Center Manager - Physical Therapist

AlphaX; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation package

Paid time off (PTO) and paid holidays

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Continuing education support

Job summary

A leading therapy provider in Albuquerque is seeking a Center Manager - Physical Therapist to oversee outpatient therapy center operations. This role includes leading a team, managing 1-3 centers, and ensuring financial accountability. The ideal candidate is a licensed physical therapist with outpatient experience, strong leadership skills, and a commitment to patient-centered care. The position offers a competitive compensation package, including health benefits and opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• Licensed PT with supervisory experience.
• Strong understanding of compliance and financial performance.
• Current CPR certification required.

Responsibilities

• Lead operations for 1-3 therapy centers.
• Develop individualized treatment plans.
• Manage center P&L performance and profitability.
• Foster a positive work environment.
• Conduct quality assurance audits.

Skills

Licensed Physical Therapist in California

Experience in outpatient physical therapy

Leadership and communication skills

Understanding of clinic operations

Education

Graduate of a CAPTE-accredited Physical Therapy program

Tools

Clinical documentation systems

Billing systems

Payroll systems

Job description

We're hiring a Center Manager - Physical Therapist in Albuquerque West 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.

What You'll Do

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