Full-Time

Center Therapy Director-Houston

Deadline 4/9/27
Nova Medical Centers

Nova Medical Centers

501-1,000 employees

Occupational health provider for on-the-job injuries

No salary listed

Houston, TX, USA

In Person

Relocation assistance available (when applicable).

Category
Medical, Clinical & Veterinary (1)
Requirements
  • Bachelors of Science or advanced degree in Physical Therapy (Doctor of Physical Therapy) from an accredited college or university
  • Must meet licensure requirements of jurisdiction
  • Customarily at least two years of demonstrated clinical experience
  • Nova Core Competencies of Service Mentality, Attention to Detail, Sense of Urgency, Initiative and Flexibility
  • Ability to make decisions or solve problems by using logic to identify key facts, explore alternatives, and propose quality solutions
  • Outstanding customer service skills as well as the ability to deal with people in a manner which shows tact and professionalism
  • The ability to properly handle sensitive and confidential information (including HIPAA and PHI) in accordance with federal and state laws and company policies
  • Demonstrated outstanding clinical knowledge of physical/occupational therapy services
  • Demonstrated outstanding dedication to Nova’s philosophy of therapy in occupational medicine
  • Demonstrated outstanding interest in the leadership of therapy staff
  • Demonstrated leadership qualities and administrative abilities to the job responsibilities as described
  • Demonstrated excellent communication skills and the ability to exercise proper judgment, make decisions, and motivate employees
Responsibilities
  • Spends 100% of time in a center providing direct patient care, leading by example, and creating an exceptional patient experience
  • Manages key clinical center metrics that are provided by Clinical Analytics and relate to quality outcomes and holds therapists accountable
  • Consistently demonstrates all components of the Physical Therapy Guidebook and the Perfect PT visit
  • Manages clinical outcomes and addresses outlier cases with staff therapists
  • Ensures clinical workflows to optimize patient capture, processing of referrals and scheduling
  • Executes therapy plan for each patient with a focus on early intervention and same day evaluation
  • Creates a professional and collaborative working environment with full colleague participation that promotes teamwork, quality, exceptional outcomes, and patient safety
  • Works with DTO to identify clinical improvement opportunities
  • Fosters relationships with employers, referral sources and payer groups through routine communications and engagement opportunities
  • Masters use of clinical systems to ensure efficient and excellent supportive documentation, appropriate and optimal coding levels, charge capture, and follow-through on all patient care orders
  • Ensures compliance with individual State Practice Act/Rules and Regulations/WC Regulations
  • Drives patient and client experience and satisfaction metrics
  • Actively participates in CLT meetings with COD and CMD to improve quality, patient safety, outlier management, and ensures the ongoing development and growth of the center’s business
  • Maintains and cultivates relationships with center clients and payers while responding to requests within 24 hours
  • Works with DTO and CLT to manage clinical and support staffing levels and proficiencies that will optimize patient satisfaction, workflows, and efficiencies
  • Promotes, cultivates, and exemplifies Orange Book values for all center colleagues
  • Develops colleague success through all aspects of the talent life cycle for staff therapists and PTSS within the center
  • Fosters an environment of collaboration, professionalism, patient and colleague safety, quality care, continuous improvement and reward and recognition
  • Leads and promotes collaboration within CLT and across disciplines to achieve clinical and business outcomes
  • Accountable for understanding and input on Center financial drivers (GRV, PI, New Injuries, TAT) and outcomes in order to achieve annual business plan
  • Promotes center initiatives and work flows that are consistent with those in other centers
  • Possesses financial awareness and provides input to center budget and key business metrics

Nova Medical Centers provides occupational healthcare services that help workplaces keep their staff healthy and productive. It offers services such as drug testing, medical physicals, care for work-related injuries, and physical therapy for on-the-job injuries. The service works by evaluating employees, conducting necessary tests, treating injuries, and providing rehabilitation and follow-up to support returning to work. The company differentiates itself by aiming for exceptional outcomes and by focusing on the needs of both patients and their employer clients, delivering integrated, on-site or centralized occupational health care. Its goal is to improve workplace health and safety while exceeding expectations for quality and convenience.

Company Size

501-1,000

Company Stage

Acquired

Total Funding

$265M

Headquarters

Houston, Texas

Founded

1992

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Nova's $130.3M LTM revenue and $28.3M EBITDA projected below 7.5x multiple by year three.
  • Concentra achieves 770+ centers across 42 states, strengthening occupational health market position.
  • Cost synergies and cross-sell opportunities unlock EBITDA accretion post-integration completion.

What critics are saying

  • Geographic concentration in five states creates revenue vulnerability to regional policy shifts.
  • Simultaneous integration of Nova (67 centers) and Pivot (200+ centers) risks operational failures.
  • Telehealth and retail clinic competition threatens Nova's brick-and-mortar occupational health model.

What makes Nova Medical Centers unique

  • 67 occupational health centers across five states with 30+ years operational expertise.
  • Comprehensive service suite: workers' compensation, physical therapy, drug screening, pre-employment physicals.
  • Strategic geographic expansion for Concentra into Texas, Georgia, Tennessee, Indiana, Wisconsin markets.

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Benefits

401(k) Company Match

Paid Vacation

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Company News

Business Wire
Jan 28th, 2025
Concentra Announces Preliminary 2024 Financial Results, Agreement To Acquire Nova Medical Centers, and 2025 Financial Guidance

Concentra Group Holdings Parent, Inc. (“Concentra,” “the Company,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) (NYSE: CON), the nation’s largest provider of occupational he

WorkCompWire
Jan 27th, 2025
Concentra Acquires Nova for $265M

Concentra has announced a definitive agreement to acquire Nova Medical Centers, which operates 67 centers across five states. This acquisition will expand Concentra's network to over 770 centers in 42 states. The transaction values Nova at $265 million, and Concentra plans to finance it using cash, available credit, and new debt. The deal is expected to close in Q1 2025.