Manager of Clinical Services – Physical Therapy (Article 16 / Article 28)

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The Center for Disability Services offers hope, innovation and achievement to the people we support. For 80 years, we have been one of upstate New York’s largest providers of programs and services for individuals who have disabilities. Many of the innovative programs and vital services that we offer are not available elsewhere.

We are looking for a Manager of Clinical Services to join our Center Health Care Team in Albany, NY!

The Manager of Clinical Services provides discipline‑specific leadership and clinical supervision within Article 16 and Article 28 clinics. This role partners closely with practice directors, clinical leadership, and interdisciplinary teams to ensure the delivery of high‑quality, compliant, and cost‑effective services to individuals with developmental and physical disabilities. The position combines hands‑on clinical practice with staff supervision, program oversight, and quality improvement responsibilities.

Responsibilities:

• Provide management and clinical supervision to Physical Therapists and assigned clinical staff
• Maintain a clinical caseload (minimum one day per week)
• Oversee Wheelchair Clinic services and post‑fall review processes
• Ensure compliance with clinical, regulatory, and documentation requirements
• Review assessments, treatment plans, progress notes, and physician communication
• Promote accurate and timely documentation within the Electronic Health Record (EHR)
• Conduct regular clinical supervision, observation, coaching, and performance evaluations
• Participate in hiring, onboarding, and clinical orientation of new staff
• Assign and manage clinician caseloads and productivity
• Support staff professional development, morale, and retention
• Participate in Clinical Council, program planning, and clinical initiatives
• Collaborate with caregivers, physicians, vendors, and interdisciplinary partners
Consult with the Chief Medical Director on clinical matters as needed

Requirements:

Education & Experience

• Graduate degree (Master’s or Doctorate) in Physical Therapy
• Current New York State Physical Therapist license (must be maintained)
• Minimum of 3 years of clinical experience working with individuals with disabilities
• At least 1 year of supervisory experience supervising professional staff

Skills & Knowledge

• Strong leadership, communication, and clinical decision‑making skills
• Knowledge of clinical regulations, standards of practice, and compliance requirements
• Experience with Electronic Health Records (EHR)
• Ability to manage caseloads, staff productivity, and program priorities

At the Center for Disability Services, we don’t just accept difference – we celebrate it, support it, and thrive on it for the benefit of our employees and the people we support. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any protected class of job applicant or employee in our employment practices.

Compensation Range:

$81,137.72 - $90,000.00