Assistant Vice President, Physical Therapy & Occupational Therapy
Genesis Orthopedics & Sports Medicine, Oak Park, IL, United States
Assistant Vice President, Physical Therapy & Occupational Therapy
Genesis has built a full-spectrum musculoskeletal platform – surgical, physical therapy, imaging, and more – serving 16 clinics across Chicagoland and focusing on accessible care for Medicaid patients. This role drives the integration of rehabilitation as a core component of the platform.
Role
You will own strategy, operations, finance, talent, clinical quality, and growth for a multi-site therapy operation expanding rapidly. You will report to the COO, manage Clinic Managers and therapy staff, and maintain 10–25% direct clinical productivity.
What You'll Drive
Operations
Manage day‑to‑day operations, staffing, scheduling, throughput, and workflow standardization across PT/OT clinics.
Integrate therapy with orthopedic clinics to reduce referral leakage and keep patients within the Genesis care pathway.
Build coverage models that include in‑person, hybrid, and tele‑rehabilitation when evidence and patient population support it.
Growth & Access
Expand PT/OT footprint in Chicago and surrounding markets, selecting new locations based on referral patterns and payer mix.
Build systems to optimize speed‑to‑first‑visit and patient retention.
Extend hours, add sites, and eliminate friction points that delay patient appointments.
Clinical Integration
Partner with surgeons, PM&R physicians, and APPs to create protocol‑driven rehabilitation pathways by diagnosis and procedure.
Embed PT/OT early in the patient journey—pre‑habilitation, conservative management, post‑operative care.
Align utilization with evidence‑based guidelines and value‑based care objectives.
Financial Performance
Own P&L for PT/OT service lines: revenue, expenses, contribution margin.
Optimize therapist productivity and reimbursement performance.
Drive prior‑authorization discipline: timely submissions, minimal denials, and tight alignment between approved visits and care plans.
Implement conservative management strategies to reduce total cost of care.
Data & Analytics
Build and refine operational dashboards for real‑time visibility.
Define and own KPIs: visits per case, units per visit, therapist productivity, days to first visit, cancellation rates, referral conversion, authorization turnaround, functional outcomes, patient satisfaction.
Create a culture where Clinic Managers own their numbers.
Talent
Recruit, develop, and retain high‑performing PT and OT clinicians and leaders.
Build academic partnerships with PT/OT programs.
Coach Clinic Managers on operational, financial, and clinical success.
Develop scalable staffing models that grow with the platform.
Strategic Execution
Run 90‑day OKRs aligned to organizational priorities.
Maintain disciplined execution against growth, operational, and financial targets.
Who We're Looking For
You are a licensed PT or OT in Illinois (or obtaining license) with 7+ years of progressive leadership in rehab services and multi‑site operations. You understand outpatient therapy economics, billing, and reimbursement deeply enough to own a P&L. You have first‑hand clinic experience, data‑driven mindset, and a track record of building and scaling therapy teams. Your mission aligns with serving a significant Medicaid and underinsured population.
The Stack
Competitive base salary + performance / productivity bonus
Health, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance
401(k) with matching
Paid time off and flexible schedule
Continuing education funds, license reimbursement, professional development opportunities
Direct line to the COO and a seat at platform strategy meetings
What Success Looks Like in Year One
Reduced days to first visit
Referral leakage down, conversion rates up
Therapist productivity and margin trending positively
Standardized dashboards and KPIs live and in use
Proactive hiring pipeline ahead of growth
Quarterly OKRs met and a therapy organization that executes against them
Requirements
Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree (DPT, OTD, MBA, MHA, or related) strongly preferred
7+ years of progressive leadership in PT/OT or rehab services
Multi‑site operational leadership experience
Strong understanding of outpatient therapy economics, billing, and reimbursement
Licensed clinician (PT/OT) in Illinois upon hire date
Preferred
Experience in orthopaedic or musculoskeletal care settings
Experience in value‑based care models (bundles, capitation, episodic payments)
Demonstrated success scaling therapy operations
Familiarity with Illinois Medicaid and commercial payer dynamics
Core Competencies
Operational rigor and execution discipline
Data‑driven leadership and dashboard fluency
Talent development and coaching excellence
Growth orientation with strong attention to access and retention
Ability to integrate clinical quality with financial performance
Strong communication and physician partnership skills
Benefits
Competitive salary package with potential for pay escalation via performance / productivity bonus
401(k) and matching
Continuing education funds
Disability insurance
Flexible schedule
Health insurance
License reimbursement
Life insurancePaid time off
Professional development opportunities
Legacy health care platform with 16 clinics, a mission to serve Medicaid patients, and a culture that values data, collaboration, and growth. We are actively reviewing applications. Licensed PT or OT in Illinois required.
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Genesis has built a full-spectrum musculoskeletal platform – surgical, physical therapy, imaging, and more – serving 16 clinics across Chicagoland and focusing on accessible care for Medicaid patients. This role drives the integration of rehabilitation as a core component of the platform.
Role
You will own strategy, operations, finance, talent, clinical quality, and growth for a multi-site therapy operation expanding rapidly. You will report to the COO, manage Clinic Managers and therapy staff, and maintain 10–25% direct clinical productivity.
What You'll Drive
Operations
Manage day‑to‑day operations, staffing, scheduling, throughput, and workflow standardization across PT/OT clinics.
Integrate therapy with orthopedic clinics to reduce referral leakage and keep patients within the Genesis care pathway.
Build coverage models that include in‑person, hybrid, and tele‑rehabilitation when evidence and patient population support it.
Growth & Access
Expand PT/OT footprint in Chicago and surrounding markets, selecting new locations based on referral patterns and payer mix.
Build systems to optimize speed‑to‑first‑visit and patient retention.
Extend hours, add sites, and eliminate friction points that delay patient appointments.
Clinical Integration
Partner with surgeons, PM&R physicians, and APPs to create protocol‑driven rehabilitation pathways by diagnosis and procedure.
Embed PT/OT early in the patient journey—pre‑habilitation, conservative management, post‑operative care.
Align utilization with evidence‑based guidelines and value‑based care objectives.
Financial Performance
Own P&L for PT/OT service lines: revenue, expenses, contribution margin.
Optimize therapist productivity and reimbursement performance.
Drive prior‑authorization discipline: timely submissions, minimal denials, and tight alignment between approved visits and care plans.
Implement conservative management strategies to reduce total cost of care.
Data & Analytics
Build and refine operational dashboards for real‑time visibility.
Define and own KPIs: visits per case, units per visit, therapist productivity, days to first visit, cancellation rates, referral conversion, authorization turnaround, functional outcomes, patient satisfaction.
Create a culture where Clinic Managers own their numbers.
Talent
Recruit, develop, and retain high‑performing PT and OT clinicians and leaders.
Build academic partnerships with PT/OT programs.
Coach Clinic Managers on operational, financial, and clinical success.
Develop scalable staffing models that grow with the platform.
Strategic Execution
Run 90‑day OKRs aligned to organizational priorities.
Maintain disciplined execution against growth, operational, and financial targets.
Who We're Looking For
You are a licensed PT or OT in Illinois (or obtaining license) with 7+ years of progressive leadership in rehab services and multi‑site operations. You understand outpatient therapy economics, billing, and reimbursement deeply enough to own a P&L. You have first‑hand clinic experience, data‑driven mindset, and a track record of building and scaling therapy teams. Your mission aligns with serving a significant Medicaid and underinsured population.
The Stack
Competitive base salary + performance / productivity bonus
Health, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance
401(k) with matching
Paid time off and flexible schedule
Continuing education funds, license reimbursement, professional development opportunities
Direct line to the COO and a seat at platform strategy meetings
What Success Looks Like in Year One
Reduced days to first visit
Referral leakage down, conversion rates up
Therapist productivity and margin trending positively
Standardized dashboards and KPIs live and in use
Proactive hiring pipeline ahead of growth
Quarterly OKRs met and a therapy organization that executes against them
Requirements
Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree (DPT, OTD, MBA, MHA, or related) strongly preferred
7+ years of progressive leadership in PT/OT or rehab services
Multi‑site operational leadership experience
Strong understanding of outpatient therapy economics, billing, and reimbursement
Licensed clinician (PT/OT) in Illinois upon hire date
Preferred
Experience in orthopaedic or musculoskeletal care settings
Experience in value‑based care models (bundles, capitation, episodic payments)
Demonstrated success scaling therapy operations
Familiarity with Illinois Medicaid and commercial payer dynamics
Core Competencies
Operational rigor and execution discipline
Data‑driven leadership and dashboard fluency
Talent development and coaching excellence
Growth orientation with strong attention to access and retention
Ability to integrate clinical quality with financial performance
Strong communication and physician partnership skills
Benefits
Competitive salary package with potential for pay escalation via performance / productivity bonus
401(k) and matching
Continuing education funds
Disability insurance
Flexible schedule
Health insurance
License reimbursement
Life insurancePaid time off
Professional development opportunities
Legacy health care platform with 16 clinics, a mission to serve Medicaid patients, and a culture that values data, collaboration, and growth. We are actively reviewing applications. Licensed PT or OT in Illinois required.
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