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Alliance Residential
Portland, Oregon

Physical Therapist - Open Your Own Clinic!

Physical TherapistFull-Time

Compensation

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Posted 1mo ago

Job Description

  • Job Title: Clinic Director/Physical Therapist – New launch or “De NoVo” Clinic
  • Department: Operations
  • Reports To: Group Director of Operations
  • FLSA Status: Exempt

Overview

This position is tailored for a physical therapist with an entrepreneurial spirit who seeks the opportunity to develop and expand a new clinic with Therapydia. The ideal candidate will be motivated to cultivate referral relationships and take on a leadership role within a dynamic team environment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Patient Care

  • Conduct comprehensive evaluations and provide Recommend Evidence-Guided treatment to patients, ensuring the delivery of high-quality care.
  • Create individualized plans of care, monitor patient progress, and manage the discharge process.
  • Complete all required documentation promptly and accurately.

Clinic Leadership

  • Take ownership of the clinic’s success by leading from the front—supporting the team, maintaining high clinical standards, and ensuring smooth daily operations.
  • Lead and mentor clinic staff, fostering a positive and collaborative team atmosphere using our intentional culture and organization values.
  • Oversee daily operations, including scheduling and managing staffing needs to support clinic efficiency.
  • Assess clinic performance metrics provided by the Business Intelligence team and provide feedback to leadership and clinic staff on opportunities for improvement.

Clinic Growth

  • Develop and maintain relationships with physicians, athletic organizations, and community partners to enhance clinic visibility.
  • Engage in local networking, outreach initiatives, and participate in educational events to promote the clinic.
  • Support efforts to strengthen the clinic’s reputation and expand its referral base within the community.

Operations & Compliance

  • Ensure billing and clinical documentation are accurate and compliant with all guidelines.
  • Adhere to company policies and regulatory standards, maintaining full compliance in all operations.
  • Contribute to budgeting and participate in strategic planning for overall clinic performance.

Why This Role Is Different

  • Opportunity to build and lead your own clinic
  • Strong support system including marketing, operations, and leadership
  • Ability to grow a team and referral network
  • Competitive compensation with leadership growth opportunities

What We’re Looking For

  • Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy program.
  • Licensed Physical Therapist in the respective state of practice.
  • Preferably, at least four years of clinical experience.
  • Demonstrated leadership mindset with a passion for building and growing a clinic.
  • Excellent communication skills and the ability to foster strong professional relationships.
  • Basic understanding of clinic performance metrics and day-to-day operations.

How Success Is Measured

  • Achievement of strong patient outcomes and a high level of patient satisfaction.
  • Growth in clinic volume and ongoing development of referral sources.
  • Effective team leadership and advancement of staff capabilities.
  • Solid financial performance and operational efficiency within the clinic.

Physical Requirements

  • The following physical requirements are needed for essential job duties, with reasonable accommodations available for disabilities.
  • Tasks involve frequent use of hands, speaking, and hearing; regular standing, walking, sitting, reaching, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling.
  • The position requires lifting up to 25 pounds regularly and over 100 pounds occasionally.

Key Responsibilities

The Clinic Director will oversee daily operations, lead and mentor staff, and ensure high-quality patient care. Additionally, they are responsible for driving clinic growth through community networking and building referral relationships.

Requirements

Candidates must be graduates of an accredited Physical Therapy program and hold a valid state license. At least four years of clinical experience and a demonstrated leadership mindset are preferred.

Qualifications

Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Clinic managementReferral networkingStaff mentoringBilling compliance

Physical Therapist Career Context

In Oregon, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$97k (258 salary observations; 775 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (12,442 salary observations; 64,443 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 Oregon is 103.4 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 62.0% of Oregon clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

What does the Physical Therapy market look like in Oregon?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Oregon vs national$97k median in Oregon$94k nationally (+3%)258 state / 12,442 national salary observations
Cost of livingOregon index 103.4US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Physical Therapy listings in Oregon290 active21,332 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 10% remote · 50% no call · 60% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedOregon Physical Therapist listings: 27% state a sign-on bonus (median $5k) · 23% offer loan repayment304 active listings, Nov 2026
New Physical Therapy listings7,754 in the last 30 days4,474 the 30 days before (+73%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Physical Therapy pay trend+1.6% 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

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Salary Distribution

36 jobs · 28 employers
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<$110k
8
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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

32 jobs · 28 employers
401k / retirement match
91%
CME allowance
72%
Sign-on bonus
38%
Loan repayment
16%
Relocation assistance
9%

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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 21,256 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Alliance Residential

Wellness and Fitness Services
Grand Rapids, Michigan
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Leadership growth opportunities
Support system for marketing and operations

Living in Portland

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$523k
Typical market rent
$1,719/mo
Residents’ average commute
24 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
105.4
State income tax
Up to 9.9%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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