Senior Level Therapy Assistant Jobs
Senior level therapy assistant jobs place experienced clinicians in charge of treatment planning oversight, caseload management, and mentoring the clinical staff who carry out daily patient care. Openings are predominantly on-site with select hybrid options in Healthcare & Medical Services, Education, and Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals, with 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 Therapy Assistant Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a senior level therapy assistant job?
Employers at this level look for demonstrated clinical expertise, a history of leading or mentoring junior staff, and the ability to contribute to treatment program development. Candidates who can point to specific outcomes they have owned, such as improving patient progress metrics or training new hires, stand out. Certifications relevant to your specialty and experience across diverse patient populations also strengthen your profile significantly.
Which companies hire senior level therapy assistants?
Companies hiring senior level therapy assistants right now include Sutter Health, Legend Biotech, and Insmed, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Hiring at this level tends to come from rehabilitation networks, hospital systems, and long-term care organizations that need experienced clinicians to anchor their therapy departments and support staff development.
Are there remote senior level therapy assistant jobs?
Yes, though most roles in this field remain on-site given the hands-on nature of therapy work. About 19% of senior level therapy assistant openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, with remote options more common in care coordination, documentation oversight, and telehealth-integrated positions than in direct patient-facing roles.
What makes a therapy assistant role senior level?
Senior level therapy assistant roles go beyond executing treatment plans to include mentoring junior assistants, contributing to clinical protocol development, and managing complex or high-acuity caseloads with minimal supervision. The defining distinction is ownership: senior professionals are accountable for clinical quality across a team or program, not just their individual patients.
Which industries hire the most senior level therapy assistants?
Senior Level therapy assistant 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 therapy programs that depend on experienced clinicians to maintain care standards, train staff, and support compliance with regulatory requirements.