Physician Liaison

Physician Liaison

Location: Dallas, TX | Field-based, with regular travel to all of our markets: Dallas, Houston, and San Antonio.

Why Work for Apara Autism Centers? Apara is a leading provider of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy, dedicated to empowering individuals with autism and supporting their families. Our mission is to foster awareness, inclusion, and progress through compassionate care and evidence-based services. We are committed to making a meaningful impact in the communities we serve by delivering exceptional therapy, education, and advocacy.

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Job Summary:

The Physician Liaison drives new client referrals across all Apara markets. Based in Dallas, you'll spend 4–5 days a week in the field visiting pediatricians, psychologists, developmental specialists, and other referral sources, educating providers on ABA therapy and turning those relationships into a steady flow of new families.

Key Responsibilities

• Referral Generation: Visit pediatric practices, psychology offices, therapy clinics, schools, and community organizations to generate new client referrals.
• Multi-Market Territory: Plan and maintain a consistent visit cadence across Dallas, Houston, and San Antonio
• Provider Education: Deliver in-office presentations and lunch-and-learns on ABA therapy and Apara services.
• Relationship Building: Serve as the primary point of contact for referring physicians, clinical staff, and office managers.
• Intake Partnership: Work with the Intake team and Center Directors to move referrals from inquiry to start of services.
• Performance & Reporting: Meet monthly visit and referral targets and log all outreach activity in the CRM.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

Required:

• Experience: 2+ years in outside sales, business development, or provider relations within healthcare, pediatrics, or ABA/behavioral health.
• Results: Proven track record of meeting or exceeding sales or referral targets.
• Communication: Strong presentation and relationship-building skills with clinical audiences.
• Travel: Valid driver's license, reliable transportation, current auto insurance, and the ability to travel 4–5 days per week, including occasional overnight travel to other markets.

Preferred:

• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Business, Healthcare Administration, Psychology, or a related field, or equivalent relevant experience.
• Experience marketing ABA, autism, or pediatric therapy services.
• Established referral relationships in Dallas or any of our markets.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Two weeks of accrued PTO
• Nine paid holidays annually
• Bonus opportunities based on performance and metrics

Equal Opportunity Employer Apara | ALC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment. Employment decisions are based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs - without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, or any other protected status.