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Clarksville, Tennessee

Physical Therapist - Clinic Director/Partner

Physical TherapistFull-Time

Listed compensation

$90k-$100k

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Job Description

  • Physical Therapist Clinic Director – Outpatient Orthopedics
  • New Clinic Growth Opportunity
  • Clarksville, TN
  • Build and Lead a New Outpatient Orthopedic Clinic!

At Results Physiotherapy with Ascension Saint Thomas, part of the Upstream Rehabilitation network, you can advance your leadership career while continuing to make a meaningful impact through exceptional patient care. We're seeking an experienced, licensed Physical Therapist to serve as Clinic Director for our new Clarksville, TN clinic opening in Spring 2027.

This is a unique opportunity to help build a clinic from the ground up while maintaining an active clinical role. As Clinic Director, you'll shape clinic operations, mentor and develop clinicians, build community relationships, and foster a positive, high-performing culture focused on exceptional patient outcomes.

Our outpatient orthopedic practice is designed to support a wide range of patient needs, including orthopedics, manual therapy, sports medicine, vestibular rehabilitation, post-surgical recovery, chronic pain management, and occupational rehabilitation. As the Clinic Director, you'll have the opportunity to establish the foundation for long-term success while helping grow the clinic's presence throughout the Clarksville community.

If you're an experienced Physical Therapist looking to take the next step in your leadership journey while making a lasting impact on a growing practice, we'd love to connect with you!

Why Clinic Directors Choose Results

  • Competitive Clinic Director compensation: $90,000 - $100,000+ per year (negotiable, based on experience)
  • Up to $20,000 Sign-On Bonus
  • Monthly clinical and leadership bonus opportunities – incentives that reward your contributions and your clinic team's success
  • Student loan repayment assistance – non-taxed monthly payments, directly to the principle of your loan!
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance – 100% employer paid medical health insurance premium option available
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Generous PTO (15 days) and 6.5 company-paid holidays
  • Leadership onboarding, mentorship, and ongoing development alongside your RVP
  • In-house Residency & Fellowship programs (OCS, SCS, hand & manual therapy)
  • Robust CEU opportunities through IAMT + $1500 annual allowance for external courses
  • In-house 18-month Pelvic Health Development Program

Free Medbridge Account / Ongoing Access

New for 2026! Upstream clinicians are supported by Generative AI Documentation Scribe – purpose-built AI technology that automatically generates compliant clinical documentation in real time, so you can stay fully present with your patients and deliver the meaningful, undivided care they deserve

Clinic ownership / equity partnership opportunity available

Supportive regional leadership and a collaborative community of Clinic Directors

Clinic Ownership & Equity Partnership Opportunity

We offer a clear pathway to clinic ownership through our Therapist Partnership Model. As a Clinic Director, you have the opportunity to become an equity partner—allowing you to take on true ownership of your clinic. This model empowers you to grow and operate your location like your own business, while leveraging the infrastructure, resources, and support of Upstream.

  • What You'll Do as a Clinic Director
  • Lead, mentor, and support your team of Physical Therapists and clinical staff
  • Foster a positive, patient-centered environment with high standards for clinical care
  • Provide direct patient care using individualized, evidence-based treatment plans
  • Oversee clinic operations including patient experience, clinical performance and scheduling
  • Build and nurture relationships with local referral sources and community partners
  • Partner with leadership to meet clinic goals and support overall growth
  • Continue developing your leadership and clinical skills through Upstream’s professional development programs

Qualifications

  • Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy program (DPT, MPT, or equivalent)
  • Active / pending Tennessee Physical Therapist license (or eligible)
  • Leadership experience preferred
  • Passion for developing others required
  • A Better Place to Build Your PT Leadership Career

Results (Ascension - Saint Thomas) is proud to be part of the Upstream Rehabilitation family of brands. When you join Upstream Rehabilitation, you get the strength of a national network with the feel of a local clinic. Our central support teams handle the administrative work so you can focus on what matters most — your patients, your team, and your clinic.

With more than 1,200 clinics across 26 brand partners, we lead the industry in clinical outcomes. We leverage data, technology, and innovative tools to reduce administrative burden and support your success as a leader.

You’ll join an incredible community of clinicians who shape our culture, support one another, and have fun along the way. It’s easy to see why so many Physical Therapists grow into leadership at Upstream.

Follow @Lifeatupstream on Instagram, and check out our LinkedIn company page to learn more about what it’s like to be part of the #upstreamfamily.

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Estimated pay ranges listed above are based on several factors including but not limited to your pay class, experience, background, and geographic location of the clinic.

Benefits and eligibility are dependent on employment status and pay class (full-time, part-time, or PRN). Specific details will be provided during the hiring process.

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

Lead and develop the clinic team while providing individualized, evidence-based physical therapy to patients. Oversee clinic operations and performance, build relationships with referral sources and community partners, and work with leadership to achieve clinic goals and support growth.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
5+ years of experience

Key Skills

Clinic LeadershipTeam MentoringPost-Surgical RehabilitationCommunity Relationship Building

Physical Therapist Career Context

Of the 50 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 60% have no call, 62% require no weekends.

In Tennessee, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$85k (291 salary observations; 1,444 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (14,685 salary observations; 55,886 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 Tennessee is 91.9 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$95k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $103k in an average-cost state. 58.6% of Tennessee clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Location & Logistics

Tennessee has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$95k midpoint, that is roughly $4k–$7k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.

Top Physical Therapist Jobs

34 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution34 jobs · 22 employers

19
<$105k
9
$105k-120k
2
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4
$135k-150k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks33 jobs · 22 employers

401k / retirement match
97% this job
CME allowance
79% this job
Sign-on bonus
70% this job
Loan repayment
42% this job
Relocation assistance
12%

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Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 3.0
Better work-life than 30% of Physical Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 21,935 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Clarksville

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$297k≈ 3.3× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,374/mo≈ 18% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
27 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
90.9
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Clarksville, TN-KY metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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Benefits & Perks

Medical Insurance (100% employer paid premium option)
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) with Company Match
15 Days PTO
6.5 Company-Paid Holidays
Up to $20,000 Sign-On Bonus
Monthly Clinical and Leadership Bonus Opportunities