Physical Therapist Clinic Manager

Physical TherapistFull-Time

Listed compensation

$69k-$116k

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Posted 52m ago · Verified live

Job Description

Position Overview

About Us:

At Athletico, we believe in the power of support – because a little help can lead to extraordinary achievements. Physical therapy isn’t just about recovery; it’s about transformation. Our team thrives on providing life-changing care for our patients, and we know that achieving this begins with taking care of our own.

  • Our mission is simple yet powerful: Extraordinary people improving lives.
  • With competitive salaries, several incentive options focused on growth (not only productivity), and robust continuing education benefits, Athletico is the place for you.
  • Join us for a conversation to be a part of this awesome team!

Position Summary

Reporting to the Regional Director, the Clinic Manager’s role is to lead the day-to-day operations of the clinic, including the treatment of patients. This may include onboarding new employees, training current employees, reviewing treatment plans and being an important part of the community you serve – ultimately enhancing our patient’s health and quality of life. Athletico Physical Therapy provide our clinicians with a culture of teamwork, continuous learning, and growth.

Unique and Competitive Benefits offered with this full-time position:

New for 2026! Athletico clinicians are supported by Generative AI Documentation Scribe - purpose-built AI technology that automatically generates compliant clinical documentation in real time, so you can stay fully present with your patients and deliver the meaningful, undivided care they deserve.

Yearly Continuing Education Allowance, access to MedBridge and Athletico University, and an additional 5 days of PTO dedicated towards your Continuing Education

  • Strategic Mentorship programs
  • Leadership programs
  • Incentives based on quality care and patient outcomes rather than visits per week
  • 900 plus locations in 25 states (top notch care since 1991!)
  • Residency Programs and more (Athletico will reimburse 100% of curriculum costs!)

Additional Benefits Offered with This Full-time Position

  • Medical & Rx, Dental and Vision (eligibility begins day one of employment)
  • HSA, Healthcare FSA, Dependent Care FSA
  • Progyny Fertility Benefit
  • Critical Illness, Accident, & Hospital Indemnity Insurance
  • Company Paid Basic Life / AD&D
  • Supplemental Life Insurance (Employee, Spouse, Child)
  • Company Paid Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
  • Long-Term Disability Buy-Up Option
  • Company Paid Maternity & Parental Leave
  • Adoption & Surrogacy Expense Reimbursement
  • KinderCare Discount
  • Legal & Credit Monitoring
  • Student Loan Repayment Program (eligible clinicians only)
  • 22 days PTO (accrual starts immediately upon hire)
  • 6 Major Holidays off plus 2 floating holidays yearly
  • 5 CEU PTO Days
  • Physical Therapy/Occupational Therapy benefits as an employee
  • Bereavement Time Off & Resources
  • Commuter: Pre-Tax Transit & Parking
  • Retirement 401(k) w/ Per-Pay Company Match
  • SoFi Financial Wellness Tools & Loan Resources
  • HUSK Fitness Resources & Gym Discounts
  • Home, Auto, and Pet Insurance
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Employee Discount Program

Learn more by checking out our 2026 Athletico's Benefits Summary.

Qualifications

Degree from an accredited Physical Therapy Program, Physical Therapy Assistant Program, or Occupational Therapy Program

Current Professional licensure as a Physical Therapist, Physical Therapist Assistant or Occupational Therapist

Current CPR Certification

Athletico clinicians are energetic and service minded team players that provide exceptional patient care and service. State licenses must be maintained. All compliance standards must be completed as requested.

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Athletico provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Salaried ranges listed are for full time (40 hour) employees. Additional pay such as incentive, GAP, overtime, and stipends are subject to the rules of each program and may not be available in all locations.

Individual base pay depends on various factors, in addition to primary work location, such as complexity and responsibility of role, job duties/requirements, and relevant experience and skills. Base pay ranges are reviewed and typically updated each year. Offers are made within the base pay range applicable at the time.

  • Minimum Salary/Wage
  • USD$ 68,640.00 Yr.
  • Maximum Salary/Wage
  • USD$ 116,000.00 Yr.

Key Responsibilities

The Clinic Manager is responsible for overseeing daily clinic operations, including staff training, onboarding, and ensuring high-quality patient care. They also manage treatment plans and actively engage with the local community to enhance patient health outcomes.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Clinic managementTeam managementTreatment planningCommunication

Physical Therapist Career Context

In Michigan, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$89k (228 salary observations; 1,651 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (11,898 salary observations; 60,349 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-11-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.

The cost-of-living index for Michigan is 96.2 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$92k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $96k in an average-cost state. 61.8% of Michigan clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

What does the Physical Therapy market look like in Michigan?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed pay$69k–$116kPhysical Therapy median $89k (middle half $82k–$100k)464 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Michigan vs national$89k median in Michigan$94k nationally (−6%)228 state / 11,898 national salary observations
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$96k in purchasing powerMichigan index 96.2 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Physical Therapy listings in Michigan625 active21,634 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 4% remote · 40% no call · 48% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentsign-on bonus · loan repaymentMichigan Physical Therapist listings: 27% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 19% offer loan repayment645 active listings, Nov 2026
New Physical Therapy listings7,629 in the last 30 days4,305 the 30 days before (+77%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Physical Therapy pay trend+1.5% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Top Physical Therapist Jobs

26 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

26 jobs · 18 employers
12
<$105k
4
$105k-120k
4
$120k-135k
2
$135k-150k
4
$150k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

23 jobs · 18 employers
401k / retirement match
96% this job
CME allowance
65% this job
Sign-on bonus
57% this job
Loan repayment
30% this job
Relocation assistance
4%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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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 21,894 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Athletico Physical Therapy

Wellness and Fitness Services
Oak Brook, IL
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical, Dental, Vision (day one eligibility)
HSA, Healthcare FSA, Dependent Care FSA
Company Paid Basic Life / AD&D
Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
Company Paid Maternity & Parental Leave
Adoption & Surrogacy Expense Reimbursement
Student Loan Repayment Program
22 days PTO

Living in Taylor

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$186k≈ 2.7× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,518/mo≈ 27% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
22 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
100.3
State income tax
Up to 4.3%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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