Clinic Director

Whatcom Physical Therapy, an Alliance Physical Therapy Partner, is seeking a Clinic Director (Physical Therapist) to join our team in Blaine, WA.

Why We Are World-class

• Competitive pay and Individual Bonus Plan
• Sign-On bonus
• Tuition Payment Assistance
• Exceptional benefits package, including 401K, medical, dental, vision and PTO
• Clinical Leadership Pathway (CORE)
• Unlimited Continuing Education budget, including MedBridge subscription
• Formal and customized Mentorship Program
• Proprietary AGILE EMR, built by Physical Therapists

About the Workplace

Alliance Physical Therapy Partners (APTP)/Whatcom Physical Therapy welcomes you to become part of a growing team led by clinicians. A place where integrity, respect, humility, and honesty define our partnerships. You’ll be offered a multitude of benefits and incentives to take care of you and your loved ones, with plenty of paid time off for life, vacations, and rest. We pride ourselves on leading the industry in rewarding your exceptional work, personally, professionally, and financially.

Responsibilities

• Performs high-quality daily patient therapy including evaluations, plan of care development, treatment, and discharge. Ensures appropriate documentation is complete.
• Assumes responsibility and accountability for the planning, provision, and coordination of all aspects of direct patient care in the clinic according to established policies and procedures.
• Manages and drives Key Performance Indicators such as units per hour, units per visit, patient visits per case, cancellations, referrals, and trends in patient billing per individual clinician.
• Directs patient care including evaluation, assessment, and planning to ensure proper case management. Provides therapy using manual therapy, modalities, exercise instruction, functional progressions, etc., maintaining high standards of quality and efficiency.
• Identifies staff development opportunities and facilitates learning and development to advance clinical skills.
• Ensures daily treatment notes for all patients are complete prior to the end of the day. Ensures billing amounts on daily notes match treatment time and that all units of treatment are accounted for.
• Ensures billing is accurate and complete prior to signing off on the daily note in accordance with Alliance’s policy, state practice act, and federal regulations, including but not limited to HIPAA, Medicare, and Medicaid.
• Assists in the development and implementation of clinical policies and procedures regarding patient care and compliance policies.
• Assures necessary equipment is available and in clean and safe working order. Monitors all patient discharges in alignment with Alliance PT standards of care.
• Participates in annual budget establishment and achievement through ongoing assessment of clinic needs and course correction when necessary.
• Participates in chart reviews to ensure staff compliance in chart completion and accuracy.
• Directly supervises therapists and other clinical staff within the office. Recruits, selects, and retains clinical and support staff.
• Practices sound employee management techniques in accordance with company procedures, the employee handbook, and existing state, federal, and other employment laws.
• Utilizes other corporate resources in situations where uncertainty exists in potentially problematic employee relations or other management issues.
• Consistently communicates with staff through staff meetings, staff reviews, and informal open-door practices. Provides constructive feedback and coaching and manages staff performance issues proactively.
• Assures compliance with Federal/Medicare guidelines and company compliance policies.
• Manages the staffing schedule of the clinic, approves timecards, PTO requests, and maintains an appropriate staff mix and coverage levels.
• Develops and implements a systematic marketing plan which includes making sales calls to physicians, nurses, clinicians, and other potential referral sources. Secures solid relationships and referral sources within the area.
• Provides educational marketing programs for referral sources, area businesses, and the general community. Attends networking events with marketing support staff and physicians.
• Analyzes patient satisfaction survey feedback to understand how to improve services.
• Communicates with referral sources by providing regular feedback regarding patient progress.

Requirements

• Master’s or Doctorate degree in Physical Therapy.
• Current Physical Therapist license, registration, and/or certification as per state regulations.
• Previous supervisory experience preferred.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move more than 100 pounds.

Benefits

• Competitive pay and Individual Bonus Plan
• Sign-On bonus
• Tuition Payment Assistance
• Exceptional benefits package, including 401K, medical, dental, vision, and PTO
• Clinical Leadership Pathway (CORE)
• Unlimited Continuing Education budget, including MedBridge subscription
• Formal and customized Mentorship Program

About Alliance

Join a team that puts its people first and truly cares about YOU. We offer a culture that is 100% invested in your growth and success. You’ll become a partner where you can fulfill your passion and provide world-class patient care. Why Alliance? We encourage and support life-long learning through mentorship, unlimited continuing education, and formal leadership training. You’ll be part of a growing company with many opportunities to advance your career when the time is right for you.