Physician Liaison
Listed compensation
$60k-$70k
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
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Job Description
- Physician Liaison
- Department: Marketing/Intake
- Employment Type: Full Time
- Location: Corporate- Dallas
- Reporting To: CEO
- Compensation: $60,000 - $70,000 / year
Description
Physician Liaison
Location: Dallas, TX | Field-based, with regular travel to all of our markets: Dallas, Houston, San Antonio, Albuquerque, St. Louis, and Omaha
Why Work for Apara Autism Centers | Autism Learning Colaborative?
Apara | ALC is a leading provider of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy, dedicated to empowering individuals with autism and supporting their families. Our mission is to foster awareness, inclusion, and progress through compassionate care and evidence-based services. We are committed to making a meaningful impact in the communities we serve by delivering exceptional therapy, education, and advocacy.
Job Summary
The Physician Liaison drives new client referrals across all Apara | ALC markets. Based in Dallas, you'll spend 4–5 days a week in the field visiting pediatricians, psychologists, developmental specialists, and other referral sources, educating providers on ABA therapy and turning those relationships into a steady flow of new families.
Key Responsibilities
Referral Generation: Visit pediatric practices, psychology offices, therapy clinics, schools, and community organizations to generate new client referrals.
Multi-Market Territory: Plan and maintain a consistent visit cadence across Dallas, Houston, San Antonio, Albuquerque, St. Louis, and Omaha.
Provider Education: Deliver in-office presentations and lunch-and-learns on ABA therapy and Apara | ALC services.
Relationship Building: Serve as the primary point of contact for referring physicians, clinical staff, and office managers.
Intake Partnership: Work with the Intake team and Center Directors to move referrals from inquiry to start of services.
Performance & Reporting: Meet monthly visit and referral targets and log all outreach activity in the CRM.
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
Required
Experience: 2+ years in outside sales, business development, or provider relations within healthcare, pediatrics, or ABA/behavioral health.
- Results: Proven track record of meeting or exceeding sales or referral targets.
- Communication: Strong presentation and relationship-building skills with clinical audiences.
Travel: Valid driver's license, reliable transportation, current auto insurance, and the ability to travel 4–5 days per week, including occasional overnight travel to other markets.
Preferred
Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Business, Healthcare Administration, Psychology, or a related field, or equivalent relevant experience.
- Experience marketing ABA, autism, or pediatric therapy services.
- Established referral relationships in Dallas or any of our markets.
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- Two weeks of accrued PTO
- Nine paid holidays annually
- Bonus opportunities based on performance and metrics
Equal Opportunity Employer
Apara | ALC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment. Employment decisions are based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs—without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, or any other protected status.
Requirements
Candidates must have at least 2 years of experience in outside sales or provider relations within the healthcare or behavioral health sector. A valid driver's license and the ability to travel 4-5 days per week are required.
Qualifications
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Physician Relations & Recruiting Career Context
Of the 40 active Physician Relations & Recruiting listings this role was benchmarked against, 33% are remote, 23% have no call, 65% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for Texas is 97.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$65k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $67k in an average-cost state. 57.7% of Texas clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | $60k–$70k | Physician Relations & Recruiting median $78k (middle half $65k–$98k)27 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$67k in purchasing power | Texas index 97.1 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Physician Relations & Recruiting listings in Texas | 32 active | 171 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 33% remote · 23% no call · 65% no weekends40 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | sign-on bonus | US healthcare professional listings: 6% state a sign-on bonus (median $2k) · 6% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026 |
Location & Logistics
Texas has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$65k midpoint, that is roughly $3k–$5k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.
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