Upstream Rehabilitation logo
Upstream Rehabilitation
Raytown, Missouri

Physical Therapist Clinic Director

Physical TherapistNo callNo weekendsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$85k-$110k

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

Ask the employer about the work setting, nights and shift pattern and time off.

Posted 1mo ago · Verified live

Job Description

  • Clinic Director/Physical Therapist – Outpatient Ortho in Raytown, MO
  • $20,000 Sign On Bonus!
  • Lead Your Outpatient Physical Therapy Team with Us!

At SERC Physical Therapy, 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 SERC Physical Therapy
  • Competitive Clinic Director salary - $85,000 - $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 Missouri 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 patient-centered environment. They are responsible for overseeing daily clinic operations, managing clinical performance, and building relationships with local referral sources.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Clinical leadershipTeam mentorshipRelationship buildingClinical performance managementOrthopedic physical therapy

Physical Therapist Career Context

Of the 50 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 48% have no call, 68% require no weekends.

In Missouri, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$89k (235 salary observations; 969 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (14,655 salary observations; 55,733 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-10-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.

The cost-of-living index for Missouri is 90.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$98k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $107k in an average-cost state. 60.1% of Missouri clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Upstream Rehabilitation ranks #5 of 11 employers hiring Physical Therapist on WeekdayDoc by average advertised pay.

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physical Therapist Clinic Director 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 22,389 active Physical Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements.

Top Physical Therapist Jobs

27 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution27 jobs · 21 employers

13
<$105k
9
$105k-120k
0
$120k-135k
4
$135k-150k
1
$160k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks25 jobs · 21 employers

401k / retirement match
100% this job
CME allowance
76%
Sign-on bonus
60% this job
Loan repayment
36% this job
Relocation assistance
8%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Physical Therapist (PT) Home Health | $150,000 Annual Salary (Redding)

Home Care Providers Group · Yuba City, California

$150k-$160k
#2

Physical Therapist - Studio City

Myo · Los Angeles, California

$90k-$140k
#3

Physical Therapist - West Hollywood

$90k-$140k
#4

Physical Therapist, Home Care

$72k-$138k
+ 25 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 7.2
Better work-life than 80% of Physical Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 22,389 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No call
  • No weekends

Living in Raytown

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$212k≈ 2.5× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,436/mo≈ 20% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
24 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
92.5
State income tax
Up to 5.3%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Kansas City, MO-KS metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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

Upstream Rehabilitation logo

About Upstream Rehabilitation

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

Benefits & Perks

Sign-on bonus
Monthly bonus opportunities
Student loan repayment assistance
100% employer-paid medical insurance option
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
401(k) with company match
Generous PTO