Job Description
Job Title: Physical Therapist Center Director / Physical Therapist
Locations: Greater Atlanta, GA Area (Multiple Openings)
Open Positions:
Physical Therapist Center Director Union City, GA
Physical Therapist Center Director Hapeville (Virginia Ave)
Employment Type: Direct Hire
Work Environment: Onsite
Compensation: $79,000 $115,000 annually (based on experience, location, and seniority)
Sign-On Bonus: Available
Relocation Assistance: Available for qualified candidates
Position Summary
Wheeler Staffing Partners is seeking experienced Physical Therapists and Physical Therapist Center Directors to support outpatient orthopedic rehabilitation centers across the Greater Atlanta, Georgia area.
These roles focus on helping patients recover from injuries, surgeries, and chronic pain while restoring mobility and functional ability. The patient population primarily includes individuals with workers compensation injuries, as well as patients recovering from non-work-related orthopedic conditions.
For Center Director roles, candidates will also provide clinical leadership and operational oversight while delivering high-quality patient care and ensuring strong clinical outcomes.
Patient Population
Employees with workers compensation injuries (majority of cases)
Patients recovering from orthopedic surgeries or injuries not related to work
Practice Setting
Outpatient Orthopedic Physical Therapy
Key Responsibilities
Patient Care & Rehabilitation
Provide direct patient care focused on restoring mobility, reducing pain, and improving functional outcomes
Evaluate patients and develop individualized treatment plans based on clinical findings
Execute therapy plans emphasizing early intervention and same-day evaluations when appropriate
Deliver high-quality rehabilitative services for injured or disabled patients
Ensure documentation, coding, and charge capture are accurate and completed in a timely manner
Clinical Leadership (Center Director Roles)
Lead clinical operations within the therapy center while maintaining a strong patient care presence
Manage and monitor clinical performance metrics related to patient outcomes and quality of care
Provide mentorship and clinical guidance to therapy staff
Address outlier cases and support therapists in improving patient outcomes
Promote best practices in physical therapy and occupational rehabilitation
Operational & Workflow Management
Ensure efficient patient scheduling, referral processing, and workflow management
Optimize patient access and operational efficiency within the center
Monitor key clinical and operational metrics to support center performance
Assist with staffing needs and ensure appropriate coverage for patient care
Client & Referral Relationship Development
Build and maintain relationships with employers, referral sources, and payer groups
Respond to client inquiries and requests in a timely and professional manner
Support business development initiatives through engagement with community partners
Compliance & Quality Assurance
Ensure compliance with state practice acts, workers compensation regulations, and healthcare standards
Maintain strict adherence to patient confidentiality standards including HIPAA and PHI regulations
Participate in quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient care and safety
Qualifications
Bachelors degree or Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) from an accredited program
Active Physical Therapist license in the state of Georgia (or ability to obtain prior to start)
Minimum 2 years of clinical physical therapy experience
Experience in outpatient orthopedic rehabilitation preferred
Experience treating workers compensation injuries is a plus
Demonstrated leadership or supervisory experience preferred for Center Director roles
Required Skills & Competencies
Strong clinical knowledge of orthopedic physical therapy practices
Ability to evaluate patients and develop effective rehabilitation plans
Strong communication and patient relationship skills
Ability to lead and mentor therapy staff
Strong organizational and problem-solving abilities
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced clinical environment
Ability to maintain strict confidentiality of patient information
Benefits
Competitive salary
Sign-on bonus opportunities
Relocation assistance (when applicable)
Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
Paid holidays and sick leave
Medical, dental, and vision insurance plans
Supplemental health benefits
Health Savings Account (HSA) options
Short-term and long-term disability coverage
Life insurance benefits
401(k) retirement plan with employer match
Continuing education opportunities
Tuition reimbursement
Leadership development and professional training programs
Employee assistance programs and wellness resources
Referral bonus opportunities
Career advancement opportunities locally and nationally
Why Work with Wheeler Staffing Partners
Wheeler Staffing Partners connects talented healthcare professionals with leading organizations across the United States. Our team is committed to helping candidates find opportunities that align with their experience, skills, and long-term career goals while providing dedicated support throughout the hiring process.
Numbers & Facts
| Location | Atlanta, GA |
| Industry | Staffing/Employment Agencies |
| Company Size | 50 to 99 employees |
| Year Founded | 2014 |
| Website | http://wheelersp.com/ |
About Company
Wheeler Staffing Partners' (WSP) has outstanding client relationships providing consultants with access to some of the most desirable employment opportunities across the nation. Our experience, the solutions we provide, our business processes, and partnerships with our consultants and clients has made the company one of the most sought after placement firms for job seekers and companies of all sizes. WSP, provides all candidates with career opportunities, skill assessments, and interview consulting services and our clients with the candidates that meet their culture and skill set. From our Executive Retained Search Teams, Direct Hire and Contract Staffing Professionals to our RPO Service offerings, we create models to deliver a world-class service, with a sense of urgency and professionalism at the best price. Let us put our expertise and services to work for you!
Skills
- Business Developmentunmatched
- Charge Captureunmatched
- Clinical Monitoringunmatched
- Clinical Outcomesunmatched
- Clinical Practices/Protocolsunmatched
- Communication Skillsunmatched
- Customer Relationsunmatched
- Dental Insuranceunmatched
- Documentationunmatched
- Early Interventionunmatched
- Employee Orientationunmatched
- HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act)unmatched
- Healthcareunmatched
- Leadershipunmatched
- Maintain Complianceunmatched
- Mentoringunmatched
- Metricsunmatched
- Multitaskingunmatched
- Operational Supportunmatched
- Operations Managementunmatched
- Orthopedic Surgeryunmatched
- Orthopedicsunmatched
- Outpatient Careunmatched
- Patient Assessmentunmatched
- Patient Careunmatched
- Patient Confidentialityunmatched
- Patient Safetyunmatched
- People Managementunmatched
- Performance Analysisunmatched
- Performance Metricsunmatched
- Physical Therapyunmatched
- Quality Assuranceunmatched
- Quality Managementunmatched
- Quality of Careunmatched
- Regulationsunmatched
- Staff Requirementsunmatched
- Standards of Careunmatched
- Time Managementunmatched
- Treatment Planunmatched
- Vision Planunmatched
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