Director of Physical Therapy & Rehabilitation Services

Jacob A Spencer D O • Palm Desert, CA

17h • Onsite

About The Position

Spencer Orthopedics is hiring a Director of Physical Therapy & Rehabilitation Services to provide clinical, operational, and strategic leadership for its physical and occupational therapy departments in Palm Desert and La Quinta, California. The director will oversee therapists and support staff, drive growth initiatives, maintain clinical excellence, and collaborate closely with orthopedic providers.

Spencer Orthopedics is a comprehensive orthopedic and sports medicine clinic serving the Coachella Valley. Its integrated team includes orthopedic specialists, physical and occupational therapists, and chiropractic providers who work together to diagnose, treat, and restore function. The clinic emphasizes patient-centered care throughout treatment, recovery, performance optimization, and injury prevention, using non-surgical therapies, regenerative medicine, physiologic optimization, and surgical techniques.

The listed compensation is $130,000–$145,000 per year. The posting also gives experience-based compensation tiers: $130,000–$145,000 for 5–7 years of experience; $145,000–$160,000 for 7–10 years with leadership experience; $160,000–$180,000+ for 10+ years with management experience; and $180,000–$200,000+ for exceptional candidates. Additional incentives include leadership, productivity, and department growth bonuses.

Requirements

• Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT).
• California physical therapy license or eligibility for licensure.
• Minimum of 5 years of outpatient orthopedic experience.

Nice To Haves

• Leadership experience.
• Experience in an orthopedic surgery practice.
• Sports medicine background.
• OCS, SCS, FAAOMPT, or Dry Needling certification.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical leadership and support patient care.
• Lead the department and develop staff.
• Oversee operations, quality improvement, and compliance.
• Lead growth, marketing, and business development initiatives.
• Contribute to strategic planning and expansion of rehabilitation services.
• Oversee physical and occupational therapists and support staff.
• Collaborate closely with orthopedic providers.

Benefits

• $5,000 sign-on bonus and relocation assistance.
• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
• 401(k) with employer match.
• Continuing education allowance.
• License and APTA dues reimbursement.
• Paid vacation, holidays, and sick leave.
• Leadership development opportunities.
• Leadership bonuses, productivity bonuses, and department growth bonuses.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree