Clinic Director

i4 Search Group Healthcare Recruiting; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

401(k) retirement plan

Continuing education assistance

Licensure and certification reimburse

Bonus opportunities

Wellness benefits

Job summary

i4 Search Group Healthcare Recruiting seeks an experienced Physical Therapist / Clinic Director to deliver high-quality patient care while leading daily clinical and operational performance of an outpatient PT clinic.

The role blends hands-on patient care with leadership responsibilities, including staff development, clinic operations, patient experience, productivity, and referral relationship development. Licensure and leadership skills are essential for driving clinic growth.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy program.
• Current and unrestricted Physical Therapist license in the applicable state, or eligibility to obtain licensure.
• Current CPR/BLS certification as required.
• Prior outpatient physical therapy experience preferred.
• Previous leadership, supervisory, or clinic management experience preferred.
• Strong clinical decision-making and patient care skills.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational abilities.
• Ability to balance patient care responsibilities with administrative and leadership duties.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients and develop individualized plans of care based on clinical findings, patient goals, and physician recommendations.
• Provide evidence-based physical therapy treatments to improve mobility, strength, function, and quality of life.
• Monitor patient progress and modify treatment plans as appropriate.
• Educate patients and caregivers regarding treatment plans, home exercise programs, injury prevention, and long-term wellness.
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation in accordance with company, payer, and regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with physicians, healthcare providers, and other members of the care team to ensure continuity of care.
• Maintain compliance with applicable state practice acts, professional standards, and company policies.
• Provide leadership and oversight for the daily operations of the clinic.
• Supervise, mentor, and support Physical Therapists, Physical Therapist Assistants, technicians, and administrative staff as applicable.
• Promote a positive, collaborative, and patient-focused clinic culture.
• Assist with recruiting, onboarding, training, and professional development of clinic team members.
• Monitor clinic scheduling, patient flow, productivity, utilization, and staffing needs.
• Establish and monitor clinic goals and key performance indicators.
• Identify opportunities to improve operational efficiency, patient outcomes, and overall clinic performance.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, documentation standards, safety requirements, and applicable healthcare regulations.
• Partner with regional or organizational leadership regarding clinic performance, staffing, budgeting, and strategic initiatives.

Skills

Clinical decision-making

Communication skills

Leadership

Operations knowledge

Team development

Education

Physical Therapy degree

Job description

We are seeking an experienced, motivated Physical Therapist / Clinic Director to provide high-quality patient care while leading the day-to-day clinical and operational performance of an outpatient physical therapy clinic.

This position combines hands-on patient care with leadership responsibilities, including staff development, clinic operations, patient experience, productivity, referral relationship development, and overall clinic performance. The ideal candidate is a licensed Physical Therapist who enjoys treating patients while also mentoring team members and taking ownership of clinic growth and success.

Key Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients and develop individualized plans of care based on clinical findings, patient goals, and physician recommendations.
• Provide evidence-based physical therapy treatments to improve mobility, strength, function, and quality of life.
• Monitor patient progress and modify treatment plans as appropriate.
• Educate patients and caregivers regarding treatment plans, home exercise programs, injury prevention, and long-term wellness.
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation in accordance with company, payer, and regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with physicians, healthcare providers, and other members of the care team to ensure continuity of care.
• Maintain compliance with applicable state practice acts, professional standards, and company policies.

Clinic Leadership & Operations

• Provide leadership and oversight for the daily operations of the clinic.
• Supervise, mentor, and support Physical Therapists, Physical Therapist Assistants, technicians, and administrative staff as applicable.
• Promote a positive, collaborative, and patient-focused clinic culture.
• Assist with recruiting, onboarding, training, and professional development of clinic team members.
• Monitor clinic scheduling, patient flow, productivity, utilization, and staffing needs.
• Establish and monitor clinic goals and key performance indicators.
• Identify opportunities to improve operational efficiency, patient outcomes, and overall clinic performance.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, documentation standards, safety requirements, and applicable healthcare regulations.
• Partner with regional or organizational leadership regarding clinic performance, staffing, budgeting, and strategic initiatives.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy program.
• Current and unrestricted Physical Therapist license in the applicable state, or eligibility to obtain licensure.
• Current CPR/BLS certification as required.
• Prior outpatient physical therapy experience preferred.
• Previous leadership, supervisory, or clinic management experience preferred.
• Strong clinical decision-making and patient care skills.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational abilities.
• Ability to effectively lead, motivate, and develop a clinical team.
• Understanding of clinic operations, productivity, scheduling, and performance metrics.
• Ability to balance patient care responsibilities with administrative and leadership duties.

Preferred Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience as a practicing Physical Therapist.
• Previous experience as a Clinic Director, Clinical Manager, Lead Physical Therapist, or similar leadership role.
• Experience in an outpatient orthopedic setting.
• Experience developing physician and community referral relationships.
• Board certification or advanced clinical certifications are a plus.

Competitive compensation package commensurate with experience. Benefits may include:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• 401(k) or retirement plan
• Continuing education assistance
• Licensure and certification reimbursement
• Performance-based bonus or incentive opportunities
• Employee wellness and other company-sponsored benefits