Physical Therapist - Clinic Director

About the Role

We are seeking an energetic and results-driven Clinic Director to lead a single clinic and take ownership of core business and performance outcomes. This role is ideal for individuals ready to develop and demonstrate leadership skills while driving clinic growth and operational excellence. The Clinic Director will set annual goals, manage budgets, and implement strategies to improve clinic profitability and patient satisfaction.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate clinic growth, drive clinic processes, and adjust approach based on evolving inputs (e.g., staffing mix, DUPV, specialties offered)
• Resolve issues in scheduling and/or documentation of clinician or support staffing
• Set annual clinic goals and budget
• Remove roadblocks and obstacles from personal and team goal attainment
• Facilitate referral relationships while including team members as growth opportunities
• Communicate with Front Office and Business Development teams about referral trends or gaps
• Review financial reporting and make real-time corrective adjustments (e.g., bad debt, no-shows)
• Establish employee-friendly clinic culture through 1:1 and team meetings to motivate, engage, and grow staff
• Reinforce policies and celebrate team wins
• Escalate issues promptly and use available tools (dashboards, EHR) to determine proper course of action
• Make staffing decisions based on business input

Qualifications

• Valid state licensure as a clinician (PT, OT, PTA, OTA)
• Minimum of 3 years of clinical experience, with 1 year in a supervisory or managerial role
• Doctorate or Master's degree in Physical Therapy/Occupational Therapy, or completion of an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant/Occupational Therapy Assistant program
• CPR certification and any other relevant certifications as required by state regulations
• Strong clinical skills with experience in orthopedic, neurological, or geriatric physical therapy (preferred)
• Has a list of strong referral sources within the community (preferred)

Benefits

• Competitive pay + monthly incentives
• Student Loan Repayment Program — up to $25,000, tax-free
• Relocation/Sign-On Bonus for eligible locations
• Ambient Listening technology (ALT) — an AI documentation tool fully integrated with our EMR
• Transition to Practice Program - 12-month structured onboarding & mentorship program
• New Graduate Support — NPTE Study Prep resources through Final Frontier
• Accredited Residency Programs in Orthopedic or Sports specialties, offered at no cost
• Robust Medical, Vision, and Dental plans
• Paid time off
• Clinical incentive opportunities
• Professional development resources and ongoing clinical education support

Pay

Base Salary: $95,000 - $130,000

Quarterly Clinic Director Incentives

Clinic Address: Spine & Sport Physical Therapy - Encinitas South, 205 S El Camino Real, Encinitas, CA 92024

Note: This job description is a general outline of responsibilities and requirements. Specific duties may vary based on the needs of management.