Director of Aquatic Therapy

Job overview

Director of Aquatic Therapy is a full-time onsite role based in Nassau or Suffolk County, NY, with travel to other locations as needed. The anticipated annual base salary is $85,000–$115,000. Metro Physical & Aquatic Therapy provides physical, occupational, and speech therapy, massage, and acupuncture services. The director leads and develops the organization’s aquatic therapy program while supporting clinicians and clinic leaders. The role promotes safe, consistent pool operations, clinician education, and integration of aquatic therapy into patient care.

What you'll do

• Lead aquatic therapy program development and clinical excellence
• serve as a resource for clinicians
• mentor and educate clinicians and clinic leaders
• partner with leadership on safe and consistent program operations
• support program expansion and integration into patient care
• coach staff on pool operations, water chemistry, equipment, cleanliness, safety, and maintenance
• establish standards
• develop training resources
• provide clinical and operational guidance.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

director of aquatic therapy

full-time

nassau county ny

suffolk county ny

metro physical & aquatic therapy

aquatic therapy

physical therapy

occupational therapy

patient care

program leadership

$85k–$115k annual salary

new york license

401(k) match

paid time off

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• 401(k) with company matching
• profit sharing opportunities
• paid time off
• medical, dental, life, and long-term disability insurance
• loan repayment program
• CEU stipend
• leadership development programs.

Why this role

Requires a PT, OT, or PTA program graduate, a New York license to practice as a PT, OT, or PTA, and at least one year of aquatic therapy experience. Travel to other locations is required as needed.

About the employer

Metro Physical & Aquatic Therapy is hiring for this role. Industry: Offices of Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapists, and Audiologists. Sector: 62.