Clinical Rehabilitation Operations Manager – Outpatient Orthopedics
About The Position
HireNow Staffing is actively recruiting an experienced Clinical Rehabilitation Operations Manager – Outpatient Orthopedics to join one of our valued client partners in Narberth, Pennsylvania. This leadership opportunity is ideal for a licensed Physical Therapist who is passionate about delivering outstanding orthopedic care while guiding a high-performing outpatient rehabilitation team. The successful candidate will balance direct patient care with operational leadership, mentoring therapists, improving clinical outcomes, and supporting the continued growth of a physician-led orthopedic practice. This role is well suited for a clinician ready to transition into management or an established rehabilitation leader seeking the next step in their career.
Requirements
- Current Physical Therapist (PT) license in Pennsylvania or eligibility to obtain licensure before employment.
- Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) or equivalent accredited Physical Therapy degree.
- Previous outpatient orthopedic physical therapy experience.
- Previous leadership, supervisory, or clinical management experience preferred, or demonstrated readiness to lead.
- Strong clinical decision-making and evidence-based rehabilitation skills.
- Excellent communication, coaching, and interpersonal abilities.
- Strong organizational, operational, and time-management skills.
- Ability to balance patient care responsibilities with leadership and operational oversight.
- Must currently reside within commuting distance of Narberth, Pennsylvania, or be prepared to relocate independently before employment.
- Authorized to work in United States.
- U.S.-based applicants only.
Nice To Haves
- Previous experience managing outpatient rehabilitation clinics.
- Leadership experience within physician-owned orthopedic practices.
- Strong knowledge of orthopedic rehabilitation, sports medicine, post-surgical recovery, and manual therapy.
- Experience improving operational efficiency, patient satisfaction, and departmental performance.
- Knowledge of Medicare, commercial insurance, and rehabilitation compliance requirements.
- Board Certification or advanced orthopedic rehabilitation certifications.
- Stable employment history demonstrating increasing leadership responsibilities.
Responsibilities
- Lead the daily operations of an outpatient physical therapy department while maintaining a clinical caseload.
- Supervise, mentor, and develop Physical Therapists, Physical Therapist Assistants, and rehabilitation support staff.
- Promote exceptional patient outcomes through evidence-based treatment and quality improvement initiatives.
- Collaborate with orthopedic physicians and interdisciplinary healthcare professionals to coordinate comprehensive patient care.
- Monitor departmental productivity, operational performance, scheduling, and patient satisfaction metrics.
- Support hiring, onboarding, coaching, performance evaluations, and staff development initiatives.
- Ensure compliance with state regulations, payer requirements, and organizational clinical standards.
- Assist with strategic planning, workflow improvements, and department growth initiatives.
- Maintain accurate clinical documentation and operational reporting.
- Foster a positive, patient-centered culture built on teamwork, accountability, and clinical excellence.
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Retirement plan
- Paid time off
- Continuing education assistance
- Leadership development
- Professional growth opportunities
- Additional company-sponsored benefits
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
