Physical Therapist - Assistant Clinic Manager
Company : Select Medical
Location : Goose Creek, SC, 29445
Job Type : Full Time / Part Time
Date Posted : 8 January 2026
Overview
Position: Physical Therapist - Outpatient Assistant Center Manager
Location: Goose Creek, SC
Schedule: Full-time, Mon-Fri
Compensation: Salaried (pending experience)
Incentives: $20K bonus PLUS our student loan repayment program of $350/month!
At Select Physical Therapy, we take pride in creating an exceptional patient experience, helping our patients get back to athletics, work, life, and the things they love.
Our outpatient orthopedic physical therapy center is hiring a physical therapist to lead and deliver an exceptional patient care experience as an Assistant Center Manager. In this role, you will help oversee our outpatient therapy team. This position is a platform for the training and development needed to be considered for a promotion to a center manager role.
Our comprehensive benefits package supports your career growth and personal well-being:
- Start Strong: Our mentorship and orientation programs ensure a successful transition
- Elevate Your Skills: Unmatched CEU program with paid national certifications
- Recharge & Refresh: Generous PTO to maintain a healthy work-life balance
- Your Health Matters: Comprehensive medical/RX, health, vision, and dental plan offerings
- Invest in Your Future: Company-matching 401(k) retirement plans as well as life and disability protection
- Advance your Career: We offer growth and specialties nationwide (aquatics, sports medicine, neuro, pelvic, concussion, hand therapy + more)
- Ease the Burden: Our student debt benefit program helps alleviate the financial pressure of student debt
- Go Anywhere with Us: 1900 centers in 39 states, offering internal movement
Responsibilities
- Offer coaching, guidance, support, and training for staff development and growth
- Assist leadership in growing both the center and market through program and business development
- Support employee engagement and retention efforts
- Assist with the management and resolution of employee relations issues
- Help develop strategies to increase profitability
- Provide an exceptional patient care experience
Qualifications
- Must be a graduate of an American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) accredited school of physical therapy
- Valid State Physical Therapy License
- One (1) year of experience as an outpatient physical therapist
- CPR Certification
Additional Data
Equal Opportunity Employer/including Disabled/Veterans
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Frequently asked questions
This position blends hands-on patient care with leadership duties, including staff coaching and business development. Unlike typical therapist roles, it demands overseeing team growth and driving center profitability, offering a unique mix of clinical and managerial responsibilities.
Working in this role at a Goose Creek outpatient center provides mentorship, extensive continuing education, and internal mobility across 39 states. These resources pave the way for promotion to full center manager and specialization opportunities, enhancing both clinical and leadership skills.
Exceptional communication, team leadership, and strategic planning skills are essential, alongside expert clinical knowledge in outpatient orthopedics. Proficiency in staff development and patient engagement techniques helps fulfill dual clinical and managerial duties effectively.
Beyond holding a valid South Carolina physical therapy license and CPR certification, familiarity with state-specific healthcare regulations and management training is beneficial. These credentials ensure compliance and readiness to handle leadership challenges locally.
Select Medical emphasizes career growth with tailored mentorship, paid national certifications, and a robust student loan repayment program, creating a supportive environment that encourages both professional development and personal well-being.
Select Medical offers generous PTO and a structured Monday through Friday schedule, fostering a balanced lifestyle. Their comprehensive benefits and wellness programs ensure physical therapists manage patient care without burnout.
Salaries are competitive and salaried, varying by experience. Additionally, a $20,000 bonus and monthly student loan repayment incentives substantially augment total earnings, making this role financially attractive within the local market.
Goose Creek is experiencing steady demand for outpatient therapy leadership, driven by population growth and healthcare expansion. Candidates with management skills and outpatient experience tend to face moderate competition but benefit from strong hiring activity.
Given Goose Creek’s traffic patterns, commuting from nearby Charleston or Summerville is feasible within a 30- to 45-minute range. Flexible scheduling and local presence reduce travel strain, supporting sustained work engagement.
Daily tasks blend patient evaluations and treatments with leadership duties such as staff mentoring, resolving employee issues, and strategizing business growth. This dynamic schedule requires balancing clinical expertise with administrative oversight to enhance center performance.