Mid Level Therapy Development Specialist Jobs
Mid level therapy development specialist jobs go to professionals ready to own product or program initiatives end to end, make cross-functional decisions with limited oversight, and guide junior colleagues through complex challenges. Openings run 8% remote or hybrid across Healthcare & Medical Services, Education, and Science & Research, with employers like Encompass Health, UPMC, and Sutter Health hiring at this level now.
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Organization
MMC-Memorial Medical Center
Position Overview
Provides physical therapy services to assigned specialty patient populations, e.g. orthopedic or wound disorders. Majority of patient caseload consists of patient population related to specialty certification. Using advanced clinical practice knowledge, responsible for assessing, planning, organizing, and participating in rehabilitative programs that improve patient mobility, relieve pain, increase strength, and improve or correct disabling conditions resulting from disease or injury. Demonstrates expert-level competencies and skills and possesses at least one pre-approved specialty certification in one of the many physical therapy fields. In addition, provides in-services, continuing education, training & competency resources, orients/trains/mentors assigned staff, contributes to performance improvement initiatives, provides student clinical experience and other assigned organizational priorities as approved by supervisor. Adheres to all local/state/federal regulations, codes, policies, and procedures to ensure privacy and safety while delivering optimal patient care.
Education
Graduate of an accredited physical therapy school.
Certification & Licensure
- PT-Physical Therapist
- BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider
Must Possess One Of The Following
- CHT-Certified Hand Therapist – Hand Therapy Certification Commission
- OR ABPTS-American Board of Physical Therapy Specialist Certification – American Board of Physical Therapy
- OR CBIS-Certified Brain Injury Specialist – Brain Injury Association of America
- OR PRPC-Pelvic Rehabilitation Practitioner Certified – Herman & Wallace Pelvic Rehabilitation Institute (H&W)
- OR PORI-Certified Oncology Therapist & Certified Oncology Specialist by Physiological Oncology Rehabilitation Institute
- OR LANA-Certified Lymphedema Therapist by the Lymphology Association of North America
- OR AOTA-Advanced Practice Certification - Board Certification in Gerontology, Mental Health, Pediatrics, or Physical Rehabilitation
- OR CWS-Certified Wound Specialist for PT, OT by the American Board of Wound Management
- OR COMT-Certified Orthopedic Musculoskeletal Therapist by the North American Institute of Orthopedic Manual Therapy
- OR Fellowship Programs accredited by the American Academy of Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapists
- OR CCIP-1 and CCIP-2-Physical Therapist Credentialed Clinical Instructor by the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA)
- OR IBCLC-International Board Certified Lactation Consultant by the International Board Certified Lactation Consultant Commission
- OR Duke/Emory University University of Pitt Vestibular Rehabilitation Competency Based Course & Certification
- OR ATP - Assistive Technology Professional Certification by RESNA (Rehabilitation Engineering and Assistive Technology Society of North America)
Typical Experience
5 years inclusive of experience required for specific specialty certification
Skills And Knowledge
- Collaborates with key stakeholders in developing solutions.
- Critical thinking, complex problems solving, decisive judgment and ability to work independently.
- Knowledge and application of professional practice and regulatory requirements.
- Ability to work in demanding work environment, organize multiple priorities completing work duties within expected time lines and requirements.
- Computer and required technology proficiency/competencies.
- Demonstrates effective and efficient professional communication (verbal & written) skills as well as interpersonal skills, conflict resolution, teamwork/collaboration, customer service and community relations abilities.
- Able to retain and apply new knowledge & skills.
- Keeps abreast of professional practice development and advancement.
- Clinical specialty area depth knowledge and skill level demonstrated by certification & specialty practice competencies.
- Ability to teach/educate others, public speaking.
- Ability to assess competencies.
- Ability to develop training materials and competency assessments.
- Ability to extract EBP information and apply to clinical practice and training materials.
- Complex problem solver within and outside of department. Analyzes data/information from multiple sources. Collaborates with key stakeholders in developing solutions.
Job Shift
Days
Schedule
Full Time
Shift Hours
8
Days Of The Week
Monday - Friday
Weekend Requirements
None
Benefits
Yes
Unions
No
Position Status
Non-Exempt
Weekly Hours
40
Employee Status
Regular
Sutter Health is an equal opportunity employer EOE/M/F/Disability/Veterans.
Pay Range is $66.66 to $93.32 / hour
The posted pay range is based on the position's primary work location. Candidates who reside and work outside of that location may be subject to a different pay range based on their work location. Candidate starting salaries consider multiple factors, including, but not limited to a candidate’s experience, education, skills, licensure, certifications, departmental equity, training, and organizational needs. Base pay is only one component of Sutter Health’s comprehensive total rewards program. Eligible positions also include a comprehensive benefits package.
We are so glad you are interested in joining Sutter Health!
Organization
MMC-Memorial Medical Center
Position Overview
Provides physical therapy services to assigned specialty patient populations, e.g. orthopedic or wound disorders. Majority of patient caseload consists of patient population related to specialty certification. Using advanced clinical practice knowledge, responsible for assessing, planning, organizing, and participating in rehabilitative programs that improve patient mobility, relieve pain, increase strength, and improve or correct disabling conditions resulting from disease or injury. Demonstrates expert-level competencies and skills and possesses at least one pre-approved specialty certification in one of the many physical therapy fields. In addition, provides in-services, continuing education, training & competency resources, orients/trains/mentors assigned staff, contributes to performance improvement initiatives, provides student clinical experience and other assigned organizational priorities as approved by supervisor. Adheres to all local/state/federal regulations, codes, policies, and procedures to ensure privacy and safety while delivering optimal patient care.
Education
Graduate of an accredited physical therapy school.
Certification & Licensure
- PT-Physical Therapist
- BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider
Must Possess One Of The Following
- CHT-Certified Hand Therapist – Hand Therapy Certification Commission
- OR ABPTS-American Board of Physical Therapy Specialist Certification – American Board of Physical Therapy
- OR CBIS-Certified Brain Injury Specialist – Brain Injury Association of America
- OR PRPC-Pelvic Rehabilitation Practitioner Certified – Herman & Wallace Pelvic Rehabilitation Institute (H&W)
- OR PORI-Certified Oncology Therapist & Certified Oncology Specialist by Physiological Oncology Rehabilitation Institute
- OR LANA-Certified Lymphedema Therapist by the Lymphology Association of North America
- OR AOTA-Advanced Practice Certification - Board Certification in Gerontology, Mental Health, Pediatrics, or Physical Rehabilitation
- OR CWS-Certified Wound Specialist for PT, OT by the American Board of Wound Management
- OR COMT-Certified Orthopedic Musculoskeletal Therapist by the North American Institute of Orthopedic Manual Therapy
- OR Fellowship Programs accredited by the American Academy of Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapists
- OR CCIP-1 and CCIP-2-Physical Therapist Credentialed Clinical Instructor by the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA)
- OR IBCLC-International Board Certified Lactation Consultant by the International Board Certified Lactation Consultant Commission
- OR Duke/Emory University University of Pitt Vestibular Rehabilitation Competency Based Course & Certification
- OR ATP - Assistive Technology Professional Certification by RESNA (Rehabilitation Engineering and Assistive Technology Society of North America)
Typical Experience
5 years inclusive of experience required for specific specialty certification
Skills And Knowledge
- Collaborates with key stakeholders in developing solutions.
- Critical thinking, complex problems solving, decisive judgment and ability to work independently.
- Knowledge and application of professional practice and regulatory requirements.
- Ability to work in demanding work environment, organize multiple priorities completing work duties within expected time lines and requirements.
- Computer and required technology proficiency/competencies.
- Demonstrates effective and efficient professional communication (verbal & written) skills as well as interpersonal skills, conflict resolution, teamwork/collaboration, customer service and community relations abilities.
- Able to retain and apply new knowledge & skills.
- Keeps abreast of professional practice development and advancement.
- Clinical specialty area depth knowledge and skill level demonstrated by certification & specialty practice competencies.
- Ability to teach/educate others, public speaking.
- Ability to assess competencies.
- Ability to develop training materials and competency assessments.
- Ability to extract EBP information and apply to clinical practice and training materials.
- Complex problem solver within and outside of department. Analyzes data/information from multiple sources. Collaborates with key stakeholders in developing solutions.
Job Shift
Days
Schedule
Full Time
Shift Hours
8
Days Of The Week
Monday - Friday
Weekend Requirements
None
Benefits
Yes
Unions
No
Position Status
Non-Exempt
Weekly Hours
40
Employee Status
Regular
Sutter Health is an equal opportunity employer EOE/M/F/Disability/Veterans.
Pay Range is $66.66 to $93.32 / hour
The posted pay range is based on the position's primary work location. Candidates who reside and work outside of that location may be subject to a different pay range based on their work location. Candidate starting salaries consider multiple factors, including, but not limited to a candidate’s experience, education, skills, licensure, certifications, departmental equity, training, and organizational needs. Base pay is only one component of Sutter Health’s comprehensive total rewards program. Eligible positions also include a comprehensive benefits package.
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Mid Level Therapy Development Specialist Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a mid level therapy development specialist job?
Position your experience around ownership, not just participation. Highlight projects where you led strategy or execution independently, quantify the clinical or commercial outcomes you influenced, and show cross-functional collaboration with medical affairs, marketing, or clinical teams. Applications that demonstrate you can operate with limited oversight and have deepened a therapeutic area specialty consistently stand out at this stage.
Which companies hire mid level therapy development specialists?
Companies hiring mid level therapy development specialists right now include Encompass Health, UPMC, and Sutter Health, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. At this experience level, hiring tends to concentrate at specialty pharmaceutical companies, medical device manufacturers, and health system partners that need professionals who can manage therapy programs with real autonomy.
Are there remote mid level therapy development specialist jobs?
Yes, though availability varies by therapeutic area and employer. About 8% of mid level therapy development specialist openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting broader flexibility across the life sciences and healthcare sectors. Field-facing roles tied to key accounts or clinical sites typically require travel or on-site presence regardless of overall remote policy.
How do I move up to a mid level therapy development specialist role?
Moving from entry level into a mid level therapy development specialist role requires building depth in a specific therapeutic area, taking ownership of defined program components rather than supporting others, and demonstrating measurable impact on adoption or outcomes. Earning cross-functional credibility with clinical, regulatory, or commercial teams and leading at least one significant initiative from planning through execution signals readiness for this next stage.
Which industries hire the most mid level therapy development specialists?
Mid Level therapy development specialist roles concentrate in Healthcare & Medical Services, Education, and Science & Research, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors drive hiring at this level because they require professionals who can translate complex clinical evidence into scalable therapy programs and support both internal teams and external healthcare partners with meaningful depth.