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Saco Bay PT
Waterville, Maine

Center Manager Physical Therapist-Waterville, ME-new clinic!

Physical TherapistNo weekendsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$80k-$110k

The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday

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Job Description

  • Position: Physical Therapist - Outpatient Center Manager
  • Location: Waterville, ME
  • Schedule: Monday through Friday
  • Compensation: Salary is $80k to $110k based on experience
  • Incentives: Sign on bonus up to $20k and student debt repayment!

At Saco Bay PT, we take pride in creating an exceptional patient experience, helping our patients get back to athletics, work, life, and the things they love.

We’re launching a cutting-edge outpatient physical therapy center focused on delivering exceptional patient care, innovative treatment approaches, and a collaborative team environment. As a startup, we’re building something special from the ground up—and we’re looking for a dynamic, driven leader to help shape our future.

If you're a motivated leader who thrives in a fast-paced, startup environment and is passionate about making a difference, we want to hear from you!

The Center Manager will be the heartbeat of our new facility, responsible for overseeing daily operations, driving business growth, and fostering a culture of excellence. This is a unique opportunity to lead a passionate team and make a lasting impact in the community.

  • This clinic will be opening July of 2026.
  • Our comprehensive benefits package supports your career growth and personal well-being:
  • Start Strong: Our mentorship and orientation programs ensure a successful transition
  • Elevate Your Skills: Unmatched CEU program with paid national certifications
  • Recharge & Refresh: Generous PTO to maintain a healthy work-life balance
  • Your Health Matters: Comprehensive medical/RX, health, vision, and dental plan offerings
  • Invest in Your Future: Company-matching 401(k) retirement plans as well as life and disability protection
  • Advance your Career: We offer growth and specialties nationwide (aquatics, sports medicine, neuro, pelvic, concussion, hand therapy + more)
  • Ease the Burden: Our student debt benefit program helps alleviate the financial pressure of student debt
  • Go Anywhere with Us: 1900 centers in 39 states, offering internal movement

Responsibilities

  • Assume responsibility of our center and uphold executive decisions
  • Utilize our local community network to partner with physicians, employers, payors and case managers to achieve optimal patient outcomes
  • Help grow and manage our center’s physician relationships and patient portfolios
  • Expand and develop a team of talented PTs and physical therapist assistants (PTAs)
  • Partner with philanthropic programs and events to give back to the community
  • Participate in industry-leading continuing education opportunities

Qualifications

  • Must be a graduate of an accredited school of physical therapy
  • Valid State Physical Therapist License is required to start
  • CPR Certification
  • Additional Data
  • Equal Opportunity Employer/including Disabled/Veterans

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Clinic managementOperations managementTeam leadershipPhysician relationship managementStaff developmentCommunity networkingStrategic planningHealthcare administration

Physical Therapist Career Context

Of the 49 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 53% have no call, 49% require no weekends.

In Maine, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$94k (72 salary observations; 316 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (15,367 salary observations; 58,963 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-10-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.

What does the Physical Therapy market look like in Maine?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score6.0 / 10 · above average in physical therapyranked against 21,954 Physical Therapy listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed pay$80k–$110kPhysical Therapy median $95k (middle half $90k–$99k)132 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Maine vs national$94k median in Maine$94k nationally (about the same)72 state / 15,367 national salary observations
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$98k in purchasing powerMaine index 97.1 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Physical Therapy listings in Maine146 active22,079 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 53% no call · 49% no weekends49 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repayment$20k sign-onMaine Physical Therapist listings: 46% state a sign-on bonus (median $20k) · 15% offer loan repayment166 active listings, Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (21,954 Physical Therapy listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Center Manager Physical Therapist-Waterville, ME-new clinic! at Saco Bay PT 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 21,954 active Physical Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.

Top Physical Therapist Jobs

33 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

33 jobs · 13 employers
10
<$105k
15
$105k-120k
1
$120k
2
$135k-150k
5
$150k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

33 jobs · 13 employers
401k / retirement match
94% this job
Sign-on bonus
55% this job
CME allowance
45% this job
Loan repayment
9%
Relocation assistance
3%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

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$165,000
#2

Physical Therapist (PT) Home Health | $150,000 Annual Salary (Redding)

Home Care Providers Group · Yuba City, California

$150k-$160k
#3

Home Health Physical Therapist - Berkeley/Richmond

$150k
#4

Home Health Physical Therapist - Glendale

$150k
+ 31 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 6.0
Better work-life than 70% of Physical Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 21,954 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Saco Bay PT

Wellness and Fitness Services
Saco, Maine
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

Sign-on bonus up to $20,000
Student debt repayment program
Comprehensive medical/RX, health, vision, and dental plan
Company-matching 401(k) retirement plan
Life and disability protection
Generous PTO
Unmatched CEU program with paid national certifications
Mentorship and orientation programs

Living in Waterville

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$254k≈ 3.2× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,342/mo≈ 20% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
18 min
State income tax
Up to 7.2%
Sources & methodology

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

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.