Physical Therapist Clinic Director
Listed compensation
$90k-$100k
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
Ask the employer about call expectations, weekend coverage, nights and shift pattern and time off.
Job Description
Clinic Director/Physical Therapist – Outpatient Ortho - University of Alabama Rec Center
Lead Your Outpatient Physical Therapy Team with Us!
At Drayer Physical Therapy, part of the Upstream Rehabilitation network, you can advance your leadership career while still making an impact through exceptional patient care.
We’re hiring a Clinic Director who is an experienced, licensed Physical Therapist passionate about developing clinicians, elevating patient outcomes, and creating a positive, high-performing clinic culture.
- Why Clinic Directors Choose Drayer Physical Therapy
- Competitive Clinic Director Compensation: $90000 - $100000
- Monthly clinical and leadership bonus opportunities
- Student loan repayment assistance – directly applied to your principal balance
- 100% employer-paid medical insurance premium option available
- Dental and Vision insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- Generous PTO and paid holidays
- Leadership onboarding, mentorship, and ongoing development
- Path to multi-site leadership or clinic ownership/partnership
- Modern clinical technology that reduces documentation time so you can focus on patients and your team
- Supportive regional leadership and a collaborative community of Clinic Directors
- 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 or equivalent)
- Active Alabama Physical Therapist license (or eligible)
- Leadership experience preferred; passion for developing others required
- A Better Place to Build Your PT Leadership 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 — 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.
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, mentor, and support a team of physical therapists while fostering a patient-centered environment with high standards for clinical care. Oversee daily clinic operations, including patient experience, scheduling, and building relationships with local referral sources.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Physical Therapist Career Context
Of the 48 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 63% have no call, 42% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for Alabama is 88.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$95k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $107k in an average-cost state. 60.3% of Alabama clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | $90k–$100k | Physical Therapy median $108k (middle half $95k–$110k)15 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$107k in purchasing power | Alabama index 88.8 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Physical Therapy listings in Alabama | 249 active | 22,213 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 63% no call · 42% no weekends48 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | sign-on bonus · loan repayment | Alabama Physical Therapist listings: 23% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 27% offer loan repayment259 active listings, Oct 2026 |
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