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Upstream Rehabilitation
Montgomery, Alabama

Physical Therapist Clinic Director

Physical TherapistFull-Time

Listed compensation

$90k-$105k

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Job Description

  • Clinic Director Physical Therapist – Outpatient Ortho
  • Benchmark Atlanta Highway- Montgomery, Alabama
  • Student loan reimbursement; Clinic bonuses; Continuing education courses

At Benchmark, part of the Upstream Rehabilitation network, you can focus on patient care while advancing your career in outpatient orthopedic physical therapy.

We’re hiring strong leaders or someone looking to become a leader — who wants competitive pay, provide mentorship, and a clear path to professional growth that flexes with every stage of your career.

  • Why Clinicians Choose Benchmark
  • Competitive Physical Therapist salary: $90,000 - $105,000
  • Achievable monthly clinical bonus program, over 90% of clinicians qualify
  • Student loan repayment assistance – directly to the principle of your loan!
  • 100% employer paid medical health insurance premium option available
  • Dental and Vision insurance
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Generous PTO and paid holidays
  • Structured onboarding for new-grad Physical Therapists and ongoing mentorship
  • In-house Residency/Fellowship programs and robust CEU opportunities – with annual allowance!
  • Path to clinic ownership / partnership for long-term growth
  • Modern clinical technology that reduces documentation time so you can focus on patients
  • Supportive team and leadership invested in your success
  • What You’ll Do as a Physical Therapist
  • Develop individualized, evidence-based care plans for your patients
  • Deliver high-quality, outcomes-driven therapy
  • Collaborate with peers in a fun, values-driven team environment
  • Build lasting connections with patients and local providers
  • Continue learning and growing through Upstream’s education and development programs

Qualifications

  • Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy program (DPT or equivalent)
  • Active Alabama Physical Therapist license (or eligible)
  • A Better Place to Build Your PT 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 — the patient in front of you. With a network of over 1,200 clinics coast-to-coast across 26 brand partners, we lead the industry in quality outcomes, leveraging data, technology, and innovation to reduce paperwork and give you more time for care.

You’ll be part of a fantastic group of clinicians who shape our culture, create a positive work environment, and know how to have fun along the way. It’s easy to see why so many Physical Therapists choose to grow their careers with 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

Develop and deliver individualized, evidence-based care plans for patients in an outpatient orthopedic setting. Provide leadership and mentorship to staff while collaborating with peers and local providers to drive high-quality patient outcomes.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
5+ years of experience

Key Skills

Clinical LeadershipPatient Care PlanningEvidence-Based PracticeClinical ManagementCollaboration

Physical Therapist Career Context

Of the 47 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 70% have no call, 49% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Alabama is 88.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$98k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $110k in an average-cost state. 60.3% of Alabama clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Top Physical Therapist Jobs

22 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution22 jobs · 10 employers

10
<$105k
9
$105k-120k
0
$120k-135k
2
$140k
1
$150k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks22 jobs · 10 employers

401k / retirement match
100% this job
Sign-on bonus
68%
CME allowance
64% this job
Relocation assistance
23%
Loan repayment
18% this job

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 Montgomery

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$157k≈ 1.7× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,338/mo≈ 18% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
21 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
89.7
State income tax
Up to 5%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Montgomery, AL metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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

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About Upstream Rehabilitation

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1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Student loan reimbursement
Monthly clinical bonus program
100% employer paid medical health insurance premium option
Dental and vision insurance
401(k) with company match
Generous PTO and paid holidays
Structured onboarding and ongoing mentorship
In-house Residency/Fellowship programs