Physical Therapist - Clinic Director

Physical Therapist Above average in Physical TherapyNo weekendsFull-Time

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Full-Time
Call expectations
Not specified
Weekends
No weekends
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Job Description

Job Details: Job Location: Lewes DE - Lewes, DE 19958, Position Type: Full Time, Job Category: Health Care, Join a Team Dedicated to Patient Recovery and Growth Phoenix Physical Therapy operates 160+ clinics across 11 states with over 1,100 team members. We are a fast-growing outpatient physical therapy provider seeking skilled, motivated professionals committed to delivering exceptional patient care. Our community-focused clinics offer a supportive, collaborative environment that values work-life balance, continuing education, and career advancement.

Why Join Us Benefits That Work for You We believe in taking care of the people who make our success possible. That’s why we offer a benefits package that supports every stage of your life—on and off the job. What You Can Expect: Time to Recharge: Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) plus paid holidays so you can rest, travel, or spend time with family and friends. Health & Wellness: A range of Medical, Dental, and Vision plans to fit your needs—with flexible options for individuals and families. Smart Retirement Planning: A 401(k) plan with employer matching to help you invest in your future. Tax-Advantaged Savings: Access to Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) for health and dependent care expenses. Protection You Can Count On: Employer-paid long-term dis

  • ability insurance and company-paid basic life insurance, with extra options if you want more coverage. Recognition & Rewards: Performance-based bonuses and programs that recognize your contributions. Mentorship That Matters: For new grads, we offer a structured mentorship program to help you build confidence and thrive in your new role. POSITION SUMMARY: The Clinic Director is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the clinic, administration of patient physical therapy services, contractual service, and management services.

Key Responsibilities

Manage and oversee the hiring, training, and development of physical therapy staff members. Leadership of the team to achieve high morale, positive atmosphere, and team centered environment. Monitor and maintain work schedules for appropriate staffing. Maintain responsibility for the day to day of the clinic. Provides physical therapy services by evaluating patient care protocols; measuring outcomes; researching and evaluating emerging trends. Develop professional relationships with the community and referral sources to grow and establish the clinic as a leading provider of therapy in local markets. Quickly connect with people in a poised, convincing, and enthusiastic manner. Work collaboratively within the organization. Identifies needs in program planning and facilitates program development. Management of Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) Fiscal and budgetary responsibilities as assigned. Maintain Medicare compliance and other quality initiatives. Maintains safe, secure, and healthy work environment by establishing, following, and enforcing standards and procedures and complying with legal regulations. Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education / Training: Physical Therapy License Minimum 4 years of clinical experience Current CPR certification Specialized Knowledge/Skills: Ability to develop and mentor others. Team-oriented High quality of organizational and time management skills. Excellent patient care and communication skills Very detail oriented. Physical Requirements: Varied activities including sitting, walking, squatting, stooping, lifting, bending, reaching. Must be able to exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and to lift 100 pounds. Must be able to use a variety of equipment including telephone, writing instruments, PC, fax and physical therapy equipment. ***Phoenix Physical Therapy is committed to having a workforce that reflects diversity at all levels and is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment, and employees are treated during employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, ancestry, physical or mental dis

  • ability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law.

Key Responsibilities

Oversee daily clinic operations and physical therapy services, including staff hiring, training, development, scheduling, and team leadership. Manage performance indicators and assigned fiscal responsibilities, maintain Medicare compliance and safety standards, and build community and referral relationships to support clinic growth.

Requirements

Requires a physical therapy license, at least four years of clinical experience, and current CPR certification. Candidates should be able to mentor others and demonstrate strong organization, time management, teamwork, attention to detail, and patient care and communication skills.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Staff Hiring and TrainingStaff Development and MentoringScheduling and StaffingOutcome MeasurementCommunity RelationsReferral DevelopmentKPI ManagementBudget Management

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physical Therapist - Clinic Director at Phoenix Physical Therapy a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Physical Therapy — ranked against 21,185 active Physical Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.

Physical Therapist Career Context

Of the 50 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 4% are remote, 38% have no call, 86% require no weekends.

Physical Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is down 2.6% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Delaware is 99.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 63.5% of Delaware clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks39 jobs · 38 employers

401k / retirement match
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CME allowance
77% this job
Sign-on bonus
41% this job
Loan repayment
23%
Relocation assistance
5%

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Work-life snapshot

6.0/ 10
Listing-based score

Above average in Physical Therapy

  • No weekends

Living in Lewes

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$538k
Typical market rent
$2,368/mo
Residents’ average commute
24 min
State income tax
Up to 6.6%
Sources & methodology

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

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

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About Phoenix Physical Therapy

Hospitals and Health Care
Cranberry Township, Pennsylvania
501-1,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
Paid Holidays
Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) with Employer Matching
Health Savings Account (HSA)
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)