Clinical Director Physical Therapy

Western Michigan University

$80K — $95K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Doctoral degree in a related field from an accredited institution.
  • Three years of relevant experience in rehabilitative services.
  • Strong clinical reasoning, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
  • Excellent communication and patient engagement skills.
  • Commitment to community health and serving diverse populations.
  • Previous managerial experience in outpatient or educational settings.
  • Michigan State Licensure.

Responsibilities

  • Conduct comprehensive evaluations for patients with musculoskeletal and neuromuscular impairments.
  • Develop and implement individualized Plans of Care focused on measurable functional goals.
  • Ensure timely and accurate communication with referring physicians to maintain compliance.
  • Deliver evidence-based physical therapy interventions ensuring high-quality patient care.
  • Educate patients and caregivers on home exercise programs and injury prevention.
  • Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams for holistic patient care transitions.
  • Lead or participate in community outreach events and wellness programs.

Benefits

  • Excellent benefits package including health and wellness programs.
  • Opportunities for community engagement and development.
  • Mentorship roles for support staff and students.
  • Strong focus on evidence-based patient care and continuous improvement.
  • Supportive and collaborative work environment with a multidisciplinary approach.
Full Job Description
Position Details

Posting Summary

College
College Of Health & Human Svcs

Executive Area
Provost & VP Academic Affairs

Department
Unified Clinics

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number
S1704P

Job Type
Full Time, Regular

Pay Type
Exempt/Salaried

Pay Grade
H

Campus Location
WMU-Kalamazoo - East Campus

Salary Range
Pay is commensurate with qualifications and experience, combined with an excellent benefits package.

Number of Vacancies
1

General Summary

Leads rehabilitative services in a community-based educational clinic, ensuring high-quality, evidence-based patient care. Supervises physical therapy staff, oversees evaluations and treatment plans, supports patient and caregiver education, and fosters collaboration with multidisciplinary teams. Responsible for leading program development, community outreach, and initiatives that promote functional independence, mobility, and overall wellness.

Major Duties
  • Conducts comprehensive evaluations for patients with musculoskeletal and neuromuscular impairments.
  • Develops, implements, and progresses individualized Plans of Care focused on achieving measurable functional goals and patient-centered outcomes.
  • Maintains compliance by ensuring timely, accurate, and appropriate communication with referring physicians.
  • Delivers evidence-based physical therapy interventions and ensures high-quality patient care.
  • Maintains accurate, timely documentation that supports medical necessity and complies with regulatory and reimbursement standards.
  • Educates patients and caregivers on home exercise programs, injury prevention, assistive devices and technology, and ergonomic safety.
  • Collaborates with a multidisciplinary team to ensure holistic patient transitions.
  • Leads or participates in community and student workshops, wellness programs, and clinical outreach events.
  • Mentors and supervises support staff and students.
  • Ensures a safe, clean, and organized clinical environment in adherence to infection control protocols.
  • Hire, trains, evaluates and supervises staff and student employees.


Minimum Qualifications
  • Doctoral degree in related field from an accredited institution.
  • Three years' relevant experience.
  • Strong clinical reasoning, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
  • Excellent communication and patient engagement skills.
  • Demonstrated commitment to community health, health education, and serving underserved and diverse populations.
  • Previous managerial experience in outpatient, community, or educational settings.
  • Michigan State Licensure.


Desired Qualifications

Special Instructions to Applicants
  • External applicants should use the WMU - Application.
  • Internal applicants should use the WMU - Internal Application.


Additional Position Information
  • Terminal Appointment ends 06/30/2027 with a potential of being extended.
  • Staff Compensation System pay grades and rates are available at: https://wmich.edu/hr/staffcompensation


Physical requirements and working conditions
  • Moderate work occasionally working in difficult positions or with physical demands such as continuously lifting or moving materials from 25 to 50 pounds and occasionally lifting or moving materials greater than 50 pounds.
  • Work is generally performed in a well-lit, temperature-controlled indoor environment with occasional exposure to the outdoors or any number of elements.

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