Center Physical Therapy Director

AGILE OCCUPATIONAL MEDICINE PC; Bakersfield (CA); On-site; USD 115,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

CME stipend

Malpractice insurance

SPIF incentive

Paid time off

Holidays

Work-life balance

Collaborative culture

Job summary

Agile Occupational Medicine is seeking a Center Therapy Director to lead treatment programs and clinical operations across Bakersfield and Delano clinics. You will design therapy plans to restore function, supervise therapists and staff, and ensure high-quality, timely care aimed at helping patients return to work with dignity and confidence.

The role requires a Doctorate in Physical Therapy and a CA license, with a flexible schedule and strong emphasis on administrative and clinical leadership.

Qualifications

• Graduate/Doctorate Degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited program.
• Active and unrestricted California PT license required (or license in progress).
• BLS certification required.
• Excellent work ethic and dedication to patient success.
• Proficiency in MS Office and patient management software.
• Knowledge of physical therapy office management systems and procedures.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Outpatient experience is preferred. New graduates are welcome to apply!

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day clinic operations to ensure compliance with company medical management model.
• Offer analysis and suggestions to develop ancillary service policies; determine productivity, production, quality, and patient-services procedures.
• Direct staff including physical therapists, assistants, chiropractors, acupuncturists and technicians.
• Oversee hiring, training and development of ancillary staff.
• Ensure legal and medical compliance and stay updated on regulations.

Skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Work ethic

Outpatient experience

Education

Doctorate Degree in Physical Therapy

Tools

MS Office

Patient management software

PT office management systems

Job description

Description

Position Summary:

As a Center Therapy Director, you will be responsible for providing treatment programs to restore and improve the physical functions of our patients. You will design programs based on the patient's specific goals to get them back to work and life with dignity and confidence. The target is to complete all activities accurately, with high quality, and in a timely manner.

Specialties: Orthopedics, sports medicine, manual therapy, ergonomics, injury prevention.

Locations: Will provide coverage to our Bakersfield and Delano clinics each week.

Schedule: Flexible scheduling available - four 10-hour shifts, five 8-hour shifts or four 9-hour shifts plus one half day.

Compensation: Starting compensation range is $115,000-$135,000 annually. This position is also eligible for a $10,000 annual SPIF incentive opportunity, paid quarterly. Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, and location

Responsibilities:

Administrative

• Manage day-to-day clinic operations to ensure compliance with company medical management model.
• Offer analysis, information and suggestions with the end goal of developing Ancillary service operational policies; determine productivity, production, quality and patient-services procedures.
• Management and directing staff including physical therapists, physical therapy assistants, chiropractors, acupuncturists and physical therapy technicians.
• Oversee the hiring, training and development of ancillary staff members.
• Ensure legal and medical compliance and remain updated on regulations at the local, state and federal levels.

Clinical

• Assesses the therapeutic and rehabilitative status of the patient and develops an appropriate treatment plan.
• Updates and modifies the treatment plan on an ongoing basis.
• Uses clinical reasoning in treating and planning, implementing, and monitoring patient progress.
• Instruct and counsel patients effectively in exercises, home programs, and patient education.
• Maintain open communication with the patient and referring physician (when applicable) regarding the patient's plan of care and progress.
• Treat team members, patients, families, and others with dignity and respect.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Graduate/Doctorate Degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited program
• Active and unrestricted California PT license required (or license in progress)
• BLS certification required
• Excellent work ethic and dedication to patient success
• Proficiency in MS Office and patient management software
• Knowledge of physical therapy office management systems and procedures
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Outpatient experience is preferred. New graduates are welcome to apply!

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
• 401(k) plan with employer match
• Annual CME stipend with dedicated paid CME time off
• Employer-paid medical malpractice insurance
• Quarterly SPIF incentive opportunity
• Paid time off and company-paid holidays
• Excellent work-life balance - no required nights, weekends, or holidays
• Collaborative, fast-paced and dynamic work environment
• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact on patient care and clinic performance

Why You Should Join Our Team

Agile Occupational Medicine is a leading occupational medicine group with a network of 42 centers dedicated to providing comprehensive healthcare services to businesses and their employees across California and Yuma, Arizona. We specialize in ensuring the health and well-being of workers through a range of medical services, including work injury care and employer services.

We are a rapidly growing organization with a fun and collaborative work environment. We are passionate about disrupting the world of occupational medicine, and we are committed to providing our customers and patients with the best possible experience.

Agile Occupational Medicine is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Agile does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided upon qualifications, merit, and business need.