Physical Therapist - Clinic Director $20,000 Sign On Bonus

Physical TherapistFull-Time

Listed compensation

$90k-$110k

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Job Description

Clinic Director/Physical Therapist – Outpatient Ortho

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

  • Competitive Clinic Director compensation: $90,000 - $110,000+ per year (negotiable, based on experience)
  • Strong sign-on bonus options: Up to $20,000
  • 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
  • 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

  • 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 Ohio 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 physical therapists and clinic staff while providing individualized, evidence-based patient care. 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

Clinical LeadershipTeam MentoringOrthopedic RehabilitationClinical Performance ManagementReferral Relationship DevelopmentCommunity PartnershipsLeadership DevelopmentClinical Staff Support

Physical Therapist Career Context

In Ohio, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$88k (316 salary observations; 2,160 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (11,898 salary observations; 60,349 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-11-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.

The cost-of-living index for Ohio is 92.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$100k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $108k in an average-cost state. 61.3% of Ohio clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

What does the Physical Therapy market look like in Ohio?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed pay$90k–$110kPhysical Therapy median $94k (middle half $67k–$100k)12 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Ohio vs national$88k median in Ohio$94k nationally (−6%)316 state / 11,898 national salary observations
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$108k in purchasing powerOhio index 92.8 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Physical Therapy listings in Ohio779 active21,732 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 10% remote · 40% no call · 58% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repayment$20k sign-on · loan repaymentOhio Physical Therapist listings: 13% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 20% offer loan repayment806 active listings, Nov 2026
New Physical Therapy listings7,627 in the last 30 days4,304 the 30 days before (+77%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Physical Therapy pay trend+1.5% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Top Physical Therapist Jobs

22 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

22 jobs · 15 employers
10
<$105k
5
$105k-120k
2
$120k
2
$135k-150k
3
$150k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

21 jobs · 15 employers
401k / retirement match
95% this job
CME allowance
76% this job
Sign-on bonus
57% this job
Loan repayment
33% this job
Relocation assistance
5%

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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 21,695 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Upstream Rehabilitation

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

Benefits & Perks

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

Living in Macedonia

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$298k≈ 3.3× annual pay
Median resident rent
$2,190/mo≈ 29% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
26 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
93.4
State income tax
Up to 4%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Akron, OH metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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