Senior Physical Therapist - Clinic Lead & Clinical Instructor

We're looking for an experienced Physical Therapist ready to lead, teach, and treat — all in one role. As our Senior PT, Clinic Lead, and Clinical Instructor, you'll shape patient outcomes, mentor the next generation of PTs, and help run a thriving outpatient orthopedic clinic in Gardena, CA. This is not your average PT job. It's a dual-impact role for a clinician who is as passionate about developing talent as they are about hands-on patient care. WHAT YOU'LL DO Evaluate and treat orthopedic patients using evidence-based, manual therapy–focused care Lead daily clinic operations and serve as the point-of-contact in the director's absence Supervise and mentor PTAs, PT Aides, and clinical staff Host and evaluate PT students during clinical rotations using the APTA CPI Liaise with affiliate PT program coordinators (ACCEs) on student performance Contribute to staff development, scheduling, and quality improvement WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR Active California PT License Minimum 2 years of outpatient orthopedic experience (required for CI eligibility) APTA Credentialed Clinical Instructor (CCI) certification — or willingness to obtain within 6 months Experience or strong interest in supervising PT students Leadership mindset with strong communication and team-building skills Proficiency in manual therapy and functional orthopedic assessment WHAT WE OFFER Competitive salary + sign-on bonus (details at interview) Health, dental, vision, 401(k) with matching, HSA, PTO, life insurance Tuition reimbursement, CEU support, and license reimbursement Flexible scheduling: 5-, 8-, or 10-hour shifts, Monday–Friday A collaborative, manual therapy–focused clinic culture with room to grow Employment Type: Full Time Years Experience: 1 - 3 years Salary: $98,080 - $125,000 Annual Bonus/Commission: No