Pediatric ABA Clinic Director & Investing Partner (BCBA license required)
Listed compensation
$86k-$129k
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Job Description
State of Location
Illinois
Position Summary
As a Clinic Director and Investing Partner at Ivy, you'll oversee all clinic operations, support clinical and non-clinical team members, and care for patients through individualized treatment plans, while building equity in your clinic and providing exceptional patient care to your community.
You'll play a central role in building trust with local medical professionals, guiding community outreach, and helping your clinic run smoothly. You'll open and grow a brand-new practice with Ivy’s established business systems, and direct guidance from experienced clinic leaders.
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 Health’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
- Pediatric ABA Clinic Director & Investing Partner (BCBA license required)
- Build something of your own without having to build it alone.
As a Clinic Director and Investing Partner, you’ll help shape a new clinic from the ground up—from the community and location to the team, culture, and patient experience. You’ll bring the clinical vision and local relationships. Ivy Health will bring the infrastructure, expertise, and support needed to turn that vision into a sustainable clinic.
Location
We go where the clinician and their relationships are. We are open to exploring locations that work for you and your local community! We want our partners to be an integral part of determining the clinic's location. Please note: this clinic does not exist yet and would be considered a start-up clinic.
How Ivy Supports the Build
- Salary and benefits during the approved pre-opening period.
- De novo business and leadership training.
- Site selection, lease, design, and build-out support.
- Recruiting and onboarding support for the clinic team.
- Marketing, referral development, and community-launch support.
- Operational, financial, technology, payer, and revenue-cycle infrastructure.
- Coaching from leaders and partners who’ve opened clinics before.
What You’ll Lead
- Deliver care within your licensed discipline and set the clinical standard for the clinic.
- Help choose the market, location, service mix, and patient experience.
- Recruit, develop, and lead the clinic team.
- Build relationships with referral partners and the community.
- Use business and clinical information to guide responsible growth.
- Partner with Ivy Health teams across real estate, operations, recruiting, marketing, finance, revenue cycle, IT, HR, Legal, Compliance, and payer contracting.
- Why Should I Partner with Ivy Health?
Healthcare is changing quickly. We’re continuing to invest in the people, clinical expertise, and support that make excellent care possible.
Across Ivy Rehab Physical Therapy, Ivy Pediatric Therapy, and our trusted local partner brands, orthopedic and pediatric teammates are connected by one shared purpose: helping patients and families make meaningful progress.
Exceptional Workplace: A prestigious honor to be recognized by Gallup as an Exceptional Workplace, recognizing the most engaged workplace cultures in the world.
Innovative Resources & Mentorship: Access to abundant resources, robust mentorship, and career advice for unparalleled success.
With the utilization of ScribeIQ (an AI documentation tool), clinicians can expect a significant reduction in their normal documentation time, allowing them to spend more quality time with patients and keeping their notes AT work
Exceeding Expectations: Deliver best-in-class care and witness exceptional patient outcomes.
Incentives Galore: Benefits start within 30 days, including medical, dental, vision, and pet insurance; paid parental leave; short- and long-term disability; Employee Assistance Program (EAP) + discount program; complimentary therapy services; 401(k) with company match; up to 20 PTO days, 6 holidays, 2 CEU days, and CEU reimbursement annually.
Exceptional Partnerships: Collaborate with leaders like Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS) and educational partners for continuous learning.
Empowering Values: Live by values that prioritize teamwork, growth, and serving others.
Position Qualifications
- Graduate from an accredited an Applied Behavior Analysis program
- Current or pending BCBA license or certification required as there is a treating element to this role.
Pediatric Experience Strongly Preferred
If you are interested in learning more about our partnership model or want to sign up for one of our informational webinars click here or simply apply to this job ad so you can connect with our talent team: Open Your Own Clinic - Ivy Rehab
Benefits & Compensation Information
- Medical, dental, vision insurance
- 401k with company matching contribution
- Disability & life insurance
- Pet insurance discounts for your fur babies
- Paid parental leave and maternity leave
- Gym and wellness discounts
- Free mental health + financial services
- Annual CEU allowance + paid CEU days annually
- Generous PTO Program & 6 paid holidays annually
Compensation Range: $86,109.00 – $129,163.00 per year. This position is also eligible for: bonus / equity / student loan repayment / relocation assistance.
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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Key Responsibilities
The Clinic Director will oversee all operational and clinical aspects of a new pediatric ABA practice, including team recruitment and community outreach. They are responsible for delivering high-quality patient care while managing the clinic's financial and operational performance.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a current or pending BCBA license and have graduated from an accredited Applied Behavior Analysis program. Previous pediatric experience is strongly preferred for this leadership role.
Qualifications
- Experience
- 5+ years of experience
Key Skills
Pediatrics Career Context
Of the 50 active Pediatrics listings this role was benchmarked against, 66% are remote, 32% have no call, 80% require no weekends.
Pediatrics pay on WeekdayDoc is down 3.6% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$108k in purchasing power | Illinois index 100.0 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Pediatrics listings in Illinois | 7 active | 43 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 66% remote · 32% no call · 80% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Pediatrics pay trend | −3.6% vs prior quarter | —through Sep 2026 |
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