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Center Manager Physical Therapist-20k Sign on Bonus
Company : Select Medical
Location : Duluth, GA, 30096
Job Type : Full Time / Part Time
Date Posted : 6 January 2026
Overview
Position: Physical Therapist - Outpatient Center Manager
Location: 3680 Pleasant Hill Road Suite 101 Duluth, Ga. 30096
Schedule: Monday through Friday with two evenings until 6:30pm required.
Compensation: $85,000 to $95,000 annually
Incentives: Sign on Bonus of $20,000 and student debt benefit program.
At Physiotherapy Associates, 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 actively seeking a physical therapist to lead and provide exceptional patient care experiences as an outpatient center manager. In this role, you will oversee our outpatient orthopedic therapy team providing preventative and rehab services that maximize functionality and promote the well-being of our patients.
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
- Ease the Burden: Our student debt benefit program helps alleviate the financial pressure of student debt
- Recharge & Refresh: Generous PTO to maintain a healthy work-life balance
- Your Health Matters: Comprehensive benefits packages
- Invest in Your Future: Company matching 401(k) retirement plans
- Advance your Career: We offer growth and specialties nationwide (aquatics, sports medicine, neuro, pelvic, concussion, hand therapy + more)
- Go Anywhere with Us: 1900 centers in 39 states, offering internal movement
Responsibilities
- Assume responsibility of our center and uphold executive decisions
- Utilize our local community network to partner with physicians, employers, payors and case managers to achieve optimal patient outcomes
- Help grow and manage our center’s physician relationships and patient portfolios
- Expand and develop a team of talented PTs and physical therapist assistants (PTAs)
- Partner with philanthropic programs and events to give back to the community
- Participate in industry-leading continuing education opportunities
Qualifications
- Must be a graduate of an accredited school of physical therapy
- Valid State Physical Therapist License is required to start
- CPR Certification
Decatur, GA
Frequently asked questions
This position uniquely blends clinical expertise with leadership, requiring management of an outpatient orthopedic therapy center. Beyond patient care, it involves team development, community partnerships, and executive decisions, distinguishing it from typical therapist roles by emphasizing strategic growth and operational oversight.
In Duluth’s healthcare environment, certifications like sports medicine, neurorehabilitation, and hand therapy elevate a physical therapist manager’s skill set. These credentials align with local patient needs, allowing enhanced specialized care and leadership in outpatient orthopedic settings.
After managing a center, therapists often advance to regional director roles, clinical education, or specialized consultancy. Leadership experience combined with clinical expertise opens doors to broader healthcare administration or niche practice areas like pelvic or concussion therapy.
Select Medical invests heavily in leadership development through mentorship, paid certifications, and nationwide growth options. Managers benefit from extensive CEU programs and internal mobility across 1900 centers, fostering continuous career advancement within the company.
This role demands cultivating a multidisciplinary team of physical therapists and assistants, emphasizing collaboration and community engagement. Unlike purely clinical jobs, it involves strategic partnerships with physicians and local organizations to optimize patient outcomes.
Duluth’s healthcare market shows steady demand for outpatient physical therapy leaders due to growing patient volumes and aging populations. While opportunities exist, candidates with management experience and specialized certifications tend to have a competitive edge locally.
Salaries for this role typically range from $85,000 to $95,000 annually, reflecting the dual clinical and managerial responsibilities. The position also offers a notable $20,000 sign-on bonus plus student debt benefits, enhancing overall compensation packages.
Duluth’s suburban setting offers reasonable commute times, but traffic on Pleasant Hill Road can fluctuate. Flexible scheduling with some evening hours helps managers balance patient care duties with personal time despite peak travel periods.
Select Medical uniquely supports clinicians stepping into management by blending patient care with executive responsibilities, mentorship, and expansive career growth. Their structured orientation and ongoing education foster a smooth transition from therapist to leader.
Yes, Select Medical offers a $20K sign-on bonus and a student debt benefit program that ease financial burdens. Coupled with mentorship and paid national certifications, these incentives help new managers confidently assume leadership within outpatient centers.