Director of Physical Therapy Jobs
Director of Physical Therapy jobs are open across hospital systems, rehabilitation networks, outpatient clinics, and long-term care facilities, from staff-level clinical leads to senior department heads, with specializations in orthopedics, neurological rehab, and pediatric physical therapy. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Ready to run your own clinic?
You’re a strong outpatient ortho PT. You already mentor new grads, your caseload stays full, and you know which providers send you patients. If your next step is running a clinic, this role gives you the clinic. You won’t need to buy a practice or wait years for a director seat to open.
About the group
- Founder-led outpatient PT group, started in 2018, now 8 clinics across Chicagoland and still adding locations.
- Every visit is one-on-one with a licensed PT. No hand-offs to aides.
- PTs, behavioral health clinicians and registered dietitians work as one team. About 70% of patients are PT-only. The other 30% also use nutrition, weight management or behavioral health.
- Patient mix: post-surgical rehab (ACL, rotator cuff, spine, joint replacement), sports and return-to-play, chronic back and neck pain, work comp, auto and personal injury, and vestibular.
- At Elmhurst that means high school and college athletes, Metra commuters, weekend runners and active adults from Elmhurst, Villa Park, Lombard and Oak Brook.
- Illinois is direct access, so patients can come through the door without a referral.
What you’ll do
- Treat patients. You’ll carry a caseload sized to leave room for leadership work.
- Grow the clinic. You’ll build referral relationships with physicians, chiropractors, schools, coaches and employers. You’ll run workshops and free injury screens, and get new evals scheduled within 24 to 48 hours.
- Lead the team. You’ll hire, coach and keep your PTs, PTAs and front desk staff.
- Run the business. You’ll set the budget with leadership and track visits per day, new patients, cancellations and outcomes every week.
What you need
- DPT (or equivalent) and an active Illinois PT license
- 3+ years of outpatient orthopedic experience
- 1+ year of leadership experience. Lead PT, clinical mentor or assistant director all count.
- A track record of building a caseload through referral relationships
- Bonus points for: OCS, SCS or FAAOMPT certification, work comp or sports program experience, or existing referral relationships in DuPage County
Why make the move
- Ownership without the buy-in. You run Elmhurst like your own practice. Billing, marketing and systems are already in place.
- Bonuses tied to results. One bonus is for growing the clinic. The other is the clinician bonus program. There’s also an incentive for recruiting clinicians.
- Room to grow. The group is growing fast, so strong directors can move into multi-site and regional leadership. A formal clinic manager development program supports that path.
- Benefits. BCBS medical, dental and vision, 401(k), PTO, CEU allowance, license reimbursement, flexible schedule and manageable productivity expectations.
Pay: $100,000.00 - $115,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
Work Location: In person
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in director of physical therapy jobs.
- Active state physical therapy license and eligibility for licensure in state of employment
- Minimum of five years of clinical physical therapy experience with at least two in a supervisory role
- Doctor of Physical Therapy degree or equivalent graduate-level PT education
- Demonstrated experience with Joint Commission accreditation and CMS regulatory compliance
- Proficiency in electronic health record systems and department productivity reporting
- Experience developing and managing department budgets, staffing plans, and performance metrics
Tips for Your Director of Physical Therapy Job Search
Quantify patient volume and staff outcomes
Your resume should show how many therapists you supervised, caseload size you managed, and measurable results like reduced wait times or improved discharge scores. Hiring panels for director roles weigh operational impact heavily, not just clinical credentials.
Highlight your compliance and accreditation experience
Many postings require direct experience with Joint Commission standards, state licensure board requirements, or CMS documentation rules. Name the specific frameworks you've worked within so reviewers know you can run a compliant department from day one.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists director of physical therapy openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Target postings by care setting and scope
A hospital-based director role and an outpatient clinic director role have different demands. Filter your search by setting before applying so your cover letter speaks directly to their patient population, payer mix, and staffing structure.
Prepare a staffing strategy answer for interviews
Interviewers at the director level almost always ask how you'd handle staff shortages or high turnover. Walk in with a concrete example of how you recruited, retained, or cross-trained PT staff in a previous role to solve a real gap.
Negotiate start date and continuing education terms
Beyond compensation, director-level offers often include budget for CEUs, conference attendance, or license renewal fees. Identify which professional development benefits matter to you before the offer stage so you can raise them without stalling on salary.
Director of Physical Therapy Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most director of physical therapys?
The companies hiring the most director of physical therapys right now include Powerback Rehabilitation, tmc, and First MedCare, with the largest share of openings in New Jersey, Nevada, and Florida, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Health systems, rehabilitation chains, and long-term care networks tend to post the highest volume of director-level openings.
How many director of physical therapy jobs are remote?
About 50% of director of physical therapy openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the hands-on oversight most of these roles require. Remote or hybrid arrangements are most common in administrative-heavy director positions focused on program development, telehealth coordination, or multi-site quality management rather than day-to-day clinical supervision.
How do you become a director of physical therapy?
Start by earning a Doctor of Physical Therapy degree and obtaining your state PT license, then build several years of clinical experience before moving into a lead therapist or clinical supervisor role. From there, pursue experience in scheduling, budgeting, and regulatory compliance. Many directors also complete a healthcare management certificate or MBA to strengthen their administrative credentials before stepping into a department head position.
Can you get hired as a director of physical therapy without direct management experience?
It's possible, but most postings require at least two years of supervisory or lead therapist experience. If you're transitioning from a purely clinical background, focus on roles where you've informally led teams, trained new staff, or managed a caseload for a specific patient population. Smaller outpatient clinics and rural health systems are more likely to hire a strong clinician into a first director role than large hospital systems.
What does the director of physical therapy interview process look like?
Most director-level PT interviews involve an initial screening call with HR, followed by a panel interview with clinical leadership and department heads where you'll discuss staffing models, compliance history, and budget management. Some employers add a presentation round where you propose a plan for a real or hypothetical departmental challenge. Reference checks typically happen before or alongside a final offer conversation.
Where can I find and apply to director of physical therapy jobs?
You can find and apply to director of physical therapy jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Find roles that match your experience, care setting preference, and location, then apply directly to each listing. No intermediary, no waiting for a callback to access the posting.
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