Senior Level Director of Physical Therapy Jobs
Senior level director of physical therapy jobs place experienced clinicians in charge of department strategy, care quality standards, and the operational teams that deliver patient outcomes. Openings concentrate across Healthcare & Medical Services, Education, and Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals, with mostly on-site and hybrid settings, and employers like Sutter Health, Legend Biotech, and Insmed hiring at this level now.
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Manager, Physical Therapy
Join the transformative team at City of Hope, where we're changing lives and making a real difference in the fight against cancer, diabetes, and other life-threatening illnesses. City of Hope’s growing national system includes its Los Angeles campus, a network of clinical care locations across Southern California, a new cancer center in Orange County, California, and treatment facilities in Atlanta, Chicago and Phoenix. Our dedicated and compassionate employees are driven by a common mission: To deliver the cures of tomorrow to the people who need them today.
The Physical Therapy Manager is responsible for assisting the Director of Rehabilitation Services in the operation all aspects of inpatient and outpatient physical therapy services on a 7-day/week basis.
In collaboration with the Director of Rehabilitation Services, the Physical Therapy Manager provides leadership, guidance, and support to physical therapy staff, fosters professional development, and promotes a collaborative environment among interdisciplinary healthcare teams.
As a successful candidate, you will:
Manage and implement departmental programs and goals that support the strategic plan for the organization and for patient care services
Support departmental implementation of new technology and services.
Establish standards for patient care to assure patient care is timely, safe and effective.
Assure satisfaction of patients, physicians and other customers with care and services that services that are delivered.
Develop, maintain and monitor staffing plan for assigned units.
Provides oversight and manage temporary (registry/traveler) staff that may be assigned to department(s).
Develop annual budget for assigned department(s).
Monitor variances from budget on a periodic basis
Align physical therapy projects and goals to Rehabilitation Services goals and strategic plan as established by the Rehabilitation Services team and Patient Care Services. Committee/council and other project participation and policy review is assigned by the Director. The rehabilitation services director reviews all objectives and results and final review and approval is made by the SVP of Patient Care Services.
Performs other related duties as assigned or requested.
Your qualifications should include:
Doctor of Physical Therapy from an accredited school
6 years recent experience
Including 1 year of supervisory experience
Current Physical Therapy license in the State of California
BLS Certification (American Heart Association)
City of Hope employees pay is based on the following criteria: work experience, qualifications, and work location.
City of Hope is an equal opportunity employer.
To learn more about our Comprehensive Benefits, please CLICK HERE.
Please note: City of Hope is committed to a safe and transparent hiring experience. Please be aware that scammers may attempt to impersonate our organization through fake job postings, emails or interviews.
- Apply only through our official website or trusted partner platforms.
- City of Hope will never request payment or fees at any stage of the hiring process.
- We will not request sensitive personal or financial information prior to the acceptance of a formal offer.
- All communications will come from official @coh.org email addresses.
- Interviews are conducted only through approved, professional channels.
- Be cautious of unsolicited communications, urgent requests or opportunities that seem inconsistent with standard hiring practices.
- If you receive any suspicious communication, please report it to careers@coh.org.
Manager, Physical Therapy
Join the transformative team at City of Hope, where we're changing lives and making a real difference in the fight against cancer, diabetes, and other life-threatening illnesses. City of Hope’s growing national system includes its Los Angeles campus, a network of clinical care locations across Southern California, a new cancer center in Orange County, California, and treatment facilities in Atlanta, Chicago and Phoenix. Our dedicated and compassionate employees are driven by a common mission: To deliver the cures of tomorrow to the people who need them today.
The Physical Therapy Manager is responsible for assisting the Director of Rehabilitation Services in the operation all aspects of inpatient and outpatient physical therapy services on a 7-day/week basis.
In collaboration with the Director of Rehabilitation Services, the Physical Therapy Manager provides leadership, guidance, and support to physical therapy staff, fosters professional development, and promotes a collaborative environment among interdisciplinary healthcare teams.
As a successful candidate, you will:
Manage and implement departmental programs and goals that support the strategic plan for the organization and for patient care services
Support departmental implementation of new technology and services.
Establish standards for patient care to assure patient care is timely, safe and effective.
Assure satisfaction of patients, physicians and other customers with care and services that services that are delivered.
Develop, maintain and monitor staffing plan for assigned units.
Provides oversight and manage temporary (registry/traveler) staff that may be assigned to department(s).
Develop annual budget for assigned department(s).
Monitor variances from budget on a periodic basis
Align physical therapy projects and goals to Rehabilitation Services goals and strategic plan as established by the Rehabilitation Services team and Patient Care Services. Committee/council and other project participation and policy review is assigned by the Director. The rehabilitation services director reviews all objectives and results and final review and approval is made by the SVP of Patient Care Services.
Performs other related duties as assigned or requested.
Your qualifications should include:
Doctor of Physical Therapy from an accredited school
6 years recent experience
Including 1 year of supervisory experience
Current Physical Therapy license in the State of California
BLS Certification (American Heart Association)
City of Hope employees pay is based on the following criteria: work experience, qualifications, and work location.
City of Hope is an equal opportunity employer.
To learn more about our Comprehensive Benefits, please CLICK HERE.
Please note: City of Hope is committed to a safe and transparent hiring experience. Please be aware that scammers may attempt to impersonate our organization through fake job postings, emails or interviews.
- Apply only through our official website or trusted partner platforms.
- City of Hope will never request payment or fees at any stage of the hiring process.
- We will not request sensitive personal or financial information prior to the acceptance of a formal offer.
- All communications will come from official @coh.org email addresses.
- Interviews are conducted only through approved, professional channels.
- Be cautious of unsolicited communications, urgent requests or opportunities that seem inconsistent with standard hiring practices.
- If you receive any suspicious communication, please report it to careers@coh.org.
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Senior Level Director of Physical Therapy Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a senior level director of physical therapy job?
Employers at this level look for candidates who have already led PT departments, managed budgets, and driven measurable improvements in patient outcomes or operational efficiency. Demonstrating experience with regulatory compliance, staff development, and cross-functional collaboration with hospital or executive leadership gives you a clear edge. A Doctor of Physical Therapy degree and relevant certifications in leadership or healthcare administration strengthen your candidacy further.
Which companies hire senior level director of physical therapys?
Companies hiring senior level director of physical therapys right now include Sutter Health, Legend Biotech, and Insmed, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Hiring at this level is concentrated among large health systems, rehabilitation networks, and long-term care organizations that need experienced leaders to oversee multi-site or high-volume PT operations.
Are there remote senior level director of physical therapy jobs?
Yes, though most senior director of physical therapy roles involve significant on-site responsibilities given the operational and clinical oversight required. About 19% of senior level director of physical therapy openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, with remote work more common in consulting, utilization review, or corporate healthcare strategy roles than in direct patient care settings.
What makes a director of physical therapy role senior level?
Senior level director of physical therapy roles carry full ownership of department strategy, budget management, staffing decisions, and quality outcomes rather than executing within a framework someone else sets. They typically involve leading other therapy managers or supervisors, shaping clinical protocols, and reporting directly to executive or C-suite leadership. The expectation is that you drive results and develop the team beneath you, not just maintain operations.
Which industries hire the most senior level director of physical therapys?
Senior Level director of physical therapy roles concentrate in Healthcare & Medical Services, Education, and Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors drive hiring at this level because they operate high-volume rehabilitation programs, multi-location care networks, or complex institutional environments that require experienced leaders to maintain compliance, control costs, and deliver consistent patient outcomes.