Clinic Manager Physical Therapist
Listed compensation
$90k-$116k
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
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Job Description
Position Overview
This position may be eligible for a sign-on bonus!
About Us
At Athletico, we believe in the power of support – because a little help can lead to extraordinary achievements. Physical therapy isn’t just about recovery; it’s about transformation. Our team thrives on providing life-changing care for our patients, and we know that achieving this begins with taking care of our own.
- Our mission is simple yet powerful: Extraordinary people improving lives.
- With competitive salaries, several incentive options focused on growth (not only productivity), and robust continuing education benefits, Athletico is the place for you.
- Join us for a conversation to be a part of this awesome team!
Position Summary
Reporting to the Regional Director, the Clinic Manager’s role is to lead the day-to-day operations of the clinic, including the treatment of patients. This may include onboarding new employees, training current employees, reviewing treatment plans and being an important part of the community you serve – ultimately enhancing our patient’s health and quality of life. Athletico Physical Therapy provide our clinicians with a culture of teamwork, continuous learning, and growth.
Unique and Competitive Benefits offered with this full-time position:
New for 2026! Athletico clinicians are supported by Generative AI Documentation Scribe - purpose-built AI technology that automatically generates compliant clinical documentation in real time, so you can stay fully present with your patients and deliver the meaningful, undivided care they deserve.
Yearly Continuing Education Allowance, access to MedBridge and Athletico University, and an additional 5 days of PTO dedicated towards your Continuing Education
- Strategic Mentorship programs
- Leadership programs
- Incentives based on quality care and patient outcomes rather than visits per week
- 900 plus locations in 25 states (top notch care since 1991!)
- Residency Programs and more (Athletico will reimburse 100% of curriculum costs!)
Additional Benefits Offered with This Full-time Position
- Medical & Rx, Dental and Vision (eligibility begins day one of employment)
- HSA, Healthcare FSA, Dependent Care FSA
- Progyny Fertility Benefit
- Critical Illness, Accident, & Hospital Indemnity Insurance
- Company Paid Basic Life / AD&D
- Supplemental Life Insurance (Employee, Spouse, Child)
- Company Paid Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
- Long-Term Disability Buy-Up Option
- Company Paid Maternity & Parental Leave
- Adoption & Surrogacy Expense Reimbursement
- KinderCare Discount
- Legal & Credit Monitoring
- Student Loan Repayment Program (eligible clinicians only)
- 22 days PTO (accrual starts immediately upon hire)
- 6 Major Holidays off plus 2 floating holidays yearly
- 5 CEU PTO Days
- Physical Therapy/Occupational Therapy benefits as an employee
- Bereavement Time Off & Resources
- Commuter: Pre-Tax Transit & Parking
- Retirement 401(k) w/ Per-Pay Company Match
- SoFi Financial Wellness Tools & Loan Resources
- HUSK Fitness Resources & Gym Discounts
- Home, Auto, and Pet Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Employee Discount Program
Learn more by checking out our 2026 Athletico's Benefits Summary.
Qualifications
- Degree from an accredited Physical Therapy Program or Occupational Therapy Program
- Current Professional licensure as a Physical Therapist or Occupational Therapist
Current CPR Certification
Athletico clinicians are energetic and service minded team players that provide exceptional patient care and service. State licenses must be maintained. All compliance standards must be completed as requested.
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Athletico provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
Salaried ranges listed are for full time (40 hour) employees. Additional pay such as incentive, GAP, overtime, and stipends are subject to the rules of each program and may not be available in all locations.
Individual base pay depends on various factors, in addition to primary work location, such as complexity and responsibility of role, job duties/requirements, and relevant experience and skills. Base pay ranges are reviewed and typically updated each year. Offers are made within the base pay range applicable at the time.
- Minimum Salary/Wage
- USD $90,000.00/Yr.
- Maximum Salary/Wage
- USD$ 116,000.00 Yr.
Key Responsibilities
The Clinic Manager is responsible for overseeing daily clinic operations, including patient treatment and staff management. They also handle onboarding, training, and ensuring high-quality clinical outcomes for the community.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Physical Therapist Career Context
The cost-of-living index for Illinois is 100.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$103k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $103k in an average-cost state. 62.6% of Illinois clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Of the 50 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 6% are remote, 38% have no call, 56% require no weekends.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | $90k–$116k | Physical Therapy median $95k (middle half $85k–$103k)933 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$103k in purchasing power | Illinois index 100.0 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Physical Therapy listings in Illinois | 787 active | 21,987 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 6% remote · 38% no call · 56% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | loan repayment | Illinois Physical Therapist listings: 31% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 25% offer loan repayment837 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Physical Therapy listings | 7,700 in the last 30 days | 4,518 the 30 days before (+70%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Physical Therapy pay trend | +1.6% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
| Athletico Physical Therapy | #6 of 10 for pay | Top Employers work-life index |
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