Melissa Clay

Physical Therapist · Benchmark Physical Therapy

physical therapist Portland NPI on file?

Overview

Level
Staff
Function
Healthcare
Tenure
15 years
since Jan 2011

Experience

Physical TherapistCurrent
Benchmark Physical Therapy
Since Jan 2011 · 15 years · Portland

Education

Shenandoah University
Doctor
2014 – 2015
Georgia State University
Master of Physical Therapy MPT
1999 – 2002
Kennesaw State University
Bachelor of Science (B.S.)
1994 – 1999

Skills

Sports Medicine Musculoskeletal Injuries Dry Needling Outpatient Orthopedics Exercise Prescription Musculoskeletal Low Back Pain Corrective Exercise Shoulder Orthopedic Rehabilitation Shoulder Pain Manual Therapy Taping Athletics Physical Therapy Strength Training Rehabilitation Sports Injuries

About Benchmark Physical Therapy

Industry
Hospitals & Physicians Clinics
Employees
1000 to 4999
Revenue
$100M to <$1B
Office Location
1689 Old Pendergrass Rd, Jefferson, GA

Professional Overview

Melissa Clay is a Physical Therapist, currently affiliated with Benchmark Physical Therapy, based in Portland. As a physical therapist, Clay contributes to patient care, clinical workflows, and healthcare operations in Portland. They have been with Benchmark Physical Therapy for 15 years. Clay holds academic credentials, including Doctor and Master of Physical Therapy MPT, from Shenandoah University and Georgia State University. Core competencies include Sports Medicine, Musculoskeletal Injuries, Dry Needling, Outpatient Orthopedics, Exercise Prescription. Benchmark Physical Therapy operates in the Hospitals & Physicians Clinics sector with a workforce of 1000 to 4999 employees. Healthcare organizations seeking to recruit physical therapist professionals can use HealthTal to access direct email addresses and personal phone numbers compiled from public LinkedIn profile data and public licensing data in the NPI registry. Direct outreach to physical therapist specialists consistently yields higher response rates than passive job board postings, particularly for roles requiring specific clinical credentials or state licensure.

Position in HealthTal Database

  • 75,598 healthcare professionals in HealthTal hold the physical therapist specialty. Melissa Clay is one of them.
  • 192 contacts at Benchmark Physical Therapy are tracked in HealthTal.

Data refreshed November 2026.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Melissa Clay located?

Melissa Clay is based in Portland. They are currently affiliated with Benchmark Physical Therapy.

What is Melissa Clay's specialty?

Melissa Clay specializes in physical therapist. Their current role is Physical Therapist.

Where does Melissa Clay currently work?

Melissa Clay currently works at Benchmark Physical Therapy. They have been there for 15 years.

What is Melissa Clay's educational background?

Melissa Clay attended Shenandoah University and Georgia State University.

How do I contact Melissa Clay for recruiting?

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How do I recruit a physical therapist?

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What is the average salary for a physical therapist in the United States?

physical therapists in the United States typically earn $78,000 to $130,000 annually, with a median of $99,000. Figures derive from BLS OEWS data, adjusted for state cost of labor. Senior-titled roles (Director, Manager, Chief) and high-acuity practice settings push the upper end.