Area Director

Cortica is looking for an Area Director to join its growing team! As Area Director, you will oversee all patient-facing operations across multiple clinic locations in a rapidly growing healthcare organization. This role presents an exciting opportunity for leadership in an innovative, high-growth company still in its early stages of development. You will lead teams of clinical and operations staff including ABA therapists, speech-language pathologists, occupational therapists, physical therapists, music therapists, clinical social workers, and administrators to serve the children and families at across clinics.

We are a rapidly growing healthcare company pioneering the most effective treatment methods for children with neurodevelopmental differences. Our mission is to design and deliver life-changing care – one child, one family, one community at a time. Ultimately, we envision a world that cultivates the full potential of every child. At Cortica, every team member is instrumental in helping us achieve our mission!

Our culture and values guide how we work and treat one another. Cortica celebrates diversity and fosters an inclusive environment, seeking ideas and opinions from everyone on the team. We safeguard equal rights and respect for all individuals, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, creed, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, ancestry, veteran status or other applicable, legally protected characteristics. All Cortica employment decisions are made based on an individual’s qualifications and ability to successfully perform the job responsibilities.

What will you do?

• Manage, coach, and mentor administrative and clinical support teammates, providing both day-to-day support and long-term career development of team members in multiple clinics.
• Oversee daily operation of multiple clinics with a deep understanding of operational flow for all clinical disciplines and departments.
• Collaborate with all disciplines to improve customer experiences, satisfaction and outcomes.
• Coordinate and lead trainings, special events and meetings.
• Partner with the Regional Head of Operations to set strategic goals and priorities for the clinics.
• Monitor, influence, and manage line items on P&L such as center expenses and supply inventory.
• Review monthly invoices and liaise with corporate Accounts Payable.
• Understand center finances and productivity metrics and make decisions that are financially viable, showing a keen stewardship of resources.
• Develop a deep understanding of the Cortica Care Model and articulate it to families and teammates when needed.
• Support safety initiatives for multiple clinics and show sincere interest in team member wellbeing.
• Lead by example, demonstrate maturity, and exude professionalism.
• Exemplify Cortica’s core values and communicate our vision and mission to team members and customers as needed.
• Support the Operations Manager when needed for operational site concerns or issues (e.g. physical space, materials, room assignments, cancellations, etc.).
• Work on other duties as assigned, particularly in the area of strategic initiatives and expansion.
• In this role you are occasionally required to stand, walk, sit, climb, balance, kneel, crouch, or crawl; reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 
• In this role you must occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds.

We’d love to hear from you if:

• You possess a bachelor’s degree in healthcare administration, a clinical domain, business management or related field.
• You bring 5+ years leadership experience in a high-growth or large-scale organization.
• You bring 2+ years of leadership experience in a healthcare setting.
• You have demonstrated an ability to grow and manage a team while focusing on process improvement and customer service.
• You possess excellent leadership and management skills, especially around internal communication and collaboration, goal setting and metrics-oriented performance management.
• You are eager to travel to clinic/center sites to ensure operational excellence.
• You are skilled in dealing with conflict and navigating difficult conversations.
• You bring experience operating in a fast-paced environment.
• You possess excellent communication skills.
• You are highly reliable and well-organized.
• You are skilled at using software and systems including electronic medical record systems and Microsoft Office products.
• You preferably have knowledge of HIPAA regulations to safeguard patient information.
• You reside within the assigned area 

• You possess a master’s degree in healthcare administration, a clinical domain, business management or related field.

Your Compensation & Benefits

Cortica cares deeply about the well-being of each team member! The culture and experience we create for our employees are of the utmost importance to us. We offer a wide range of benefits. Among the benefits offered by the company are medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401Ks with company matching and rapid vesting, paid holidays and wellness days, life insurance, disability insurance options, tuition reimbursements for professional development and continuing education, and referral bonuses.

The base pay range for this opening is $130,000 to $150,000. According to your skill level, relevant experience, education level, and location, you will receive compensation that fits appropriately within the range.

EOE. This posting is not meant to be an exhaustive list of the role and its duties.