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Upstream Rehabilitation
Scottsboro, Alabama

Physical Therapist Clinic Director - Partner

Physical TherapistFull-Time

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Job Description

Lead a team of amazing Physical Therapists as the Clinic Director at Drayer Physical Therapy in Scottsboro, AL - Partner Opportunity

+ I am passionate about serving our patients through high quality care and exceeding expectations.

+ I feel fulfilled when I connect with patients and team member on a personal and professional level.

+ I seek to continually grow professionally and to create an environment of learning for my team members.

+ I value the support of a community of Physical Therapists, Mentors, and Regional Leadership.

+ I am an experienced, licensed Physical Therapist, with a degree from an accredited PT program with the drive to pursue professional growth.

If this described you above—we want to talk to you.

Drayer Physical Therapy, a brand partner of Upstream Rehabilitation, in Scottsboro, AL proudly boasts to be well above the national average for effectiveness of care. Drayer's mission is to serve our patients and we are committed to treating each of them promptly with integrity, honesty and compassion.

Our reputation for best-in-class patient care and unparalleled customer service, combined with our local and regional density, make us the provider of choice for both patients and referral sources in the markets we serve. Our highly skilled team deserves a leader that is also the best of the best.

Become a LEADER with Upstream Rehabilitation Partners...

Upstream is a network of over 1200 clinics from coast to coast, 26 brand partners, that leads the outpatient physical therapy field. The Upstream family offers something for every clinician- continue your educational training through our mentorship or residency programs, find a path to ownership by becoming a partner in one of our clinics, share your knowledge with others as a clinical instructor, lead a team by advancing in to leadership, make an impact on the community with our advocacy partnerships, and more.

  • Upstream seeks to provide competitive benefits that you care about:
  • Flexible Work Schedules
  • Clinical Care Bonus
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits
  • 401k with company match
  • Paid Time Off and Holidays
  • Student Loan Reimbursement Opportunities
  • Partnership/Ownership Opportunities
  • Company Paid Life Insurance (1x base salary)
  • Voluntary Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Offerings

Upstream Is Committed to Your Professional Growth

  • $1500 annual CE dollars plus unlimited use of MedBridge
  • Partnership with IAMT for training in Manual Therapy: iamt.org
  • Orthopedic and Sports Residencies available in-house: upstreamrehabinstitute.com
  • Leadership development coursework and mentorship

New Graduate Mentoring & Onboarding

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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 a team of physical therapists as the Clinic Director to ensure high-quality patient care and operational excellence. Foster a professional environment of learning and growth for team members while maintaining strong referral relationships.

Requirements

Must be an experienced, licensed Physical Therapist with a degree from an accredited PT program. Candidates should possess strong leadership drive and a commitment to integrity and compassion in patient care.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
5+ years of experience

Key Skills

Clinical LeadershipTeam ManagementProfessional DevelopmentClinic Operations

Physical Therapist Career Context

Of the 50 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 6% are remote, 52% have no call, 56% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Alabama is 88.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 60.3% of Alabama clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

What does the Physical Therapy market look like in Alabama?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score7.2 / 10 · top 10% in physical therapyranked against 21,942 Physical Therapy listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed paynot listedPhysical Therapy median $105k (middle half $95k–$130k)12 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Cost of livingAlabama index 88.8US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Physical Therapy listings in Alabama240 active22,060 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 6% remote · 52% no call · 56% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (21,942 Physical Therapy listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physical Therapist Clinic Director - Partner at Upstream Rehabilitation a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 10% in Physical Therapy — ranked against 21,942 active Physical Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc.

Top Physical Therapist Jobs

38 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

32 jobs · 18 employers
8
<$95k
14
$95k-110k
6
$110k-125k
0
$125k-140k
4
$140k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

31 jobs · 18 employers
401k / retirement match
90% this job
CME allowance
65%
Sign-on bonus
58%
Loan repayment
26% this job
Relocation assistance
10%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

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Concierge Home Care · Tallahassee, Florida

$70+/visit
#2

Physical Therapist (PT) – Flexible ScheduleContract

Concierge Home Care · Lakeland, Florida

$70+/visit
#3

Travel Physical Therapist

$70/hr
#4

Physical Therapist - West Hollywood

$90k-$140k
+ 36 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 7.2
Among the best 10% of Physical Therapy listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 21,942 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

Flexible Work Schedules
Clinical Care Bonus
Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401k with Company Match
Paid Time Off and Holidays
Student Loan Reimbursement Opportunities

Living in Scottsboro

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$252k
Median resident rent
$830/mo
Residents’ average commute
23 min
State income tax
Up to 5%
Sources & methodology

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

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