Physical Therapy Clinical Director (Outpatient – New Clinic Opening) Location: Peoria, AZ Position Type: Full-Time, Permanent Setting: Outpatient Orthopedics / Sports Medicine Job Summary The Physical Therapist Clinical Director will launch, lead, and grow a brand-new, state-of-the-art outpatient physical therapy clinic in Peoria, Arizona. This role is a hybrid of clinical excellence and operational leadership. The Clinical Director will be responsible for providing exceptional, evidence-based patient care while driving business development, managing clinic operations, mentoring staff, and establishing the clinic as a trusted provider within the West Valley community. Core Responsibilities • Clinical Excellence: Deliver high-quality, individualized patient evaluations, treatments, and evidence-based care plans to a diverse outpatient caseload. • Operations & Leadership: Oversee all daily operations of the new facility, including managing the clinic budget, monitoring key performance indicators (KPIs), scheduling, and ensuring compliance with regulatory and healthcare standards. • Staff Development & Mentorship: Build, train, and mentor a high-performing clinical and administrative team as the clinic scales. Foster a collaborative, positive, and growth-oriented work culture. • Community & Business Development: Act as the primary face of the new clinic. Build and maintain strong relationships with local referring physicians, orthopedic groups, and community organizations to drive patient acquisition and brand awareness. • Quality Assurance: Ensure strict compliance with documentation standards, HIPAA guidelines, and billing regulations. Implement continuous quality improvement initiatives to optimize patient clinical outcomes and satisfaction. Qualifications & Requirements • Education: Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy program with a Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) preferred, or a Bachelor's/Master's degree in Physical Therapy with equivalent clinical experience. • Licensure & Certifications: • Current or eligible for Physical Therapist licensure issued by the Arizona State Board of Physical Therapy. • Current Basic Life Support (BLS) / CPR certification. • Experience: • Minimum of three (3) to five (5) years of clinical experience in an outpatient orthopedic setting. • Previous leadership, supervisory, or clinic management experience is highly preferred. • Proven track record or strong interest in business development, marketing, and local networking. • Skills & Abilities: Strong entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to manage both clinical duties and operational business metrics. Exceptional interpersonal, communication, and team-building skills. Benefits & Position Offerings • Competitive base salary with an attractive, performance-based director bonus structure. • Comprehensive healthcare benefits package (Medical, Dental, Vision). • 401(k) with company match. • Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) and continuing education (CEU) allowances. • Relocation assistance available for qualified out-of-state candidates.