Clinical Director - Sports Physical Therapy

Description

The Clinical Director supervises assigned clinic(s) in accordance with organizational policies and applicable laws. This role supports a patient-centered clinic environment by leading day-to-day operations, strengthening clinical quality, and ensuring consistent delivery of care.

Success in this position looks like maintaining high standards of patient care and satisfaction, effectively developing and onboarding staff, and partnering with the management team to implement clinical policies and manage clinic resources while also continuing to provide physical therapy services to your own caseload.

• Lead and manage the day-to-day clinic operations to ensure a high standard of patient care and satisfaction.
• Supervise assigned clinic(s) in alignment with organizational policies and applicable laws.
• Onboard, plan, assign, and direct work for employees, including appraising performance and addressing concerns.
• Collaborate with the management team to develop and implement clinical policies and procedures.
• Manage clinic budget, supplies, and operational needs in partnership with leadership.
• Produce a majority of external patient referrals and facilitate the introduction of other staff PTs for patient care as appropriate.
• Train, mentor, and coach new Staff PTs to ensure effective company and clinic onboarding.
• Conduct in-services and continuing education courses for clinic and/or company staff.
• Organize and participate in community and outreach events (including schools, clubs, and fitness facilities).
• Host at least one clinical student (and additional students as available) and support their learning experience.
• Continue operating as a physical therapist for your own therapy clients, including conducting assessments, developing treatment plans, implementing therapeutic techniques, and educating clients on self-management.
• 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 environment throughout the day, supporting clear and effective communication.

Requirements

• Current and active Physical Therapist license in the state of Georgia, or ability to obtain one.
• 2+ years of experience as a Physical Therapist with a strong background in sports rehabilitation.
• Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) degree.
• Management experience preferred but not required.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to communicate verbally and in writing clearly and concisely.
• Patient-focused mindset that builds and maintains customer satisfaction.
• Results focus and initiative, with the ability to drive outcomes and follow through.
• Ability to influence and motivate others to support organizational objectives.
• Relationship-building skills characterized by acceptance, cooperation, and mutual respect.
• Team-oriented approach that promotes collaboration and shared ownership of goals.
• Experience training and presenting information to groups.
• Coaching and mentoring skills to enable others to grow through feedback, instruction, and encouragement.
• Leadership mindset aligned with organizational mission and goals.
• Staff management skills that improve staff effectiveness and job success.
• Physical demands: frequent physical activity in an office environment, including standing, running, walking, jumping, and sitting; ability to frequently lift, carry, push, and pull up to 100 lbs.

Note:
This list of duties and responsibilities is not all inclusive and may expand to include other duties as management may deem necessary from time to time. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• Incentives tied to clinic growth, including increased compensation with expansion.
• Sign-on bonus or moving stipend (as applicable).
• Professional growth opportunities through in-services and continuing education.
• Support for career development through leadership, coaching, and mentoring responsibilities.