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Upstream Rehabilitation
Elizabethtown, Kentucky

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

Physical TherapistNo callFull-Time

Listed compensation

$90k-$100k

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Job Description

  • Physical Therapist Clinic Director – Outpatient Orthopedics
  • New Clinic Growth Opportunity
  • Elizabethtown, KY | $20,000 Sign-On Bonus
  • 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 newly established Elizabethtown location.

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 Elizabethtown 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)
  • Guaranteed $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 Kentucky 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.

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

The Clinic Director will lead and mentor a team of physical therapists while providing direct patient care and overseeing daily clinic operations. They are responsible for fostering a high-performing culture, building community referral relationships, and ensuring exceptional patient outcomes.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
5+ years of experience

Key Skills

Clinical leadershipStaff mentorshipCommunity relationship building

Physical Therapist Career Context

Of the 50 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 50% have no call, 70% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Kentucky is 90.2 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$95k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $105k in an average-cost state. 61.6% of Kentucky clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Clinic Director Physical Therapist - $20,000 Sign-On Bonus at Upstream Rehabilitation a 6.4 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Physical Therapy — ranked against 22,270 active Physical Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties.

Top Physical Therapist Jobs

30 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution30 jobs · 24 employers

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<$110k
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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks29 jobs · 24 employers

401k / retirement match
90% this job
CME allowance
79% this job
Sign-on bonus
72% this job
Loan repayment
41% this job
Relocation assistance
14%

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Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 6.4
Better work-life than 70% of Physical Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 22,270 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No call

Living in Elizabethtown

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$266k≈ 3.0× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,299/mo≈ 17% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
20 min
State income tax
Up to 4.5%
Sources & methodology

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

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

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Benefits & Perks

Guaranteed $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
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)