Physical Therapist - Clinic Director $20,000 Sign On Bonus
Listed compensation
$90k-$110k
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, weekend coverage and time off.
Job Description
Clinic Director/Physical Therapist – Outpatient Ortho
Lead Your Outpatient Physical Therapy Team with Us!
At Results Physiotherapy, 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 Results Physiotherapy
- Competitive Clinic Director compensation: $90,000 - $110,000
- Monthly clinical and leadership bonus opportunities
- Student loan repayment assistance – directly applied to your principal balance
- 100% employer-paid medical insurance premium option available
- Dental and Vision insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- Generous PTO and paid holidays
- Leadership onboarding, mentorship, and ongoing development
- Path to multi-site leadership or clinic ownership/partnership
- Modern clinical technology that reduces documentation time so you can focus on patients and your team
- 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 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.
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, mentor, and support a team of physical therapists while fostering a positive, patient-centered clinical environment. They are responsible for overseeing daily clinic operations, building community referral relationships, and providing direct evidence-based patient care.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Physical Therapist Career Context
The cost-of-living index for Kentucky is 90.2 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$100k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $111k in an average-cost state. 61.6% of Kentucky clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Of the 50 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 4% are remote, 62% have no call, 34% require no weekends.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | $90k–$110k | Physical Therapy median $84k (middle half $73k–$93k)425 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$111k in purchasing power | Kentucky index 90.2 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Physical Therapy listings in Kentucky | 347 active | 21,858 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 4% remote · 62% no call · 34% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | $20k sign-on · loan repayment | Kentucky Physical Therapist listings: 31% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 23% offer loan repayment359 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Physical Therapy listings | 7,752 in the last 30 days | 4,473 the 30 days before (+73%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Physical Therapy pay trend | +1.6% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
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