Clinical Director Physical Therapist

US Physical Therapy•Baton Rouge, LA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Clinical Director, Physical Therapist to lead and grow our thriving outpatient orthopedic physical therapy clinic. This role is ideal for a clinician who is passionate about delivering excellent patient care, developing a high-performing team, and driving continued clinic growth. The Clinical Director will provide hands-on treatment for a variety of orthopedic and musculoskeletal conditions while also overseeing daily clinic operations, team leadership and culture, clinical quality, and patient experience.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited physical therapy program
Current and unrestricted Physical Therapist license in the state of practice.
Clinical experience treating orthopedic and musculoskeletal conditions in an outpatient setting.
Demonstrated leadership ability with strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
Commitment to excellent patient care, measurable outcomes, ethical practice, and continuous improvement.
Ability to motivate a team, manage priorities, and contribute to clinic growth.

Nice To Haves

Prior clinic management, clinical director, or team leadership experience.
Strong background in outpatient orthopedics, sports medicine, post-operative rehabilitation, manual therapy, or performance-based rehabilitation.
Experience with physician relations, community outreach, and referral development.
Familiarity with EMR systems, insurance requirements, productivity standards, and clinic performance metrics.
Advanced certifications such as OCS, SCS, CSCS, manual therapy certification, or dry needling certification are a plus, but not required for application.

Responsibilities

Evaluate and treat patients with a wide range of orthopedic, sports-related, post-surgical, work-related, and musculoskeletal conditions.
Develop individualized, evidence-based treatment plans focused on restoring function, reducing pain, improving mobility, and helping patients return to work, sport, and daily activities.
Provide skilled interventions including therapeutic exercise, manual therapy, neuromuscular re-education, functional training, patient education, and other appropriate treatment techniques.
Monitor patient progress and adjust plans of care to support optimal outcomes and patient satisfaction.
Ensure timely, accurate, and compliant clinical documentation.
Lead, mentor, and support a team of physical therapists, physical therapist assistants, technicians, and administrative staff.
Foster a positive, professional, and patient-centered clinic culture built on accountability, collaboration, and clinical excellence.
Provide coaching, feedback, and development opportunities to help team members grow professionally.
Assist with recruiting, onboarding, training, and retaining high-quality clinical and support staff.
Promote strong communication across the team to ensure efficient clinic flow and consistent patient experience.
Oversee day-to-day clinic operations, including scheduling efficiency, patient flow, staffing needs, and overall clinic performance.
Help grow the clinic through relationship-building with physicians, referral sources, community partners, employers, and patients.
Monitor key performance indicators such as patient volume, plan-of-care completion, visit utilization, cancellations, productivity, and patient satisfaction.
Collaborate with leadership to set clinic goals, implement growth strategies, and identify opportunities for service expansion.
Ensure compliance with company policies, payer requirements, state practice regulations, and documentation standards.