Lead PT, Outpatient Ortho — Growth, Mentorship & Perks

Spine & Sport Physical Therapy; Del Mar (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Ambient Listening technology (ALT)

Mentorship program

Student loan repayment up to $25,000

New graduate study prep resources

Residential/onsite benefits

Job summary

Spine & Sport Physical Therapy – Del Mar is hiring a Lead Physical Therapist for outpatient orthopedics. The role combines clinical leadership with hands-on patient care, offering mentoring, schedule oversight, and collaboration with the Clinic Director to drive quality outcomes.

New graduates are encouraged to apply. Competitive base salary ($90,000–$110,000) with monthly incentives up to $2,500, plus student loan repayment up to $25,000 and robust benefits, mentorship, and career growth

Qualifications

• Promoted from internal-only as a development opportunity or stretch, probationary assignment.
• Must meet exceptional professional standards (no PIPs, outstanding leader, etc.).
• Must be performing on clinical performance metrics (e.g. VPD, DBU).
• Valid state licensure as a clinician (PT, OT, PTA, OTA).
• Doctorate or Master's degree in Physical Therapy or Occupational Therapy, or completion of an accredited PT/OTA program.

Responsibilities

• Manage clinical processes and daily operations while using best practices.
• Monitor attendance, productivity, and workflow adherence.
• Lead assigned projects and address gaps to goals.
• Build and grow relationships with referral sources.
• Provide input on clinic-based marketing strategy.
• Analyze clinic-related financial reports.
• Build rapport with team members and reinforce PRN values.
• Provide in-the-game feedback for support staff.
• Address performance issues and policy infractions.
• Develop feedback loops to resolve day-to-day patient and staff issues.

Skills

Leadership experience

Clinical leadership

Team mentorship

Clinical performance metrics

Education

DPT or MOT

PTA/OTA program completion

Job description

Spine & Sport Physical Therapy – Del Mar is hiring a Lead Physical Therapist for outpatient orthopedics. The role combines clinical leadership with hands-on patient care, offering mentoring, schedule oversight, and collaboration with the Clinic Director to drive quality outcomes.

New graduates are encouraged to apply. Competitive base salary ($90,000–$110,000) with monthly incentives up to $2,500, plus student loan repayment up to $25,000 and robust benefits, mentorship, and career growth