department within Oak Hill’s Integrated Center (IC), overseeing occupational therapy (OT), physical therapy (PT), speech-language pathology (SLP), augmentative and alternative communication (AAC), and adaptive equipment (DME) reuse services. This position will work with a leadership team to support the integration of therapeutic, mental health, assistive technology, and other supportive services to enhance independence, accessibility, and quality of life for individuals with disabilities.
Working across disciplines and in close collaboration with other departments and other Oak Hill programs, the Clinical Specialty Director ensures that unique therapy services are seamlessly integrated into unified care plans tailored to each person’s goals, abilities, and needs.
Responsibilities
- Drive the integration of OT, PT, SLP, AAC, and DME services into person-centered, multidisciplinary care models to establish continuity and collaboration to support those with complex needs.
- Supervise therapy and specialty program staff; support recruitment, training, and performance management.
- Provide leadership, oversight, and education through individual and group supervision, staff training, and program development. Monitor that personnel and staff training and certifications are kept current.
- Lead an effective program by creating, coordinating and implementing therapy and specialty program services, including the facilitation of program meetings, best practice models of care and daily functions as required by contractual and credentialing bodies (e.g., ASHA, NBCOT, FSBPT, etc.).
- Strive to integrate Oak Hill’s Mission, Values and Core Principles as well as the ethics code in all aspects of service provision.
- Partner with Integrated Center departments and Oak Hill programs to address complex individual needs by creating unified service plans that are goal-oriented and outcomes-focused.
- Participate in leadership meetings, clinical meetings and ad hoc work groups in effort to carry out the mission of the program within and outside of the organization.
- Implement and provide feedback to improve program service delivery, promote innovation, and keep Agency policies and procedures current.
- Monitor and maintain positive outcome measures as defined by State regulations and Agency quality assurance processes. Ensures compliance within the program through the timely and accurate reporting of data both internally and externally, as needed.
- Collaborate with the Agency Leadership team, for implementing new or revised programming in compliance with the mission and vision of Oak Hill.
- Maintain current knowledge of treatment initiatives, program development trends and other relevant issues that may impact the clients and programs and seeks out opportunities to advance personal knowledge of treatment trends that may positively impact the services provided by the organization.
- Manage department budget and allocate resources effectively to meet service demand.
- Advocate for individuals’ needs and expand access to services through innovative outreach and partnerships.
- Work in coordination with the agency Administrative Support Staff for proficient service delivery.
- Other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Master’s Degree in rehabilitation, allied health, or clinical leadership (e.g., OT, PT, SLP, or related field)
- Minimum Number of Years of Experience: 6 Total, 3 Years Management
- Prior experience working with Individuals with I/DD
- Strong understanding of AAC and/or DME services preferred
- Demonstrates success in team leadership, clinical program development, and department or service integration
- Licensure in one or more of the core therapy disciplines (OT, PT, SLP) preferred
- ATP Certification preferred
- Passion for person-centered care, accessibility, and improving quality of life for individuals with disabilities
Must maintain and provide proof of valid driver’s license and automobile insurance in good standing
Ability to travel to various agencies, businesses, and meet with clients in their homes, if needed
Successful in managing under stressful or crisis situations
Ability to plan and problem-solve
Ability to meet deadlines and establish and organize and prioritize multiple tasks
Uphold confidentiality by following the HIPAA regulations
Demonstrate ethical behavior and sound judgment that supports standards of care
Diplomatic and high professionalism
Strong client/customer relations skills
- Proficient oral and written communication; effective presentation skills
We support equality for and advancement of all people, based on their qualifications and actions alone, without regard to color, gender, age, religion, national origin or disability.
Our company is dedicated to fostering an inclusive environment. If you need a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, please reach out to . We will make every effort to accommodate your needs in accordance with applicable laws and our commitment to accessibility and inclusion.
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