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Clinic Director Physical Therapist

U.S. Physical Therapy

Columbia, SCJob$90K/yrSeen 1w agoSeen in employer's feed 6 days ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$90K/yr
Location
Columbia, SC
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

South Carolina PT LicenseCPR Certification

Job overview

U.S. Physical Therapy is seeking a Clinic Director to lead its Northeast Columbia outpatient clinic while providing one-on-one patient care. The director will oversee clinic operations, supervise and develop clinical and office staff, and deliver physical therapy services. The posting welcomes early-career physical therapists; prior leadership or supervisory experience is preferred. The salary range begins at $90,000, with additional sign-on bonus, profit sharing, and discretionary incentive compensation eligibility.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

ExerciseSports RehabilitationManual TherapyCommunicationPeople SkillsLeadershipSupervisionPhysical Therapy

Qualifications

CAPTE-Accredited Physical Therapy ProgramSouth Carolina PT LicenseCPR CertificationLeadership or Supervisory ExperienceOutgoing and Energetic PersonalityResponsible Individual With Solid Work Ethic

Benefits

401(k) Match
Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Tuition Assistance

Full job description

Company Description

The salary range begins at $90,000 and increases based on relevant experience. Salary is based on various factors, including relevant experience, knowledge, skills, other job-related qualifications, and geography. Additionally, this position is eligible for a sign-on bonus, profit sharing, and discretionary incentive compensation .

At Carolina Physical Therapy our mission is to provide the utmost care, treating each patient with the respect, kindness, and attention they deserve. We achieve this within an environment filled with compassion and professionalism, ensuring our commitment to your well-being is the foundation of every interaction.

Our clinic has been owned and directed by the same leader for 20+ years, reflecting a deep commitment to quality care, team development, and community relationships.

We are looking for a Clinic Director to lead our Northeast Columbia, SC outpatient clinic. With the support of experienced administration, you will manage the overall leadership and operation of the clinic while providing outstanding one-on-one patient care.

Multiple opportunities for professional development, specialization, and leadership

  • Leadership Training

  • Clinical Director Training

  • Company-sponsored CEU events and CEU allowance

  • Career guidance support

Investment from a company that wants you to succeed and thrive, both professionally and personally!

Job Description

  • Manage the overall leadership and operation of the outpatient clinic

  • Supervise and develop both clinical and office staff

  • Ensure all APTA standards, policies, and procedures are followed

  • Provide outstanding one-on-one patient care

  • Assess patients to develop and initiate treatment plans based on evaluation results

  • Review the physician’s referral (prescription) and the patient’s condition and medical records to determine the physical therapy treatment required

  • Provide direct patient care according to established protocols and patient care guidelines

  • Complete a written plan of care, develop goals based on evaluation findings, and develop a comprehensive program to attain those goals

  • Implement the physical therapy treatment program and provide essential physical therapy treatments

  • Be responsible for patient care performed by assistants and rehabilitation technicians

  • Communicate effectively with patients, caregivers, and professional colleagues, including physicians and insurance companies

  • Ensure timely documentation, including daily notes, weekly workers’ compensation reports, progress reports, initial evaluations, discharge summaries, and incident reports

Qualifications

  • Graduate from a CAPTE-accredited Physical Therapy program

  • Current South Carolina PT license

  • CPR certification

  • Early career PT’s are welcome and encouraged to apply. Prior leadership or supervisory experience preferred

  • Exercise, sports rehab, and manual-based skills

  • Outgoing and energetic personality

  • Responsible individual with a solid work ethic

  • Excellent communication and people skills

Additional Information

Benefits include:

  • Competitive base pay and sign-on bonus

  • Profit sharing

  • Performance bonus program

  • 401(k) matching – 3%

  • Profit Sharing

  • Medical insurance

  • Dental insurance

  • Generous Paid Time Off

  • 6 additional paid holidays

  • No Weekends, Only Monday-Friday

  • Employee discount plans

  • Employee Assistance Program

  • Company pays part of state licensure fees and APTA Membership dues

Team Events

  • Community engagement through volunteering, mission trips, and philanthropy

  • Team building events throughout the year including a team outing to a baseball game

  • 3 team parties throughout the year

  • Brackets for March Madness and Fantasy Football

  • Intramural sports teams, tennis tournaments and running events

  • Google Review competitions

  • Inclusive team environment with optional social gatherings outside of work hours

We are proud to be an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, veteran status, genetic information, disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. If you’d like to view a copy of the company’s affirmative action plan or policy statement and/or if you would like to request an accommodation due to a disability, please contact us at [email protected]

How this job compares

Set against the 10,471 open Physical Therapist jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 4, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$90K/yr
  • South Carolina median$80–100K/yr90 salary ranges
  • US median$85–110K/yr3,032 salary ranges

This rate, $90K, is 6% below the South Carolina median midpoint ($96K) — in the middle half of Physical Therapist salary ranges in South Carolina.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 200 open Physical Therapist jobs in South Carolina and 10,471 across the US. Under 1% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in South Carolina
Experience
Physical Therapist postings that state a minimum ask for 1 year of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 1 to 3 years (2,871 postings).
Education
3,939 of the 10,471 open Physical Therapist jobs (38%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 4, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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