Center Manager - Physical Therapist

AlphaX; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation package

Paid time off (PTO)

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Continuing education support

Opportunities for growth

Patient-driven environment

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization in Albuquerque is seeking a Center Manager - Physical Therapist to oversee everyday operations of 1-3 therapy centers. Key responsibilities include maintaining a full patient caseload and ensuring compliance with all regulations while fostering a supportive clinical environment. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in outpatient therapy, a license in California, and leadership experience. This role offers a competitive salary along with comprehensive benefits and growth potential.

Qualifications

• Licensed Physical Therapist in California.
• Experience in outpatient physical therapy required.
• Prior leadership or center management experience preferred.
• Leadership/center management or supervisory experience preferred.
• Proficiency with clinical documentation, billing, payroll, and reporting systems.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• Current CPR certification.

Responsibilities

• Oversee outpatient therapy center operations.
• Manage day-to-day operations for 1-3 therapy centers.
• Develop and manage center budgets and financial plans.
• Serve as a clinical resource and role model for staff.
• Review outcomes data and implement plans to improve patient care quality.
• Participate in clinical in-services, committees, and professional development.
• Manage day-to-day operations for 1–3 therapy centers.
• Oversee scheduling, caseload management, and staffing levels.
• Conduct staff onboarding, training, performance reviews, and development planning.
• Maintain compliance with regulations; conduct quality assurance and audits.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Clinical documentation proficiency

Staff development

Education

CAPTE-accredited Physical Therapy program

Licensed Physical Therapist

Job description

We're hiring a Center Manager - Physical Therapist in Albuquerque East to lead and oversee outpatient therapy center operations while maintaining a full patient caseload. This role has responsibility for 1-3 therapy centers and combines clinical excellence, operational leadership, financial accountability, and referral development within a patient-centered care model.

Overview

Position overview and purpose.

Responsibilities

Clinical Leadership & Treatment

• Evaluate, treat, and manage a full physical therapy caseload
• Develop and update individualized treatment plans with clear documentation of medical necessity
• Ensure compliance with state practice acts, Medicare, OSHA, and clinical policies
• Serve as a clinical resource and role model for staff
• Review outcomes data and implement plans to improve patient care quality
• Participate in clinical in-services, committees, and professional development

Center & Operations Management

• Manage day-to-day operations for 1-3 therapy centers
• Ensure efficient scheduling, caseload management, and staffing levels
• Oversee Site Supervisors and clinical staff as applicable
• Conduct staff onboarding, training, performance reviews, and development planning
• Maintain compliance with agency, state, federal, and local regulations
• Conduct quality assurance and compliance audits and resolve deficiencies

Financial & Business Management

• Own center P&L performance and profitability
• Develop and manage center budgets and financial plans
• Analyze financial statements and performance metrics to address underperformance
• Approve purchase orders and manage cost controls
• Justify and process capital equipment requests

Sales, Marketing & Growth

• Develop and execute center-specific sales and marketing plans
• Build and maintain strong physician, payer, and referral source relationships
• Drive referral growth and ensure staff participation in marketing initiatives
• Support implementation of specialty programs requested by referral partners

Team & Culture

• Foster a positive, values-driven work environment
• Lead employee relations and retention initiatives
• Conduct regular staff meetings and clinical in-services
• Collaborate with executive leadership and medical directors

Requirements

• Licensed Physical Therapist in California
• Graduate of a CAPTE-accredited Physical Therapy program
• Experience in outpatient physical therapy required
• Prior leadership, center management, or supervisory experience strongly preferred
• Strong understanding of clinic operations, compliance, and financial performance
• Proficiency with clinical documentation, billing, payroll, and reporting systems
• Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills
• Current CPR certification

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift and transfer patients up to 50 lbs independently
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, and reach throughout the workday
• Visual and auditory acuity sufficient for patient care and documentation
• Fine motor skills for handling equipment, documentation, and computer use

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package
• Paid time off (PTO) and paid holidays
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Continuing education and professional development support
• Leadership role with growth into regional or executive management
• Supportive, patient-driven clinical environment