Physical Therapist - Clinic Director - $20,000 Sign On Bonus!
Listed compensation
$90k-$110k
The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday
Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, nights and shift pattern and time off.
Job Description
NW Sports, a brand partner of Upstream Rehabilitation, is looking for a Physical Therapist Clinic Director to join our team in Lacey, WA.
- $15,000 sign on bonus!
- SALARY RANGE: $85,000 - $105,000
- NW Sports is committed to your personal and professional growth:
- $15,000 Sign-on bonus
- Generous Tuition reimbursement plans
- Fully funded residency if accepted into the program
- One to One patient care models available
- Competitive salaries with performance-based bonus incentives
- Top-Notch Mentorship and leadership training opportunities
- $1500 annual CE dollars plus unlimited use of MedBridge
- Partnership with IAMT for training in Manual Therapy: iamt.org
What Makes Someone a Fit?
- Excel at providing specialized evaluations and evidence-based treatment based on patient specific needs
- Ability to connect interpersonally with patients, and clinical team within your organization
- Drive to deliver the highest quality care and meet our standards of clinical excellence
- Understand and live the company’s mission, vision, values and operational standards
- Eager to continually learn through professional growth opportunities
Qualifications
- Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy Program
- Current or pending state licensure
Why Upstream?
Upstream has grown to be the largest dedicated outpatient rehabilitation provider nationwide. We proudly serve patients in over 1200 clinics from coast to coast, and we operate as 28 brand partners within the Upstream family including BenchMark, PT Northwest, NW Sports and more.
As the leader in pure-play outpatient physical therapy, being a part of the Upstream family offers something for every clinician.
You can continue your educational training through our mentorship or residency programs, find a path to ownership by becoming a partner in one of our clinics, share your knowledge with others as a clinical instructor, lead a team by advancing in to leadership, make an impact on the community with our advocacy partnerships, and more. Additionally, we offer:
- Flexible Work Schedules with no weekends (Monday-Friday)
- Part-Time, flex hours are an option too
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits (PPO, HSA, FSA)
- 401k with company match
- Paid Time Off and Holidays
- Student Loan Reimbursement Opportunities
- Partnership/Ownership Opportunities
- Company Paid Life Insurance (1x base salary)
- Voluntary Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Offerings
This annual salary ranges within the specified amounts depending on experience, credentials, certifications, and other qualifications. Full-time positions may also have the opportunity to participate in bonus programs or other incentive plans.
Washington pay range
$90,000—$110,000 USD
Upstream Rehabilitation is an Equal Opportunity Employer that strives to provide an inclusive work environment where our differences are celebrated for the value they bring to our communities, our patients and our teammates. Upstream Rehabilitation does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, gender (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status, or other status protected under applicable law.
Key Responsibilities
The Clinic Director will provide specialized physical therapy evaluations and evidence-based treatments while maintaining clinical excellence. They are also responsible for leading the clinical team and fostering professional growth within the clinic.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Physical Therapist Career Context
Of the 50 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 4% are remote, 54% have no call, 64% require no weekends.
In Washington, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$101k (568 salary observations; 1,166 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (14,787 salary observations; 56,350 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-10-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.
The cost-of-living index for Washington is 107.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$100k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $93k in an average-cost state. 59.8% of Washington clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Upstream Rehabilitation ranks #4 of 10 employers hiring Physical Therapist on WeekdayDoc by average advertised pay.
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physical Therapist - Clinic Director - $20,000 Sign On Bonus! at Upstream Rehabilitation a 6.3 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Physical Therapy — ranked against 22,005 active Physical Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.
Location & Logistics
Washington has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$100k midpoint, that is roughly $4k–$7k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.
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