Physical Therapist / Center Manager

Revel Staffing

Santa Cruz (CA)

On-site

USD 100,000 - 130,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with matching

Paid time off

Continuing education assistance

Tuition reimbursement

Mentorship and leadership development

Disability and life insurance

Flexible spending account

Employee referral program

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Revel Staffing, in Santa Cruz, seeks a motivated Physical Therapist / Center Manager to lead its outpatient clinic. The role blends direct patient care with clinic leadership, staff development, and business oversight to deliver exceptional patient outcomes.

The Center Manager will maintain an active caseload while guiding operations, compliance, and growth initiatives in a patient‑focused environment. Experience in leadership or progressive supervision is valued.

Qualifications

Graduate of a PT program accredited by CAPTE.
Current California Physical Therapist license or eligible.
Current CPR certification.
Leadership experience or readiness to supervise staff.
Strong documentation and regulatory knowledge.
Experience with EMR and clinic-management systems.

Responsibilities

Evaluate patients and develop care plans based on findings.
Provide PT services per California standards and maintain caseload.
Maintain patient documentation and communications with care team.
Oversee daily clinic operations, scheduling, staffing, and productivity.
Recruit, train, coach, and develop clinical and administrative employees.
Develop budgets and monitor expenses.
Build relationships with physicians and referral partners.
Identify opportunities to grow services and referrals.

Skills

Clinical leadership

Outpatient physical therapy

Communication & collaboration

Mentoring staff

Education

CAPTE-accredited PT program

Tools

EMR systems

Microsoft Office

Clinic-management software

Job description

A well-established outpatient rehabilitation organization is seeking a motivated Physical Therapist / Center Manager to lead its Santa Cruz clinic.

This is a hands-on leadership position that combines direct patient care with responsibility for clinic operations, employee development, financial performance, regulatory compliance, and business growth. The Center Manager will maintain an active patient caseload while creating a positive, efficient, and patient-focused environment for employees and the community.

We welcome experienced clinic leaders as well as accomplished physical therapists who are ready to advance into a formal management role.

Key Responsibilities

Clinical Care

Evaluate patients and develop individualized plans of care based on clinical findings and functional goals
Provide skilled physical therapy services in accordance with California practice standards
Maintain a full or appropriately assigned patient caseload
Monitor patient progress and modify treatment plans when clinically appropriate
Complete evaluations, daily notes, progress reports, physician communications, authorizations, and other required documentation accurately and on time
Maintain open, professional communication with patients, families, physicians, referral sources, payers, and members of the care team
Serve as a clinical resource and mentor for therapists, assistants, aides, and support employees

Clinic Leadership and Operations

Oversee the daily operations of the outpatient rehabilitation clinic
Manage patient scheduling, workflow, staffing, productivity, and caseload distribution
Recruit, onboard, train, coach, and develop clinical and administrative employees
Establish clear expectations and provide regular feedback and performance evaluations
Lead staff meetings, clinical training sessions, and operational discussions
Address employee concerns professionally and partner with Human Resources when appropriate
Build a collaborative workplace culture centered on accountability, respect, patient care, and continuous improvement
Maintain a clean, organized, safe, and professional clinical environment

Financial and Business Performance

Manage clinic performance against established operational and financial goals
Review revenue, expenses, productivity, staffing, and profit-and-loss results
Identify performance challenges and implement measurable improvement plans
Assist with the development and management of the clinic's annual operating budget
Monitor purchasing, equipment requests, and operating expenses
Support local marketing and community outreach efforts
Build and maintain relationships with physicians, employers, payers, and other referral partners
Identify opportunities to expand services, increase referrals, and strengthen the clinic's presence in the community

Quality and Compliance

Ensure clinic operations comply with company policies and applicable state, federal, payer, and professional requirements
Maintain high standards for clinical documentation, patient safety, billing accuracy, and quality of care
Conduct or participate in quality assurance and compliance reviews
Monitor clinical outcomes and develop improvement plans when necessary
Ensure employees complete required compliance, safety, and clinical training
Maintain appropriate staffing levels to support safe and effective patient care

Required Qualifications

Graduate of a physical therapy education program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education
Current or eligible California Physical Therapist license
Current CPR certification
Ability to maintain required health screenings and employment credentials
Strong clinical judgment and outpatient physical therapy experience
Leadership experience or demonstrated readiness to supervise and develop employees
Knowledge of clinical documentation, billing, productivity, and regulatory requirements
Strong organizational, communication, coaching, and problem-solving skills
Ability to manage competing clinical and operational priorities
Proficiency with electronic medical records, Microsoft Office, and clinic-management systems

Preferred Qualifications

Previous experience as a Center Manager, Clinic Director, Lead Physical Therapist, or Clinical Supervisor
Outpatient orthopedic rehabilitation experience
Experience managing clinic financial performance or profit-and-loss results
Experience with recruiting, performance management, employee relations, and staff development
Established relationships within the local medical or rehabilitation community
Experience developing referral relationships and supporting clinic growth

Compensation and Benefits

The position offers annual compensation between $100,000 and $130,000, depending on experience, qualifications, clinical background, and leadership responsibilities.

Qualified candidates may also be eligible for hiring incentives totaling up to $28,000, which may include: