Sports Clinic Director & Physical Therapist

True Sports Physical Therapy

Vienna (VA)

On-site

USD 85,000 - 93,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

A physical therapy clinic in Vienna, VA is looking for a Clinic Director & Physical Therapist. This role requires a Doctorate in Physical Therapy and extensive experience in sports rehabilitation. The Director will lead clinic operations, manage staff, and ensure high standards of patient care. The compensation starts at $85,000 and is eligible for bonuses with additional staff. Strong leadership skills and a focus on patient satisfaction are essential. The clinic is set to open in February 2026.

Qualifications

2+ years of experience as a Physical Therapist with a strong background in sports rehabilitation.
6-12 months of leadership experience.
Ability to obtain a Virginia license or PT compact privileges.

Responsibilities

Lead and manage day-to-day clinic operations.
Collaborate with management to develop clinical policies.
Conduct assessments and develop treatment plans for therapy clients.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Patient Focus

Relationship Building

Teamwork

Education

Doctorate Degree in Physical Therapy

Job description

Sports Clinic Director & Physical Therapist

Department: Clinical
Job Status: Full-time
FLSA Status: Salary, Exempt
Reports To: Regional Director

Position Summary

The primary responsibility of the Clinic Director is to ensure optimal clinic function through effective staff and patient management.

We are currently seeking a Clinic Director to join our upcoming Vienna, VA location. While the clinic is tentatively scheduled to open in February 2026, please note that this timeline is subject to change.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

This list of duties and responsibilities is not all inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties and responsibilities as management may deem necessary from time to time. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Lead and manage the day-to-day clinic operations, ensuring a high standard of patient care and satisfaction throughout the clinic to maintain and advance optimal clinic function.
Collaborate with the management team to develop and implement clinical policies and procedures; manage clinic budget, supplies and needs.
Produce a majority of external patient referrals and facilitate the introduction of other staff PTs for these patients' care.
Lead and manage new Staff PT onboarding to effectively train, mentor and coach new staff PTs and ensure effective company and clinic onboarding.
Conduct in‑services over continuing education courses for clinic and/or company.
Organize and participate in community, schools, clubs, fitness facilities, etc., events.
Host a minimum of one clinical student and additional students as available.
Continue to operate in the physical therapist capacity for own therapy clients; including but not limited to conducting assessments and developing treatment plans, implementing optimal therapeutic techniques with clients, and educating clients on self‑management strategies.
Ensure timely, accurate and up-to-date billing and documentation for patient assessments, treatment plans, and progress notes for self and all staff.
Maintain a clean and organized workspace and clinic throughout the day.

Competencies

Communication – Ability to communicate verbally and in writing, clearly, and concisely.
Patient Focus – Builds and maintains customer satisfaction with the products and services offered by the organization.
Results Focus & Initiative – Focuses on results and desired outcomes and how best to achieve them. Gets the job done.
Influencing Others – Influences others to be excited and committed to furthering the organization’s objectives.
Relationship Building – Builds constructive working relationships characterized by a high level of acceptance, cooperation, and mutual respect.
Teamwork – Promotes cooperation and commitment within a team to achieve goals and deliverables.
Training & Presenting Information – Formally delivers information to groups.
Coaching & Mentoring – Enables co‑working to grow and succeed through feedback, instruction, and encouragement.
Leadership – Promotes organizational mission and goals, and shows the way to achieve them.
Staff Management – Manages staff in ways that improve their ability to succeed on the job.

Supervisory Responsibilities

The Clinic Director is required to supervise their assigned clinic(s) in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include onboarding employees, planning, assigning, and directing work, appraising performance, rewarding and disciplining employees, addressing complaints and resolving problems as they relate to these employees.

Requirements

Doctorate Degree in Physical Therapy
2+ years of experience as a Physical Therapist, with a strong background in sports rehabilitation.
6-12 months of leadership experience
Ability to obtain a Virginia license or PT compact privileges
Current and active Physical Therapist license in the state of Virginia, or the ability to obtain one.
One approved specialist or advanced certification

Compensation Structure

Starting CD Salary: $85,000
CD + 1 Full Time PT: $87,500
CD + 2 Full Time PTs: $90,000
CD + 3 Full Time PTs: $91,000
CD + 4 Full Time PTs: $92,000
CD + 5 Full Time PTs: $93,000

Eligible for bonus structure once CD + 2 Full Time PTs.

Physical Demands

The physical environment requires the employee to work in an office environment. The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.