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Upstream Rehabilitation
Lawrenceburg, Tennessee

Physical Therapist - Clinic Director

Physical TherapistFull-Time

Listed compensation

$90k-$100k

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Job Description

Physical Therapist Clinic Director – Outpatient Ortho

  • Lead Excellence in Outpatient Physical Therapy at Results PT (Ascension St. Thomas)
  • Lawrenceburg, TN
  • Exciting Leadership Opportunity in Outpatient Ortho!

At Results Physiotherapy with Ascension Saint Thomas, 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
  • Competitive Clinic Director salary: $90,000 - $100,000+ per year
  • Strong sign-on bonus
  • Achievable clinical and leadership bonus opportunities – paid monthly
  • Reasonable caseloads: 10-12 visits/day expectation
  • Student loan repayment assistance – non-taxed monthly payments, directly to the principle of your loan!
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance (100% employer paid medical health insurance premium option available)
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Generous PTO and paid holidays
  • In-house Residency & Fellowship programs (OCS, SCS, hand & manual therapy)
  • Robust CEU opportunities through IAMT + $1500 annual allowance for external courses
  • Free Medbridge account / ongoing access
  • Leadership mentorship and ongoing development
  • Path to multi-site leadership or clinic ownership/partnership

New for 2026! Upstream clinicians are supported by Generative AI Documentation Scribe - purpose-built AI technology that automatically generates compliant clinical documentation in real time, so you can stay fully present with your patients and deliver the meaningful, undivided care they deserve

  • 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, MPT, or equivalent)
  • Active / pending Tennessee 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.

Follow @Lifeatupstream on Instagram, and check out our LinkedIn company page to learn more about what it’s like to be part of the #upstreamfamily.

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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.

  • Clinic Address: 808 N Locust Ave, Lawrenceburg, Tennessee
  • More Information: resultspt.com

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, maintaining high standards of clinical care, and building relationships with local referral sources.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Clinical leadershipStaff mentorshipOrthopedic physical therapyTeam managementReferral source developmentPerformance managementStrategic planning

Physical Therapist Career Context

Of the 50 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 60% have no call, 60% require no weekends.

In Tennessee, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$85k (244 salary observations; 1,503 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (10,861 salary observations; 55,605 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 Tennessee is 91.9 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$95k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $103k in an average-cost state. 58.6% of Tennessee clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physical Therapist - Clinic Director at Upstream Rehabilitation a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Physical Therapy — ranked against 22,541 active Physical Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc.

Location & Logistics

Tennessee has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$95k midpoint, that is roughly $4k–$7k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.

Top Physical Therapist Jobs

33 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution33 jobs · 20 employers

3
<$90k
12
$90k-100k
10
$100k-115k
8
$115k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks31 jobs · 20 employers

401k / retirement match
100% this job
CME allowance
81% this job
Sign-on bonus
74% this job
Loan repayment
48% this job
Relocation assistance
10%

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Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 6.0
Better work-life than 60% of Physical Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 22,541 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Lawrenceburg

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$264k≈ 2.9× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,104/mo≈ 15% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
20 min
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

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

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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Benefits & Perks

Competitive Clinic Director salary: $90,000 - $100,000+ per year
Strong sign-on bonus
Achievable clinical and leadership bonus opportunities – paid monthly
Reasonable caseloads: 10-12 visits/day expectation
Student loan repayment assistance – non-taxed monthly payments, directly to the principle of your loan!
Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance (100% employer paid medical health insurance premium option available)
401(k) with company match
Generous PTO and paid holidays