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Clinical Director Physical Therapy
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A Clinical Director directs and manages a medical practice, clinic, hospital, or other clinical setting. Organizes and manages of staff physicians, policy implementation, and ensures that standards for medical care are communicated and maintained.
$135,915 / year median in Michigan
+12% projected growth
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. 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 Western Michigan University offers generous benefits to its employees including health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, retirement, and tuition discount for the employee and tuition remission for eligible dependents. To access information about the specific benefits available for this position, s://www.wmich.edu/hr/enrollment-staff 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.