Clinic Director Physical Therapist
Compensation
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Job Description
Company Description
The salary range begins at $90,000 and increases based on relevant experience. Salary is based on various factors, including relevant experience, knowledge, skills, other job-related qualifications, and geography. Additionally, this position is eligible for a sign-on bonus, profit sharing, and discretionary incentive compensation.
At Carolina Physical Therapy our mission is to provide the utmost care, treating each patient with the respect, kindness, and attention they deserve. We achieve this within an environment filled with compassion and professionalism, ensuring our commitment to your well-being is the foundation of every interaction.
Our clinic has been owned and directed by the same leader for 20+ years, reflecting a deep commitment to quality care, team development, and community relationships.
We are looking for a Clinic Director to lead our Northeast Columbia, SC outpatient clinic. With the support of experienced administration, you will manage the overall leadership and operation of the clinic while providing outstanding one-on-one patient care.
- Multiple opportunities for professional development, specialization, and leadership
- Leadership Training
- Clinical Director Training
- Company-sponsored CEU events and CEU allowance
Career Guidance Support
Investment from a company that wants you to succeed and thrive, both professionally and personally!
Job Description
- Manage the overall leadership and operation of the outpatient clinic
- Supervise and develop both clinical and office staff
- Ensure all APTA standards, policies, and procedures are followed
- Provide outstanding one-on-one patient care
- Assess patients to develop and initiate treatment plans based on evaluation results
- Review the physician’s referral (prescription) and the patient’s condition and medical records to determine the physical therapy treatment required
- Provide direct patient care according to established protocols and patient care guidelines
- Complete a written plan of care, develop goals based on evaluation findings, and develop a comprehensive program to attain those goals
- Implement the physical therapy treatment program and provide essential physical therapy treatments
- Be responsible for patient care performed by assistants and rehabilitation technicians
Communicate effectively with patients, caregivers, and professional colleagues, including physicians and insurance companies
Ensure timely documentation, including daily notes, weekly workers’ compensation reports, progress reports, initial evaluations, discharge summaries, and incident reports
Qualifications
- Graduate from a CAPTE-accredited Physical Therapy program
- Current South Carolina PT license
CPR Certification
- Early career PT’s are welcome and encouraged to apply. Prior leadership or supervisory experience preferred
- Exercise, sports rehab, and manual-based skills
- Outgoing and energetic personality
- Responsible individual with a solid work ethic
- Excellent communication and people skills
- Additional Information
Benefits Include
- Competitive base pay and sign-on bonus
- Profit sharing
- Performance bonus program
- 401(k) matching – 3%
- Profit Sharing
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Generous Paid Time Off
- 6 additional paid holidays
- No Weekends, Only Monday-Friday
- Employee discount plans
- Employee Assistance Program
- Company pays part of state licensure fees and APTA Membership dues
- Team Events
- Community engagement through volunteering, mission trips, and philanthropy
- Team building events throughout the year including a team outing to a baseball game
- 3 team parties throughout the year
- Brackets for March Madness and Fantasy Football
- Intramural sports teams, tennis tournaments and running events
- Google Review competitions
- Inclusive team environment with optional social gatherings outside of work hours
Key Responsibilities
The Clinic Director will manage the daily operations of the outpatient clinic while supervising clinical and office staff. They are also responsible for providing high-quality one-on-one patient care and ensuring adherence to all APTA standards and documentation requirements.
Qualifications
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Physical Therapist Career Context
Of the 50 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 38% have no call, 64% require no weekends.
In South Carolina, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$89k (371 salary observations; 1,255 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (15,149 salary observations; 57,960 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-10-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 6.0 / 10 · above average in physical therapy | ranked against 21,948 Physical Therapy listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| South Carolina vs national | $89k median in South Carolina | $94k nationally (−5%)371 state / 15,149 national salary observations |
| Cost of living | South Carolina index 93.7 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Physical Therapy listings in South Carolina | 498 active | 21,992 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 2% remote · 38% no call · 64% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Clinic Director Physical Therapist at US 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 21,948 active Physical Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.
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