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ATI Physical Therapy
Chattanooga, Tennessee

Clinic Director - Physical Therapist

Physical TherapistFull-Time

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Job Description

Lead with Purpose as a Clinic Director at ATI Physical Therapy!

Are you a licensed Therapist ready to take your career to the next level? Join ATI, the leaders in physical therapy, and inspire a team dedicated to delivering exceptional patient outcomes and outstanding customer service. As a Clinic Director, you'll oversee clinic operations while fostering a friendly and encouraging environment where both patients and staff thrive. Drive ATI's mission to redefine musculoskeletal care and create a supportive space for growth, collaboration, and success.

Why Choose ATI? At ATI, you’ll join a team at the forefront of musculoskeletal (MSK) care:

Award-Winning Outcomes: Recognized five years in a row in the Merit-Based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) with a 90% patient satisfaction rate and a 74% Net Promoter Score.

Outstanding Reputation: Our clinics boast a 4.9/5 Google Review Rating across locations, reflecting our dedication to exceptional care.

Certified Expertise: Over a decade of ABPTRFE-accredited programs in Sports and Orthopedic Residencies (a remarkable 96%+ first-time exam pass rate) and Upper Extremity Athlete Fellowship

Research Leadership: Partnering nonprofit Institute for Musculoskeletal Advancement (iMSKA) contributes to the field with 10-15 published papers and 30+ scientific presentations.

Community Impact: Through the ATI Foundation, we support individuals with physical disabilities in our communities.

Leadership Support and DevelopmentAt ATI, we are committed to empowering our Clinic Directors with the tools and resources needed for success:

Collaborative Community: Partner with experts across various specialties and tap into a robust network of clinical leaders dedicated to advancing patient care and professional growth.

Commitment to Work-Life Balance: Reduced documentation time with our proprietary EMR and Patient Management Tool, designed by therapists for therapists to streamline workflows.

Ongoing Learning: Advance your skills and leadership abilities through ATI Academy, mentor training programs, residencies, and specialized leadership training. Learn more here.

Comprehensive CEU Support: CEU allowance and quarterly live development sessions to stay at the forefront of evidence-based care.

Benefits HighlightsWe offer a competitive compensation package with an incentive plan, and comprehensive benefits, including:

Paid Time Off: Generous PTO, holiday pay, CEU, and “Be Well Days” to recharge, prioritize mental and physical health.

Medical, Dental & Vision Coverage: Flexible plan options.

401(k) Match: Competitive employer matching.

Loan Reimbursement: Up to $25,000 in select markets

Childcare Tuition Assistance: Discounted rates.*

Health Savings & Flexible Spending Accounts: Tax-saving options.

Short- & Long-Term Disability: Income protection plans.

Life Insurance: Employer-paid and voluntary options.

Parental Leave & Adoption Assistance: Paid time for new parents and support for adoption costs.*

Wellness Programs: Mental health resources, wellness incentives, and holistic support for physical, emotional, and financial well-being.

Corporate Discounts: Exclusive deals for employees.

And more! Click here for the complete list of benefit offerings

  • NEW 2025 benefit!

Responsibilities

In This Role You Will:

Build and lead a dedicated team that aligns with ATI's mission, fostering a culture of high-quality, patient-centered care.

Manage daily clinic operations, including but not limited to payroll and time off approvals, and employee scheduling.

Collaborate with clinic team to address patient concerns and maintain a supportive, patient-centered environment.

Meet or achieve operational performance goals, including productivity, patient scheduling, and patient care standards, while driving consistent, positive patient outcomes.

Support, lead and communicate change management efforts and key messages in your clinic, acting as a liaison between corporate communications and the clinic team

Support team development and manage full employee performance cycle by having regular performance feedback discussions, conducting annual performance reviews, and delivering performance improvement plans.

Conduct comprehensive patient assessments and develop outcome-focused treatment plans.

Build strong relationships with patients, the community, and key referral sources, including referring physicians.

Qualifications

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

Current professional licensure as a Physical Therapist, Physical Therapist Assistant or Occupational Therapist or license eligible based on the rules and regulations of the state in which you are applying for role.

ATI 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.

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Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
5+ years of experience

Key Skills

Clinic ManagementTeam LeadershipPatient AssessmentTreatment PlanningPerformance ManagementOperations ManagementStaff SchedulingCommunicationMentoringRelationship Building

Physical Therapist Career Context

Of the 50 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 48% have no call, 68% require no weekends.

In Tennessee, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$86k (56 salary observations; 240 listings), vs ~$93k nationally (2,823 salary observations; 9,097 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 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).

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Clinic Director - Physical Therapist at ATI Physical Therapy a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 25% in Physical Therapy — ranked against 22,081 active Physical Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc.

Location & Logistics

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

Top Physical Therapist Jobs

44 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution43 jobs · 35 employers

23
<$105k
10
$105k-120k
2
$120k-135k
8
$135k-150k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks41 jobs · 35 employers

401k / retirement match
93% this job
CME allowance
83% this job
Sign-on bonus
63%
Loan repayment
46% this job
Relocation assistance
5%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

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Myo · Los Angeles, California

$90k-$140k
#2

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Myo · West Hollywood, California

$90k-$140k
#3

Physical Therapist Fitchburg MA

$125K - $130K
#4

SCO Physical Therapist

$55-$67/hr
+ 42 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

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

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 22,081 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Chattanooga

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$327k
Typical market rent
$1,513/mo
Residents’ average commute
19 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
91.5
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Chattanooga, TN-GA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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

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About ATI Physical Therapy

Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapists
Bolingbrook, IL
11-50 employees

Benefits & Perks

PTO
Holiday pay
CEU allowance
Be Well Days
Medical, Dental & Vision
401(k) Match
Loan Reimbursement up to $25,000
Childcare Tuition Assistance