Clinical Director of Physical Therapy

Skillvanto; Culver City (CA); On-site; USD 105,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary $105,000–$115,000

Bonus opportunities

Full-time benefits package

Dedicated admin hours for leadership

Collaboration across locations

Professional development

Career advancement

Team-oriented culture

Job summary

Skillvanto in Culver City, CA seeks a Clinical Director to lead a 5–8 person clinical team while maintaining an active patient caseload. You will work with Clinical Directors at Santa Monica and Marina del Rey to uphold clinical standards and drive growth across locations.

Your role balances leadership responsibilities with patient care, including staff development, operational oversight, and a focus on evidence-based outcomes for patients.

Qualifications

• Active California Physical Therapist license or eligibility to obtain California licensure.
• Strong experience in orthopedic and outpatient physical therapy.
• Previous clinical leadership, staff mentorship, or management experience.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to lead, motivate, and develop a clinical team.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and support a clinical team of approximately 5–8 employees.
• Maintain an active patient caseload and deliver high-quality, evidence-based physical therapy care.
• Oversee daily clinical operations to ensure efficiency, quality, and an excellent patient experience.
• Collaborate with fellow Clinical Directors to maintain consistent clinical standards across locations.
• Participate in leadership meetings, strategic planning, and practice development initiatives.
• Support clinician onboarding, professional development, and ongoing mentorship.
• Foster a positive, collaborative, and accountable workplace culture.
• Monitor clinic performance, patient satisfaction, scheduling efficiency, and team productivity.
• Identify opportunities to improve operational processes and support clinic growth.

Skills

Active California Physical Therapist

Orthopedic Outpatient PT experience

Clinical leadership & mentorship

Communication skills

Organizational & problem-solving

Job description

The Clinical Director will oversee a clinical team of approximately 5–8 employees while maintaining an active patient caseload. Working closely with the Clinical Directors at our Santa Monica and Marina del Rey locations, you will help maintain consistent clinical standards, support staff development, improve clinic operations, and contribute to the practice’s continued growth.

Dedicated administrative time is provided to support leadership responsibilities alongside patient care.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and support a clinical team of approximately 5–8 employees.
• Maintain an active patient caseload and deliver high-quality, evidence-based physical therapy care.
• Oversee daily clinical operations to ensure efficiency, quality, and an excellent patient experience.
• Collaborate with fellow Clinical Directors to maintain consistent clinical standards and best practices across all locations.
• Participate in leadership meetings, strategic planning, and practice development initiatives.
• Support clinician onboarding, professional development, and ongoing mentorship.
• Foster a positive, collaborative, and accountable workplace culture.
• Monitor clinic performance, patient satisfaction, scheduling efficiency, and team productivity.
• Identify opportunities to improve operational processes and support clinic growth.

Qualifications

• Active California Physical Therapist license or eligibility to obtain California licensure.
• Strong experience in orthopedic and outpatient physical therapy preferred.
• Previous clinical leadership, staff mentorship, or management experience preferred.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to lead, motivate, and develop a clinical team.
• Strong commitment to evidence-based care and positive patient outcomes.
• Ability to balance clinical responsibilities with administrative and leadership duties.
• Interest in long-term professional growth and contributing to the success of a growing practice.

Compensation and Benefits

• Annual salary of $105,000–$115,000, depending on experience.
• Performance-based bonus opportunities.
• Full-time benefits package.
• Dedicated administrative hours for leadership responsibilities.
• Collaboration with Clinical Directors across three locations.
• Professional development and mentorship opportunities.
• Opportunities for career advancement as the practice expands.
• Supportive, collaborative, and team-oriented work environment.