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Stonecrest, Georgia

Clinic Director Physical Therapist

Physical TherapistFull-Time

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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

Clinical LeadershipPatient EvaluationStaff MentoringClinic Operations ManagementEvidence-based PracticeDocumentation ComplianceOrganizational 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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Salary Distribution46 jobs · 34 employers

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks41 jobs · 34 employers

401k / retirement match
90% this job
CME allowance
71% this job
Sign-on bonus
61% this job
Loan repayment
27%
Relocation assistance
5%

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Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 7.2
Better work-life than 80% of Physical Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 22,005 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Stonecrest

Median resident rent
$1,601/mo
Residents’ average commute
36 min
State income tax
Up to 5.8%
Sources & methodology

Sources: U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About US Physical Therapy

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Garden City, NY
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Sign-on bonus
Mentorship
Continuing education
Orthopedic Residency Program
401(k)
Paid holidays
Paid time off
Career growth