Physical Therapist - Open Your Own Clinic!

ivyhealth; Matthews (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Pet insurance

Parental leave

Disability insurance

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Therapy services

401(k) with employer match

PTO days

Holidays

CEU days

CEU reimbursement

Job summary

Ivy Health is seeking a Clinic Director (Licensed Physical Therapist) in North Carolina to lead a collaborative team, mentor clinicians, and shape a growing clinic. This role offers an Equity Partner path with strategic influence on location, culture, and patient experience.

Compensation ranges from $90,000 to $110,000 per year, plus a Director bonus plan, equity, and relocation assistance. Comprehensive benefits are provided.

Qualifications

• DPT degree from an accredited program and current or eligible PT license in the state of practice.
• 3+ years of healthcare experience, preferably in outpatient orthopedic settings.
• Leadership or supervisory experience is a plus but not required.
• Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills; mentoring others.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor clinic staff to deliver exceptional patient care.
• Build community relationships and grow the clinic's footprint.
• Oversee operations to maintain high-quality patient outcomes.
• Partner with leadership to shape location, culture, and patient experience.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Communication

Organization

Problem solving

Community relations

Patient care

Education

Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) degree

Job description

State of Location: North Carolina

Position Summary

At Ivy Health, we believe great people build great clinics. As a Clinic Director, you'll have the opportunity to lead a team that genuinely cares about one another while helping patients get back to doing what they love. We're looking for someone who enjoys mentoring others, building relationships, and creating a positive, collaborative environment where both teammates and patients feel supported. If you're passionate about making a difference, love working with people, and are excited to grow your career with a company that invests in its clinicians, we'd love to have you on our team.

Job Description

Clinic Director/Equity Partner (Licensed Physical Therapist) This is more than a Clinic Director role — it’s an opportunity to become an Equity Partner and help shape a clinic from the ground up. You’ll have a voice in clinic location, culture, team development, and patient experience while partnering with a company that has successfully opened 400+ clinics nationwide. Ivy Rehab will provide support in Marketing, HR, Recruitment, Legal Compliance, IT, RCM, and everything else that will help support you and your growing clinic.

Compensation

Compensation Range: $90,000.00 - $110,000.00 per year

Additional Compensation:

• Clinic Director Bonus Plan/Equity/Relocation Assistance

Benefits (start within 30 days)

• Medical, dental, vision, and pet insurance
• Paid parental leave, short- and long-term disability
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) + discount program
• Complimentary therapy services
• 401(k) with company match
• Up to 20 PTO days, 6 holidays, 2 CEU days, and CEU reimbursement annually

Qualifications

• Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) degree from an accredited program required.
• Current or eligible Physical Therapist license in the state of practice required.
• 3+ years of proven dedication and experience in a healthcare setting.
• Previous outpatient orthopedic experience preferred.
• Prior leadership or supervisory experience is a plus but not required.
• A passion for mentoring and developing others.
• Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
• A desire to grow the clinic, build community relationships, and create a positive team culture.
• Dedication to exceptional patient outcomes and quality of care.

Why Choose Ivy Health?

• Exceptional Workplace: A prestigious honor to be recognized by Gallup as an Exceptional Workplace, recognizing the most engaged workplace cultures in the world.
• Intelligent Documentation: With the utilization of ScribeIQ (an AI documentation tool), clinicians can expect a significant reduction in their normal documentation time, allowing them to spend more quality time with patients and keeping their notes AT work.
• Innovative Resources & Mentorship: Access to abundant resources, robust mentorship, and career advice for unparalleled success.
• Exceeding Expectations: Deliver best-in-class care and witness exceptional patient outcomes.
• Exceptional Partnerships: Collaborate with leaders like Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS) and educational partners for continuous learning.

Additional Information

The compensation range listed reflects the good faith estimate of pay this organization reasonably expects to offer for this position at the time of posting. Actual compensation will be determined based on relevant factors including skills, experience, qualifications, and work location. This range applies to the base salary or hourly rate only and does not include bonuses, benefits, or other forms of compensation that may be offered. We do not inquire about salary history as part of our hiring process.

We are an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity and inclusion in all aspects of the recruiting and employment process.

ivyhealth.com

Welcome to Ivy Health Join us on our mission to inspire & enable people to live life to the fullest! Ivy Health is a growing team of orthopedic and pediatric outpatient physical, occupational, speech, and ABA therapy clinics with over 500 locations throughout the Northeast, Mid-Atlantic, Midwest, and Southeast. Through a shared commitment to clinical excellence, we work as a unified team to serve each person to the best of our ability. Combining our clinical objectives and company culture, you can see why Ivy is committed to providing endless opportunities to every teammate through professional development tracks, continuing education, leadership development, residency cohorts, mentorship programs, and many other resources.