Clinic Director Jobs in California
Clinic Director jobs in California are among the most active in the country, concentrated in healthcare systems, behavioral health networks, physical therapy groups, and community health centers, with openings from first-time directors through senior multi-site leaders. Los Angeles, San Francisco, and San Diego anchor most of the hiring, where large employers like Kaiser Permanente, Dignity Health, and CommonSpirit Health maintain deep clinic operations. Behavioral health and outpatient rehabilitation are the most in-demand specialties right now. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Title: Clinic Director - Physical Therapist
Location: 35325 Date Palm Drive, Cathedral City, CA 92234
Schedule: Full-Time
Practice Setting: Private Outpatient Practice
Required License: Active Physical Therapist License is required to apply (may be outside of CA as long as applicant is eligible for CA PT licensure).
Compensation: $90k-$200k. Compensation is a combination of base salary plus bonus. Base salary is dependent on experience.
About us:
Since 1999, we have been a family of forward-thinking physical therapy clinics in California, Arizona, and North Carolina with a shared belief that moving with purpose leads to a happier and healthier life. We believe the most important thing about life is how we move through it.
- Employee-Owned Company
- Recipient of the APTA’s Jayne L. Snyder Private Practice of the Year Award
- Many of our Physical Therapists are board certified specialists, or specialty trained in orthopedics, geriatrics, sports, vestibular, and hand therapy.
We see ourselves as an extension of the physicians in our communities and are always looking for ways to better support their services. Throughout the year, each of the clinics provide time, energy, and proceeds to local causes and events such as the MS Walk, the Heart Walk, Go Red for Women, START!, Miracle Miles for Kids and many more. Our team also finds great pleasure in sponsoring local athletic teams and organizations, and providing community lectures and free backpack screenings for kids in all clinics.
The 3 A’s:
The Movement For Life team provides a great working environment for both our team of professionals as well as the clients we serve. Our practice is built around a service model we have termed "The Three A's," representing the Ability of our staff, Access to highly capable, flexible care, and the friendly, supportive Atmosphere we create. When we strive to maximize the potential and exceed the expectations of clients and team members alike, everyone thrives. We value servant-leadership to our team and the communities we serve. We employ a team of professionals committed to life-long learning, curiosity, and collaboration. Our team members are highly trained, incorporating evidence-based interventions to restore, maintain, and enhance human movement and function.
We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, or Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.
Summary
The Clinic Director is directly accountable for the clinic’s team of staff as well as all aspects of patient care in the facility. Further, they support, disseminate and enforce all company policies and programs as they pertain to individual clinic operation. This position requires a full-time (40 hour +) weekly time commitment. Tasks and responsibilities also include Clinic Staff Management, staff training, coordinate with marketing & business development teams, oversee business/operational measures for clinic, manage front office functions via front office manager, patient care management, ensure support of company programs, general administration/communication duties, and participate in direct patient care at the director's discretion.
Compensation
We provide a couple compensation options for you to choose based on your risk tolerance:
- Option A: Higher Risk/Higher Reward – Lower base (minimum exempt salary) plus 25% bonus based on the clinic’s monthly net profit.
- Option B: Low Risk/Less Reward: $80k salary plus 15% bonus based on the clinic’s monthly net profit.
Benefits:
- Healthcare: Medical, dental, and vision are offered to eligible full-time employees. We cover $325/month of the cost.
- Sign-on: To help with relocation, ward off a monthly student loan payment, or for anything else.
- Clinic Director Training: A 12-month program for motivated individuals who are looking for opportunities to advance their career.
- APTA Accredited Orthopedic Physical Therapy Residency: Partnered with the University of Southern California to create an exceptional OCS Residency.
- Flexible time-off
- Financial Future: Retirement options that include 401(k), Profit Sharing and Employee Stock Ownership program - which is a qualified benefit plan that invests in employer stock. ESOPs are designed to put ownership into the hands of employees, and you have a direct impact on the value of the stock and the results of our team.
- Life Insurance: All eligible employees are enrolled in an employer-paid life insurance policy.
- Continuing Education: We provide in-house CEUS, MedBridge memberships, and many more opportunities depending on your passions and interests, as well as the patient population and needs of the communities we serve.
The information provided in this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by incumbents within this job. It is not designed to be interpreted, as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, qualifications and working conditions required of employees, assigned to this job. Management has sole discretion to add or modify duties of the job and to designate other functions as essential at any time. This job description is not an employment agreement or contract.
Title: Clinic Director - Physical Therapist
Location: 35325 Date Palm Drive, Cathedral City, CA 92234
Schedule: Full-Time
Practice Setting: Private Outpatient Practice
Required License: Active Physical Therapist License is required to apply (may be outside of CA as long as applicant is eligible for CA PT licensure).
Compensation: $90k-$200k. Compensation is a combination of base salary plus bonus. Base salary is dependent on experience.
About us:
Since 1999, we have been a family of forward-thinking physical therapy clinics in California, Arizona, and North Carolina with a shared belief that moving with purpose leads to a happier and healthier life. We believe the most important thing about life is how we move through it.
- Employee-Owned Company
- Recipient of the APTA’s Jayne L. Snyder Private Practice of the Year Award
- Many of our Physical Therapists are board certified specialists, or specialty trained in orthopedics, geriatrics, sports, vestibular, and hand therapy.
We see ourselves as an extension of the physicians in our communities and are always looking for ways to better support their services. Throughout the year, each of the clinics provide time, energy, and proceeds to local causes and events such as the MS Walk, the Heart Walk, Go Red for Women, START!, Miracle Miles for Kids and many more. Our team also finds great pleasure in sponsoring local athletic teams and organizations, and providing community lectures and free backpack screenings for kids in all clinics.
The 3 A’s:
The Movement For Life team provides a great working environment for both our team of professionals as well as the clients we serve. Our practice is built around a service model we have termed "The Three A's," representing the Ability of our staff, Access to highly capable, flexible care, and the friendly, supportive Atmosphere we create. When we strive to maximize the potential and exceed the expectations of clients and team members alike, everyone thrives. We value servant-leadership to our team and the communities we serve. We employ a team of professionals committed to life-long learning, curiosity, and collaboration. Our team members are highly trained, incorporating evidence-based interventions to restore, maintain, and enhance human movement and function.
We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, or Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.
Summary
The Clinic Director is directly accountable for the clinic’s team of staff as well as all aspects of patient care in the facility. Further, they support, disseminate and enforce all company policies and programs as they pertain to individual clinic operation. This position requires a full-time (40 hour +) weekly time commitment. Tasks and responsibilities also include Clinic Staff Management, staff training, coordinate with marketing & business development teams, oversee business/operational measures for clinic, manage front office functions via front office manager, patient care management, ensure support of company programs, general administration/communication duties, and participate in direct patient care at the director's discretion.
Compensation
We provide a couple compensation options for you to choose based on your risk tolerance:
- Option A: Higher Risk/Higher Reward – Lower base (minimum exempt salary) plus 25% bonus based on the clinic’s monthly net profit.
- Option B: Low Risk/Less Reward: $80k salary plus 15% bonus based on the clinic’s monthly net profit.
Benefits:
- Healthcare: Medical, dental, and vision are offered to eligible full-time employees. We cover $325/month of the cost.
- Sign-on: To help with relocation, ward off a monthly student loan payment, or for anything else.
- Clinic Director Training: A 12-month program for motivated individuals who are looking for opportunities to advance their career.
- APTA Accredited Orthopedic Physical Therapy Residency: Partnered with the University of Southern California to create an exceptional OCS Residency.
- Flexible time-off
- Financial Future: Retirement options that include 401(k), Profit Sharing and Employee Stock Ownership program - which is a qualified benefit plan that invests in employer stock. ESOPs are designed to put ownership into the hands of employees, and you have a direct impact on the value of the stock and the results of our team.
- Life Insurance: All eligible employees are enrolled in an employer-paid life insurance policy.
- Continuing Education: We provide in-house CEUS, MedBridge memberships, and many more opportunities depending on your passions and interests, as well as the patient population and needs of the communities we serve.
The information provided in this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by incumbents within this job. It is not designed to be interpreted, as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, qualifications and working conditions required of employees, assigned to this job. Management has sole discretion to add or modify duties of the job and to designate other functions as essential at any time. This job description is not an employment agreement or contract.
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Clinic Director Job Market in California
A snapshot from current California openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- Clinica Sierra Vista4
- Family Health Centers of San Diego1
- La Clínica de La Raza1
- Loma Linda University Health1
- Movement For Life1
Top Industries Hiring
- Healthcare & Medical Services7
- Education1
What California Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in clinic director jobs across California.
- Active California clinical license relevant to the clinic's primary service area
- Master's degree in healthcare administration, public health, or a clinical discipline
- Minimum five years of progressive clinical or operational healthcare management experience
- Demonstrated experience managing budgets, staffing, and regulatory compliance in California
- Familiarity with Medi-Cal billing, CDPH regulations, and Joint Commission standards
- Strong communication skills with experience reporting to executive or board-level leadership
Clinic Director Jobs in California: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a clinic director in California?
Most clinic director roles in California require a master's degree in healthcare administration, nursing, social work, or a related clinical field, along with an active California clinical license relevant to the clinic's specialty. The California Department of Public Health and the relevant professional licensing board for your discipline set the licensing requirements. Candidates typically move into the role after several years in clinical supervision or operations management within a California-licensed facility.
Which companies hire clinic directors in California?
Employers hiring clinic directors in California right now include Clinica Sierra Vista, Family Health Centers of San Diego, and La Clínica de La Raza, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. California's density of large integrated health systems, federally qualified health centers, and behavioral health networks means demand is consistent across both nonprofit and for-profit operators throughout the state.
Which California cities have the most clinic director jobs?
Bakersfield, Berkeley, and Cathedral City have the most clinic director openings in California. Los Angeles leads because of its sheer concentration of hospital systems, community health centers, and specialty outpatient groups, while San Francisco and San Diego follow due to their large academic medical centers, integrated health networks, and growing behavioral health sectors that each require dedicated clinical leadership.
Are there remote clinic director jobs in California?
Yes, but they're rare. Clinic directors typically oversee on-site staff, patient flow, and facility operations, which requires a physical presence. About 11% of clinic director openings tied to California are remote or hybrid as of June 2026, and those positions tend to concentrate in administrative or multi-site oversight functions where the director manages operations across locations rather than leading a single clinic floor.
How can I get hired as a clinic director in California with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is moving into a clinic manager, assistant director, or lead coordinator role first. Large California employers like Kaiser Permanente and Dignity Health run internal leadership development programs that advance clinical staff into operations roles. Community health organizations under the California Primary Care Association also hire associate directors who grow into the full role. Earning a California clinical license and adding a healthcare administration credential strengthens any application significantly.
Where can I find and apply to clinic director jobs in California?
You can find and apply to clinic director jobs in California on Migrate Mate, which lists current California openings. Find the roles that fit your experience and specialty, then apply directly to the employers posting them.
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