Senior Vice President of People

Senior Vice President of People

Grow Your Career. Shape the Future.

As the Senior Vice President of People, you'll serve as a key member of the executive leadership team, partnering directly with the CEO to shape and execute a people strategy that fuels growth, strengthens culture, and develops exceptional leaders. This role is ideal for a strategic HR executive who thrives in high-growth environments and enjoys building scalable organizations through both organic growth and acquisitions.

Why Choose CORA

• Executive Leadership Impact – Help shape the future of a growing healthcare organization.
• Competitive Compensation – Rewarding package aligned with your experience and contributions.
• Generous Time Off – Paid holidays and PTO that grows with tenure.
• Comprehensive Benefits – Medical, dental, vision, disability & life insurance.
• 401(k) Program – Invest in your future.
• Professional Development – Opportunities to drive innovation, transformation, and organizational growth.

Benefits may vary based on employment type.

What You'll Do

As the Senior Vice President of People, you'll:

• Serve as a trusted advisor to the CEO on organizational design, leadership development, succession planning, and talent strategy.
• Lead annual talent reviews and organizational planning initiatives that foster a high-performance culture.
• Develop and execute HR strategies that align with business goals and support rapid organizational growth.
• Build scalable people processes and infrastructure to support expansion and M&A activity.
• Drive organizational transformation through leadership development, change management, employee engagement, and culture initiatives.
• Establish and monitor key HR metrics to evaluate effectiveness and market competitiveness.
• Oversee compensation, benefits, performance management, and employee development programs.
• Lead executive recruiting efforts and support the acquisition of top leadership talent.
• Guide due diligence and human capital integration efforts associated with mergers and acquisitions.
• Provide leadership, coaching, and development for the HR team.
• Ensure compliance with employment laws, regulatory requirements, and HR best practices.
• Partner with company ownership and executive leadership on critical workforce initiatives.
• Champion a culture consistent with CORA's values and commitment to treating people right.

What You'll Need

• Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree, MBA, or Juris Doctor preferred.
• Minimum 15 years of progressive HR leadership experience, including executive-level responsibilities.
• Proven experience serving as a strategic partner to CEOs and executive leadership teams.
• Strong expertise in organizational design, succession planning, leadership development, talent management, and employee engagement.
• Experience building HR infrastructure within growing organizations.
• Demonstrated success leading change initiatives in complex, multi-level organizations.
• Experience supporting mergers and acquisitions, including due diligence and integration activities.
• Strong analytical, organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to influence and build partnerships across all levels of an organization.
• Experience with HRIS and cloud-based talent management systems.
• SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP certification strongly preferred.
• Private equity-backed company experience and exposure to IPO or other exit strategies preferred.

Who We Are

CORA Physical Therapy is a network of outpatient clinics serving communities across 10 states. We believe every patient deserves high-quality care, and every team member deserves the tools and support to thrive. Our culture is built on gratitude, curiosity, collaboration, and a commitment to Treat Everyone Right.

As Senior Vice President of People, you'll play a pivotal role in developing the leaders, culture, and talent strategies that help CORA continue to grow and serve our patients and communities.

Apply today to become our next Senior Vice President of People and help shape the future of CORA Physical Therapy.

CORA Physical Therapy is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer committed to building a team that reflects the diverse communities we serve.