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Upstream Rehabilitation
Fairhope, Alabama

Physical Therapist Clinic Director

Physical TherapistFull-Time

Listed compensation

$90k-$105k

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Job Description

  • Physical Therapist – Clinic Director, Outpatient Ortho
  • Fairhope, Alabama
  • Build Your Outpatient Physical Therapy Career with us!

At BenchMark Physical Therapy, part of the Upstream Rehabilitation network, you can focus on patient care while advancing your career in outpatient orthopedic physical therapy.

Why Clinicians Choose BenchMark Physical Therapy

  • Competitive Physical Therapist compensation package: $90,000 to 105,000+
  • Achievable monthly clinical director bonus program, over 90% of clinicians qualify
  • Student loan repayment assistance – directly to the principle of your loan!
  • 100% employer paid medical health insurance premium option available
  • Dental and Vision insurance
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Generous PTO and paid holidays
  • In-house Residency/Fellowship programs and robust CEU opportunities – with annual allowance!
  • Path to clinic ownership / partnership for long-term growth
  • Modern clinical technology that reduces documentation time so you can focus on patients
  • Supportive team and leadership invested in your success
  • What You’ll Do as a Physical Therapist - Clinic Director
  • Develop individualized, evidence-based care plans for your patients
  • Deliver high-quality, outcomes-driven therapy
  • Lead clinical and non clinical team in values-driven team environment
  • Build lasting connections with patients and local providers
  • Continue learning and growing through Upstream’s education and development programs

Qualifications

  • Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy program (DPT or equivalent)
  • Active Alabama Physical Therapist license (or eligible)
  • A Better Place to Build Your PT Career

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 — the patient in front of you. With a network of over 1,200 clinics coast-to-coast across 26 brand partners, we lead the industry in quality outcomes, leveraging data, technology, and innovation to reduce paperwork and give you more time for care.

You’ll be part of a fantastic group of clinicians who shape our culture, create a positive work environment, and know how to have fun along the way. It’s easy to see why so many Physical Therapists choose to grow their careers with Upstream.

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

Develop individualized, evidence-based care plans and deliver high-quality, outcomes-driven therapy to patients. Lead the clinical and non-clinical team in a values-driven environment while building connections with patients and local providers.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Clinical leadershipEvidence-based care planningTeam managementRelationship building

Physical Therapist Career Context

Upstream Rehabilitation ranks #8 of 11 employers hiring Physical Therapist on WeekdayDoc by average advertised pay.

Of the 49 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 57% have no call, 92% require no weekends.

Physical Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is down 4.8% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Alabama is 88.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$98k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $110k in an average-cost state. 60.3% of Alabama clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Top Physical Therapist Jobs

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Salary Distribution39 jobs · 22 employers

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$105k-120k
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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks39 jobs · 22 employers

401k / retirement match
90% this job
CME allowance
54% this job
Sign-on bonus
46% this job
Loan repayment
21% this job
Relocation assistance
10%

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Work-life snapshot

3.0/ 10
Listing-based score

Living in Fairhope

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$414k
Typical market rent
$1,880/mo
Residents’ average commute
26 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
94.7
State income tax
Up to 5%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Daphne-Fairhope-Foley, AL metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Upstream Rehabilitation

Hospitals and Health Care
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Competitive Compensation Package
Monthly Clinical Director Bonus Program
Student Loan Repayment Assistance
100% Employer Paid Medical Health Insurance Premium Option
Dental and Vision Insurance
401(k) with Company Match
Generous PTO and Paid Holidays
In-House Residency/Fellowship Programs