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Ivy Rehab
Charlotte, North Carolina

Physical Therapist - Open Your Own Clinic!

Physical TherapistFull-Time

Listed compensation

$90k-$110k

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Job Description

State of Location

North Carolina

Position Summary

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

Additional Compensation: This position is also eligible for: Clinic Director Bonus Plan/Equity/Relocation Assistance

Join Ivy Health's dedicated team where you’re not just an employee, but a valued teammate! Together, we provide world-class care in physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, and applied behavior analysis (ABA) services. Our culture promotes authenticity, inclusion, growth, community, and a passion for exceptional care for every patient.

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.

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.

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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. Actual salaries depend on a variety of factors, including experience, specialty, education, and organizational need. Any listed salary range or contractual rate does not include bonuses/incentive, differential pay, or other forms of compensation or benefits.

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Key Responsibilities

The Clinic Director will oversee daily clinic operations, team development, and patient experience while fostering a positive clinic culture. They will also act as an equity partner, contributing to the growth and strategic success of the clinic location.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Clinic managementOrthopedic physical therapyPatient careClinical documentationStrategic planning

Physical Therapist Career Context

Of the 50 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 50% have no call, 64% require no weekends.

In North Carolina, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$90k (587 salary observations; 1,843 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (14,883 salary observations; 56,734 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-10-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.

The cost-of-living index for North Carolina is 94.3 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$100k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $106k in an average-cost state. 59.2% of North Carolina clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Ivy Rehab ranks #4 of 10 employers hiring Physical Therapist on WeekdayDoc by average advertised pay.

Top Physical Therapist Jobs

35 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution35 jobs · 21 employers

21
<$110k
7
$110k-125k
0
$125k-140k
5
$140k-155k
2
$155k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks34 jobs · 21 employers

401k / retirement match
94% this job
Sign-on bonus
71%
CME allowance
71% this job
Loan repayment
35%
Relocation assistance
6% this job

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Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 3.0
Better work-life than 30% of Physical Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 22,017 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Charlotte

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$355k≈ 3.9× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,744/mo≈ 23% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
25 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
97.3
State income tax
Up to 4.8%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Ivy Rehab

Wellness and Fitness Services
White Plains, New York
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical, dental, vision, and pet insurance
Paid parental leave
Short- and long-term disability
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Complimentary therapy services
401(k) with company match
Up to 20 PTO days
6 holidays