Pays $95k-$110kPhysical Therapist market median is ~$111k (14 jobs) · Top 25% in Physical Therapy for work-life (7.2/10, vs 19,850 in this specialty)

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Upstream Rehabilitation
Hot Springs, Arkansas

Clinic Director - Physical Therapist

Physical Therapist Top 25% in Physical TherapyFull-Time
Posted 1mo ago · Verified live

About the Role

$95K-$110K. $20K sign-on. Lead a team. Outpatient ortho. No weekends? Not specified. But great benefits.

Join Upstream Rehabilitation as a Clinic Director – Physical Therapist – $20K Sign-On in Hot Springs, Arkansas. Clinic Director/Physical Therapist – Outpatient Ortho $20,000 Sign on Bonus! Lead Your Outpatient Physical Therapy Team with Us!

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead, mentor, and support your team of Physical Therapists and clinical staff.
  • Provide direct patient care using individualized, evidence-based treatment plans.
  • Oversee clinic operations including patient experience, clinical performance and scheduling.

Requirements

  • 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.

Benefits & Compensation

  • Salary: $95,000 - $110,000
  • Signing bonus offered.
  • Student loan repayment assistance.

Work Schedule

  • Full-Time position.
  • No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.

This position offers a signing bonus, student loan benefits. Work with Upstream Rehabilitation in Hot Springs, Arkansas.

Licensure & Certifications

Must be a graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy program with an active state license. Leadership experience is preferred, along with a passion for developing other clinicians.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
5+ years of experience

Key Skills

Clinical LeadershipPatient CareTeam MentorshipClinic OperationsEvidence-Based TreatmentRelationship BuildingSchedulingPerformance ManagementStrategic PlanningPatient Experience

Physical Therapy — Physical Therapist Career Context

In Arkansas, Physical Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc pay a median of ~$81k across 103 listings, vs ~$91k nationally (19,259 listings).

Arkansas's cost-of-living index is 87.0 (US average = 100), so the posted ~$103k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $118k in an average-cost state — Arkansas ranks #5 of 50 for clinician purchasing power. 61.1% of Arkansas clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Physical Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is down 3.8% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Clinic Director - Physical Therapist at Upstream Rehabilitation a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 25% in Physical Therapy — ranked against 19,850 active Physical Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc.

Positions in this range offer a solid balance between clinical responsibility and personal time. Most providers report manageable workloads with adequate recovery time.

Position Insights

AI ANALYSIS

This role scores 7.2/10 on work-life balance for Physical Therapist roles.

Career trajectory: This position offers advancement within 2-3 years. The compensation analysis shows this employer pays...

Benefits analysis: Compared to 14 similar roles, this listing's benefits package ranks...

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks34 jobs · 13 employers

401k / retirement match
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Sign-on bonus
47% this job
CME allowance
41%
Relocation assistance
15%
Loan repayment
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About Upstream Rehabilitation

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

Benefits & Perks

Monthly clinical and leadership bonus opportunities
Student loan repayment assistance
100% employer-paid medical insurance premium option
Dental and Vision insurance
401(k) with company match
Generous PTO and paid holidays
Leadership onboarding and mentorship
Path to multi-site leadership or clinic ownership/partnership