Physical Therapist - Clinic Director
Listed compensation
$90k-$100k
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
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Job Description
- Physical Therapist Clinic Director – Outpatient Ortho
- Lead Excellence in Outpatient PT at Results Physiotherapy
- NEW clinic in Elizabethtown, KY | Opening in September 2026
- 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.
This role is for our brand-new (de-novo) clinic location in Elizabethtown, opening in September 2026. This is the perfect opportunity for clinicians targeting leadership and management roles to gain experience and empower an outpatient team while strengthening community ties.
- Why Clinic Directors Choose Results
- Competitive Clinic Director salary: $90,000 - $100,000+ per year
- Generous sign-on bonus options: Up to $20,000
- Clinic ownership / equity partnership opportunity available
- Monthly clinical and leadership bonus opportunities
- 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
- Leadership onboarding, mentorship, and ongoing development
- 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
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
Ownership & Equity Partnership Opportunity
We offer a clear pathway to clinic ownership through our Therapist Partnership Model. As a Clinic Director, you have the opportunity to become an equity partner—allowing you to take on true ownership of your clinic. This model empowers you to grow and operate your location like your own business, while leveraging the infrastructure, resources, and support of Upstream.
- 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 Kentucky Physical Therapist license (or eligible)
- Leadership experience preferred (not required)
- 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.
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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.
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 providing direct patient care.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Physical Therapist Career Context
Of the 50 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 48% have no call, 66% require no weekends.
In Kentucky, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$85k (228 salary observations; 846 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (14,787 salary observations; 56,350 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 Kentucky is 90.2 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$95k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $105k in an average-cost state. 61.6% of Kentucky 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 Results Physiotherapy 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 22,017 active Physical Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc.
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