Physical Therapy Clinic Manager — Lead Care & Growth

The CORE Institute; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-On Bonus

Job summary

The CORE Institute in Phoenix, AZ is seeking a Physical Therapy Manager to lead the department, oversee clinic teams, and ensure high-quality patient care. This role includes strategic planning, performance review, and coordination with physicians.

A master’s or doctoral degree in physical therapy with an active state license is required, along with 5+ years in physical therapy and 2+ years in supervision. A $50k sign-on bonus is offered as part of the compensation package.

Qualifications

• Master’s or Doctorate in Physical Therapy required.
• Current state PT license and CPR certification.
• Minimum five years in progressively responsible physical therapy roles.

Responsibilities

• Lead the physical therapy department and supervise clinic teams.
• Develop and implement short/long-term plans for rehabilitation services.
• Manage purchasing and budgeting for clinic supplies.
• Ensure compliance with policies and patient rights.

Skills

Leadership

Supervision

Communication skills

Quality improvement

Budgeting

Staff management

Education

Master’s or Doctorate in Physical Therapy

PT License

CPR Certification

Job description

Physical Therapy Manager - 50k Sign-On Bonus

Job Category: Manager

Requisition Number: PHYSI012558

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• Posted : July 27, 2026
• Full-Time

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Description

We are currently offering up to $50k in bonus incentives including Sign-On Bonus, Loan Forgiveness, Retention Bonus, and more!

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES

The Physical Therapy Manager is responsible for providing leadership, managerial supervision, and resource support to improve the effectiveness of its department. Basic functions include assisting in planning, organizing and implementing, and managing the physical therapy services through the supervision of clinic teams and proactively assisting in developing solutions to positively impact quality patient care and efficient operations. Utilizing the principles of continuous quality improvement, the position provides leadership to constantly improve processes and focuses on improving outcomes in the Financial, Growth, People, Service, and Quality Pillars. Additionally, the Manager of Physical Therapy will function as a practicing Physical Therapist with the duties and responsibilities delineated on the Physical Therapist job description.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Implements and enforces written policies and procedures for all processes involved in the physical therapy department.
• Manages the development of short/long-term work plans and objectives for all rehabilitation.
• Manages the implementation of appropriate courses of action to achieve service goals in conjunction with physicians and administration.
• Oversight and management of the process of purchasing supplies for the clinic.
• Ensures that employee and patient rights are upheld.
• Understands and effectively uses all aspects of the software system.
• Assists with selection, training, orientation, and supervision of personnel, including review of monthly performance metrics.
• Leads by example and adheres to AEIOU behavioral standards and management expectations.
• Manages the day-to-day staffing requirements.
• Responsible for conducting scheduled team/clinic meetings.
• Conducts performance management reviews in a timely fashion.
• All other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION

• Requires a master’s degree or doctorate in physical therapy and is certified as a physical therapist.
• Current state PT license; PT certification; CPR certification.

EXPERIENCE

• Minimum of five years in progressively responsible positions in the physical therapy field.
• Minimum of two years of supervisory experience preferred.

KNOWLEDGE

• Knowledge of principles and applications of physical therapy.
• Knowledge of business and supervisory concepts and methods including TQM.

SKILLS

• Skill in effectively participating in assessment/treatment of patients.
• Skill in appropriate budgeting, staffing, scheduling, planning.
• Skill in quality audits.

ABILITIES

• Ability to communicate, establish/maintain effective relationships with patients/families, employees, peers, and administrators, and problem-solve cooperatively.
• Ability to effectively educate patients, employees, and other staff in PT theory and applications.
• Ability to operate a cost-effective department by controlling costs appropriately.

ENVIRONMENTAL WORKING CONDITIONS

• Normal clinic environment.
• Some travel within the community.

PHYSICAL/MENTAL DEMANDS

• Requires sitting and standing associated with a physical therapy clinic environment.
• Combination of bending, lifting, and transferring activities.
• Manual dexterity using a calculator and computer keyboard.

ORGANIZATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• HOPCo's Mission, Vision, and Values must be acknowledged and adhered to.

This description is intended to provide only basic guidelines for meeting job requirements. Responsibilities, knowledge, skills, abilities, and working conditions may change as needs evolve.

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