Clinic Director Physical Therapist
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Job Description
Company Description
At DeKalb Comprehensive Physical Therapy, our number one priority is the patient. We provide individualized treatment through hands-on, compassionate care in a friendly and encouraging environment. Our therapists develop personalized treatment plans and are committed to delivering exceptional outcomes through clinical excellence and patient education.
Job Description
DeKalb Comprehensive Physical Therapy is seeking a Clinic Director | Physical Therapist to lead our outpatient orthopedic physical therapy clinic in Lithonia, GA.
This role is ideal for a compassionate, motivated Physical Therapist who is passionate about patient care, leadership, and team development. As Clinic Director, you will maintain an active patient caseload while leading daily clinic operations, mentoring staff, and driving exceptional patient outcomes.
Responsibilities
- Evaluate and treat patients using evidence-based orthopedic physical therapy techniques.
- Lead and mentor the clinical team while fostering a collaborative, patient-centered culture.
- Oversee daily clinic operations, productivity, and quality outcomes.
- Ensure accurate documentation and compliance with company standards.
- Support clinic growth through excellent patient care and community relationships.
Qualifications
- Graduate of a CAPTE-accredited Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) program.
- Current Georgia Physical Therapy License and CPR/BLS certification.
- Two or more years of outpatient orthopedic experience preferred.
- Previous leadership or mentoring experience is preferred.
- Strong communication, organizational, and leadership skills.
- Passion for delivering exceptional patient care and developing others.
- Additional Information
- Competitive Compensation with Leadership Incentives
- Sign-on bonus available
- Mentorship and continuing education opportunities
- In-house APTA-accredited Orthopedic Residency Program
- Comprehensive benefits package, including 401(k), paid holidays, and paid time off
- Career growth and leadership development opportunities
- Community service opportunities
- Collaborative, team-oriented outpatient environment
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Physical Therapist Career Context
Of the 50 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 4% are remote, 42% have no call, 68% require no weekends.
In Georgia, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$89k (556 salary observations; 2,050 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (14,786 salary observations; 56,355 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 Georgia is 96.3 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 59.8% of Georgia clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Clinic Director Physical Therapist at US Physical Therapy a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 10% in Physical Therapy — ranked against 22,005 active Physical Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc.
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