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Doctors of Physical Therapy
Carlsbad, California

Clinic Director/Physical Therapist

Physical Therapist Top 25% in Physical TherapyFull-Time

Listed compensation

up to $100,000

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Employment & setting
Full-Time
Call expectations
Not specified
Weekends
Not specified
Posted 1mo ago · Verified live

Job Description

Are you a passionate Physical Therapy Clinic Director seeking a role in a fun, supportive, and dynamic outpatient setting? Or are you a Physical Therapist who is ready to take your career to the next level? ProActive Physical Therapy is offering a unique opportunity at our therapist-owned and led outpatient clinic in Carlsbad.

Earn a competitive base salary of up to $100,000 annually, depending on your experience.

As a Clinic Director, you’ll have the opportunity to maximize your earnings through our performance-based bonus program where you determine how much you earn. We also provide comprehensive, company-paid benefits, so you won’t see any deductions from your paycheck for your medical, life and disability insurance. Plus take advantage of our generous PTO policy, where you only work a total of 11 months out of the year, giving you more time to savor life’s moments.

Experience what it’s like to be part of a team that truly cares for each other and lives its core values.

Why You'll Love Working with Us…

Team Culture

· Make team-oriented decisions, blending professionalism with laughter.

· Create a safe, warm, and friendly clinic atmosphere.

· Lead with or without titles, stretching ourselves for team needs.

· Problem-solve during difficulties and celebrate our wins together.

· Exceed patients' expectations with every interaction.

What We Offer

· Competitive Salary

· Clinical Productivity Incentive Program

· 401k Plan Contribution

· Generous PTO Plan

· Sick Time Off

· Company Paid Comprehensive Health Coverage.

· Company Paid Life and Disability Insurance

· Malpractice Insurance

· Continuing Education Reimbursement

· Annual MedBridge Subscription

· Empower Emerging Leader Program

· Empower Mentorship Program

· Access to Industry Leading Doctors for In-Person Learning and Development Opportunities

· Cutting edge tools and resources to navigate your workload efficiently.

What We're Looking For…

Skills and Knowledge

· Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

· Operations and leadership skills to develop team members for future opportunities.

· Excellent organizational and maximizing skills.

· Advanced computer skills to include MS Office, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.

· Very proficient teaching EMR software systems

· Effective problem-solving and decision-making skills

Education and Experience

· Graduate of a CAPTE-approved Physical Therapy Program.

· Current state Physical Therapist license.

· Three to five years of clinical experience, with a passion for healthcare leadership and small business development.

· Current Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification.

· Bilingual Spanish speaking is a plus but not required.

Work Environment

· Requires manual dexterity and general strength and endurance.

· Routine lifting (5-35 lbs), carrying (5-10 lbs), pushing (5-150 lbs), and sustained gripping (40-50 lbs).

· Guarding lift loads of 120-140 lbs.

If you're ready to join a team where you can thrive, inspire, and lead, we want to hear from you! This is a unique opportunity as our team members seldom leave, so don't miss your chance to be part of something special.

Key Responsibilities

The Clinic Director will lead the outpatient clinic team, manage daily operations, and ensure high-quality patient care. They are responsible for fostering a positive team culture, mentoring staff, and driving clinical productivity.

Requirements

Candidates must be graduates of a CAPTE-approved Physical Therapy program with a current state license and 3-5 years of clinical experience. Proficiency in EMR systems, strong leadership skills, and a current BLS certification are required.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
5+ years of experience

Key Skills

Clinical leadershipOperations managementTeam developmentOrganizational skillsMicrosoft officeManual therapy

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Clinic Director/Physical Therapist at Doctors of 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 21,438 active Physical Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc.

Physical Therapist Career Context

Of the 50 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 60% have no call, 74% require no weekends.

Physical Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is down 2.1% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

The cost-of-living index for California is 110.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$95k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $86k in an average-cost state. 63.6% of California clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks42 jobs · 26 employers

401k / retirement match
95% this job
CME allowance
67% this job
Sign-on bonus
50%
Loan repayment
17%
Visa sponsorship
14%

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Work-life snapshot

7.2/ 10
Listing-based score

Top 25% in Physical Therapy

Living in Carlsbad

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$1.35M
Typical market rent
$3,556/mo
Residents’ average commute
27 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
111.9
State income tax
Up to 13.3%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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

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About Doctors of Physical Therapy

Medical Practices
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11-50 employees

Benefits & Perks

Performance-based bonus program
Company-paid comprehensive health coverage
Company-paid life and disability insurance
Malpractice insurance
401k Plan Contribution
Generous PTO Plan
Sick Time Off
Continuing Education Reimbursement