Physical Therapist Clinical Lead – Outpatient Clinic
Listed compensation
$78k-$95k
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Job Description
- Clinical Director (Lead PT) / Physical Therapist (PT)
- FYZICAL Therapy & Balance Centers – Mooresville, NC
- Salary: Up to $95,000/year + Bonus Potential
- Full-Time | Outpatient Physical Therapy
- Take the Next Step in Your Physical Therapy Career
- Are you an experienced Physical Therapist ready to take the next step in your career?
FYZICAL Therapy & Balance Centers in Mooresville, NC is seeking a Physical Therapist to join our team in a Clinical Director opportunity.
You do not need previous Clinical Director experience to be considered. We are looking for an experienced PT who is ready to grow professionally, take on additional leadership responsibilities, and help support the continued success of our clinic.
This is an excellent opportunity for a clinician with 3+ years of Physical Therapy experience who has some familiarity with balance and vestibular rehabilitation and an interest in developing as a clinical leader.
What We Offer
- $78,000–$95,000 annual salary, commensurate with skills and experience
- Bonus potential
- Blue Cross Blue Shield health insurance
- Guardian Dental
- Life Insurance & AD&D
- 401(k) with company match
- Manageable caseload averaging approximately 12 patients per day / 60 per week
- Opportunities for professional and leadership growth
- Support from an established clinical and operational team
- Specialized exposure to balance, vestibular, neurological, and orthopedic rehabilitation
Our Patient Population
- Our Mooresville / Lake Norman clinic provides a diverse clinical experience with a strong emphasis on specialty rehabilitation:
- 65% Balance, Vestibular & Neurological
- 25% Orthopedic
- 10% Other diagnoses
This is a great opportunity for a Physical Therapist who enjoys treating a varied caseload and wants to continue developing expertise in balance and vestibular rehabilitation.
What We're Looking For
- Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy program
- Current North Carolina Physical Therapist license or eligibility for NC licensure
- 3+ years of Physical Therapy experience preferred
- Experience or familiarity with balance and vestibular patients
- Strong clinical judgment and commitment to excellent patient care
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to collaborate effectively with clinicians and support staff
- Interest in leadership, mentorship, and continued professional growth
- Organized, dependable, and comfortable taking initiative
Previous Clinical Director Experience Is Not Required
If you're an experienced Physical Therapist who has considered moving into leadership but haven't had the opportunity yet, we encourage you to apply.
We're looking for someone who can bring strong clinical experience to the team while continuing to develop their leadership skills. FYZICAL provides an environment where clinicians can expand their expertise and grow professionally.
About FYZICAL
FYZICAL Therapy & Balance Centers is a growing network of outpatient physical therapy clinics with a unique focus on orthopedic, balance, vestibular, and neurological rehabilitation.
Our goal is to provide exceptional patient care while creating opportunities for our clinicians to grow their skills, pursue areas of clinical interest, and build rewarding long-term careers.
If you're ready to take the next step in your Physical Therapy career and explore a leadership opportunity with FYZICAL, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today to learn more about joining FYZICAL Therapy & Balance Centers in Mooresville, NC.
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$78,000 - $95,000 a year
Key Responsibilities
The Clinical Director will manage a caseload of approximately 12 patients per day while providing leadership and mentorship to the clinical team. They are responsible for supporting the clinic's operational success and ensuring high-quality patient care across balance, vestibular, and orthopedic specialties.
Requirements
Candidates must be graduates of an accredited Physical Therapy program and hold or be eligible for a North Carolina Physical Therapist license. At least 3 years of clinical experience is preferred, along with familiarity in balance and vestibular rehabilitation.
Qualifications
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Physical Therapist Career Context
In North Carolina, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$90k (504 salary observations; 2,329 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (12,385 salary observations; 67,385 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 North Carolina is 94.3 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$87k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $92k in an average-cost state. 59.2% of North Carolina clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 5.1 / 10 · above average in physical therapy | ranked against 21,960 Physical Therapy listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | $78k–$95k | Physical Therapy median $93k (middle half $88k–$100k)23 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| North Carolina vs national | $90k median in North Carolina | $94k nationally (−4%)504 state / 12,385 national salary observations |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$92k in purchasing power | North Carolina index 94.3 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Physical Therapy listings in North Carolina | 758 active | 22,083 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 54% no call · 48% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | sign-on bonus | North Carolina physical therapist listings (all specialties): 32% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 27% offer loan repayment790 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Physical Therapy listings | 8,033 in the last 30 days | 4,481 the 30 days before (+79%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Physical Therapy pay trend | +1.6% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
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