Clinic Director - Physical Therapist

Overview

Clinic Director - Physical Therapist (Healthcare)

Locations:
Naperville, IL (In-person required). Salary: $90,000 - $120,000/year (total compensation).

Start date:

Flexible for the right candidate.

• High-volume churn-and-burn model
• Productivity quotas that compromise care quality
• "See more patients" as the only path to higher pay
• Toxic "hustle culture" disguised as "passion"
• Documentation taking up your entire evening
• Zero support for specialty development
• Management that's never been a PT

• You want to be known for something (not just "general ortho PT").
• You value clinical outcomes over patient volume.
• You're excited about workers' comp mastery as a differentiator.
• You want mentorship and growth, not just a paycheck.
• You're collaborative (we succeed as a team).
• You believe PTs should love their jobs while helping patients love their lives.

• Daily Patient Load:
  Industry Average 15-20; DPT 10-13
• Treatment Model:
  Industry Average - double/triple booking; DPT - true 1-on-1 with efficient schedule management
• Annual Turnover:
  Industry Average 25-30%; DPT < 15% (retention)
• CE Support:
  Industry Average $300-500; DPT provides full reimbursement, cert programs, internal and external options
• Specialty Training:
  Optional vs actively encouraged & funded
• Career Path:
  Vague vs clear advancement tracks with proven history

• DPT or MPT from an accredited program
• Illinois PT license (active or pending)
• Current CPR/BLS
• Strong manual therapy skills
• Excellent clinical reasoning

• Have your Illinois PT license (or be eligible)
• Highlight any specialty training in your application
• Tell us what specialty you want to develop
• Explain why you want manageable caseloads (it's okay to value quality over quantity)

We genuinely believe burned-out PTs cannot deliver exceptional care. This role is designed to be sustainable, fulfilling, and financially rewarding.

• Clinical excellence without burnout
• Specialty development with support
• Competitive compensation with growth potential
• Actual work-life balance
• Clear career trajectory
• Collaborative, supportive team environment

Location:

Naperville, IL 60540 (In-person required)

Salary: $90,000 - $120,000/year (total comp package)

Start Date:

Flexible for the right candidate

If you're reading this and thinking, "This sounds too good to be true," we get it. The PT job market is full of inflated promises and disappointing realities. Apply today. Your future self will thank you.