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US Physical Therapy
Nashville, Tennessee

Clinic Director, Physical Therapist

Physical TherapistFull-Time

Compensation

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Employment & setting
Full-Time
Call expectations
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Weekends
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Posted 44m ago · Verified live

Job Description

Company Description

Founded in 1997, STAR Physical Therapy has grown from a single clinic to over 70 locations across Tennessee, Arkansas, and Missouri. Our mission remains unchanged: To Serve. While we have grown, one thing that has not changed is our commitment to our patients, communities, and employees.

We Are Committed To

  • Delivering industry-leading physical therapy, sports medicine, and industrial rehabilitation care
  • Developing "Great Mechanics Of The Human Body" through our top-notch clinical education program
  • Supporting clinicians with comprehensive mentorship and professional development opportunities

Our Mission

At STAR Physical Therapy, we exist to serve. We strive to make a difference in the health and well-being of our patients through clinical excellence and personalized care. Through servant leadership and intentional relationships, we commit to creating a family culture where we use our time, talents, and resources to care for our patients, our communities, and one another.

Job Description

  • Oversee daily clinic operations and ensure compliance with regulations.
  • Maintain staffing, equipment, and resources for high-quality patient care.
  • Hire, train, and supervise clinic staff, providing regular performance evaluations.
  • Participate in ongoing education for professional growth.
  • Analyze patient data to optimize staffing and program development.
  • Lead marketing efforts, including physician visits and community engagement.
  • Ensure the highest standards of patient safety and ethical care.
  • Demonstrate strong leadership, problem-solving, and time management skills.
  • Requires a relevant degree and experience in clinic management.

Qualifications

  • Graduate from a CAPTE accredited Physical Therapy Program
  • Current state of TN Physical Therapist licensure

CPR Certification

  • Basic PC skills and knowledge, including but not limited to Electronic Medical Record (EMR) system, database software, and MS Office
  • Ability to work efficiently/effectively in an autonomous environment
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Able to multitask effectively

Self-Starter with the Mindset to Achieve Growth

  • Outpatient orthopedic experience, including exercise and manual-based skills and sports rehabilitation preferred
  • Additional Information
  • Entire benefits package equivalent to OVER $20 000 and includes:
  • Bonus Rewards Program
  • Medical, Dental, Vision and Basic Life/AD&D Insurance
  • Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Health Savings Accounts
  • Generous Paid Time Off
  • 6 paid holidays
  • 401(k) matching
  • Supplemental Life, Short- & Long-Term Disability Insurance
  • Health & Wellness Program
  • Gym Membership Discounts
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Voluntary Benefits (Critical Illness, Accident, Hospital Indemnity & ID Watchdog

Professional Development

  • Over 10 company-sponsored continuing education tracks to choose from, including Manual Therapy Education
  • Previous courses hosted by Adriaan Louw, Kevin Wilk, and many more
  • New graduate mentoring program with monthly meetings and quarterly workshops
  • Journal Clubs
  • Clinical Director Training
  • Opportunities for specialization and leadership development
  • Work Life Balance
  • Flexible Scheduling
  • Community engagement through volunteering, mission trips, and philanthropy
  • Team events including Fun Runs, Book clubs and Team Trivia Night

Partnerships with Local High School Athletic Teams

Investment from a company that wants you to succeed and thrive!

Key Responsibilities

The Clinic Director oversees daily clinic operations, including staffing, equipment management, and ensuring compliance with safety and ethical standards. They are also responsible for hiring, training, and supervising staff while leading marketing efforts and community engagement.

Qualifications

Experience
5+ years of experience

Key Skills

Staff supervisionOrthopedic physical therapyMultitaskingData analysis

Physical Therapist Career Context

In Tennessee, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$87k (59 salary observations; 329 listings), vs ~$93k nationally (4,705 salary observations; 16,929 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-09-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.

Of the 50 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 4% are remote, 42% have no call, 66% require no weekends.

Physical Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is down 3.3% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Tennessee is 91.9 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 58.6% of Tennessee clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Location & Logistics

Tennessee has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.

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Salary Distribution33 jobs · 29 employers

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks36 jobs · 29 employers

401k / retirement match
86% this job
CME allowance
83% this job
Sign-on bonus
44%
Loan repayment
33%
Relocation assistance
3%

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Work-life snapshot

median 5.1this job 4.8
Higher than about 5 in 10 of 21,438 Physical Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10. Shaded area = share of comparable listings scoring below this one.

Living in Nashville

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$413k
Typical market rent
$1,834/mo
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
96.3
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026).

BEA 2024 · Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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

Bonus Rewards Program
Medical, Dental, Vision and Basic Life/AD&D Insurance
Flexible Spending Accounts
Health Savings Accounts
Generous Paid Time Off
6 paid holidays
401(k) matching
Supplemental Life, Short- & Long-Term Disability Insurance