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Benchmark Physical Therapy
Newton, North Carolina

Physical Therapist Clinic Director

Physical TherapistFull-Time

Listed compensation

$85k-$100k

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Job Description

Clinic Director/Physical Therapist – Outpatient Ortho

Lead Your Outpatient Physical Therapy Team with Us!

At BenchMark 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 BenchMark Physical Therapy
  • Competitive Clinic Director Compensation: $85,000 - $100,000+ dependent on experience
  • 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 North Carolina 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 and mentor a team of physical therapists while providing direct patient care using evidence-based treatment plans. They are also responsible for overseeing clinic operations, managing patient experience, and building relationships with local referral sources.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Clinical leadershipTeam mentorshipOrthopedic physical therapyStaff developmentReferral buildingClinical performance management

Physical Therapist Career Context

Of the 50 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 50% have no call, 74% require no weekends.

In North Carolina, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$90k (416 salary observations; 1,903 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (10,428 salary observations; 56,804 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 North Carolina is 94.3 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$93k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $98k in an average-cost state. 59.2% of North Carolina clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Top Physical Therapist Jobs

35 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution35 jobs · 23 employers

18
<$105k
12
$105k-120k
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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks33 jobs · 23 employers

401k / retirement match
97% this job
CME allowance
85%
Sign-on bonus
67% this job
Loan repayment
45% this job
Relocation assistance
6%

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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 22,541 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Newton

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$273k≈ 3.2× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,358/mo≈ 19% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
22 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
88.5
State income tax
Up to 4.8%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton, NC 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 Benchmark Physical Therapy

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

Benefits & Perks

Competitive Compensation ($85,000 - $100,000+)
Monthly Clinical and Leadership Bonus Opportunities
Student Loan Repayment Assistance
100% Employer-Paid Medical Insurance Premium Option
Dental and Vision Insurance
401(k) with Company Match
Generous PTO and Paid Holidays
Leadership Onboarding, Mentorship, and Ongoing Development