Physical Therapist - Clinical Director

Physical TherapistFull-Time

Listed compensation

$80k-$85k

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Job Description

Clinical Director – Senior Physical Therapist Leadership Role

TruePT Physical Therapy and Wellness – Corry, PA

Seeking an Experienced Physical Therapist Ready to Lead

TruePT is looking for an accomplished Physical Therapist with at least 5–7 years of outpatient orthopedic experience to serve as Clinical Director of our Corry clinic.

This position is designed for a seasoned clinician who has mastered patient care and is ready to take ownership of a thriving outpatient practice. We are seeking a leader who can build teams, develop staff, drive clinic performance, and create sustainable growth while maintaining the highest standards of patient care.

The Clinical Director will serve as the leader of the clinic, overseeing both the clinical and operational success of the practice. This role requires someone who is confident making decisions, holding team members accountable, managing performance, and continuously looking for opportunities to improve patient outcomes and business results.

What You'll Lead

As Clinical Director, You Will Be Responsible For

  • Team Leadership & Development
  • Recruiting, interviewing, hiring, and onboarding new team members
  • Coaching, mentoring, and developing clinicians and support staff
  • Conducting performance reviews and providing ongoing feedback
  • Building a positive, accountable, and growth-oriented culture
  • Creating a workplace where employees feel supported and challenged to excel
  • Clinic Operations
  • Managing provider schedules and clinic staffing needs
  • Ensuring efficient patient flow and operational excellence
  • Monitoring productivity, patient satisfaction, and key performance indicators
  • Identifying opportunities to improve clinic systems and processes
  • Maintaining compliance with documentation and regulatory standards
  • Growth & Business Development
  • Driving clinic growth through physician relationships and community engagement
  • Supporting marketing and outreach initiatives
  • Monitoring referral trends and developing strategies for continued growth
  • Collaborating with ownership to establish and achieve clinic goals
  • Ensuring the clinic consistently meets and exceeds performance expectations
  • Clinical Excellence
  • Evaluating and treating patients while maintaining a reasonable caseload
  • Serving as a clinical resource and mentor for the team
  • Promoting evidence-based treatment and exceptional patient outcomes
  • Upholding TruePT's reputation for outstanding patient experiences

What We're Looking For

Required Qualifications

  • Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy program
  • Active Pennsylvania Physical Therapist license (or ability to obtain)
  • Minimum of 5–7 years of outpatient orthopedic physical therapy experience
  • Proven ability to manage patient caseloads and clinical outcomes
  • Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills
  • Passion for developing people and building high-performing teams

Preferred Qualifications

  • Previous experience as a Clinical Director, Clinic Manager, Lead Therapist, or similar leadership role
  • Experience with hiring, performance management, and staff development
  • Strong understanding of outpatient clinic operations and business metrics
  • Experience in vestibular rehabilitation, balance therapy, neurological rehabilitation, sports medicine, or other specialty services
  • Entrepreneurial mindset with a desire to grow a business and lead a team

Why TruePT Corry?

TruePT Corry is a growing, locally owned clinic backed by one of the nation's most respected physical therapy brands. Our services include orthopedic rehabilitation, balance and vestibular therapy, neurological rehabilitation, wellness programs, TrueSTRETCH services, and Class IV laser therapy.

We are looking for a leader—not just a manager. Someone who is excited about building teams, improving systems, developing future clinicians, and helping grow a successful practice.

If you have the experience, leadership skills, and drive to take a clinic to the next level, we would love to speak with you.

Join TruePT Corry and lead a team dedicated to changing lives through exceptional care

Key Responsibilities

The Clinical Director will oversee both clinical and operational success, including team leadership, staff development, and clinic performance. They are responsible for driving clinic growth through community engagement while maintaining high standards of patient care and clinical excellence.

Requirements

Candidates must be graduates of an accredited Physical Therapy program with an active Pennsylvania license. A minimum of 5–7 years of outpatient orthopedic experience and proven leadership capabilities are required.

Qualifications

Experience
5+ years of experience

Key Skills

Clinical LeadershipOutpatient OrthopedicsTeam BuildingRegulatory ComplianceStrategic Planning

Physical Therapist Career Context

Of the 50 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 46% have no call, 68% require no weekends.

In Pennsylvania, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$91k (107 salary observations; 556 listings), vs ~$93k nationally (3,697 salary observations; 12,524 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-10-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.

The cost-of-living index for Pennsylvania is 97.6 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$83k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $85k in an average-cost state. 61.7% of Pennsylvania clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Physical Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is down 1.1% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

Top Physical Therapist Jobs

35 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution35 jobs · 27 employers

17
<$105k
10
$105k-120k
3
$120k-135k
5
$135k-150k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks34 jobs · 27 employers

401k / retirement match
91%
CME allowance
74%
Sign-on bonus
59%
Loan repayment
29%
Relocation assistance
12%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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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 22,587 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Corry

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$167k≈ 2.1× annual pay
Median resident rent
$802/mo≈ 12% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
21 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
91.0
State income tax
Up to 3.1%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Erie, PA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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

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