Clinical Rehabilitation Operations Manager – Outpatient Orthopedics
$85,000–$126,000 year
On-siteNarberth, Pennsylvania, United States
Job Summary
Lead daily operations of an outpatient orthopedic 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. 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. Balance direct patient care responsibilities with leadership and operational oversight.
Required Qualifications
- 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
- Must currently reside within commuting distance of Narberth, Pennsylvania, or be prepared to relocate independently before employment
- Authorized to work in the United States
- U.S.-based applicants only
- No active Pennsylvania Physical Therapist license or inability to obtain Pennsylvania licensure
- Limited outpatient orthopedic rehabilitation experience
- Inability to effectively balance patient care and leadership responsibilities
- Applicants requiring employment sponsorship
- Applicants who do not currently reside within commuting distance of Narberth, Pennsylvania, or cannot relocate independently
- Candidates who do not meet the core qualifications required for this position
Desired Qualifications
- Previous leadership, supervisory, or clinical management experience preferred, or demonstrated readiness to lead
- 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
- Successful leadership of outpatient orthopedic rehabilitation teams
- Experience improving clinic performance, patient satisfaction, and operational efficiency
- Strong manual therapy and orthopedic rehabilitation expertise
- Experience working within physician-owned orthopedic organizations
- Advanced certifications in orthopedic physical therapy or clinical leadership
- Proven success mentoring therapists and developing high-performing clinical teams
- Stable employment history demonstrating progressive leadership and professional growth
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