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New Orleans, Louisiana

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

Physical TherapistFull-Time

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Posted 7mo ago

Job Description

Lead Physical Therapy as the Clinic Director at Physiofit in New Orleans, LA (Algiers)

Student Loan Repayment Assistance Program and / or Sign On Bonus Options

+ 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.

Physiofit, a brand partner of Upstream Rehabilitation, in New Orleans, LA, proudly boasts to be well above the national average for effectiveness of care. Physiofit'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

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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

The Clinic Director will lead Physical Therapy services, focusing on delivering high-quality patient care and exceeding expectations within the Physiofit clinic in New Orleans, LA (Algiers). This role involves connecting with patients and team members personally and professionally while fostering an environment of continuous professional learning for the team.

Requirements

Candidates must be experienced, licensed Physical Therapists with a degree from an accredited PT program, driven to pursue professional growth and leadership. The ideal candidate is passionate about serving patients and values community support from mentors and leadership.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Clinic LeadershipTeam LeadershipOrthopedic ResidenciesClinical Instruction

Physical Therapist Career Context

Of the 50 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 8% are remote, 56% have no call, 62% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Louisiana is 88.2 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 60.8% of Louisiana clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Top Physical Therapist Jobs

35 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution30 jobs · 18 employers

11
<$100k
13
$100k-120k
0
$120k-140k
6
$140k-160k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks28 jobs · 18 employers

401k / retirement match
93% this job
CME allowance
68% this job
Sign-on bonus
61% this job
Loan repayment
21% this job
Relocation assistance
18%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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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 22,012 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in New Orleans

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$209k
Typical market rent
$1,637/mo
Residents’ average commute
23 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
92.6
State income tax
Up to 4.3%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · New Orleans-Metairie, LA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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

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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, 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)