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Florence, South Carolina

Physical Therapist Clinic Director

Physical Therapist 8.1 Work-LifeFull-Time

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Job Description

Clinic Director / Partnership Opportunity – BenchMark Physical Therapy (Florence, SC)

Full-Time | Outpatient Orthopedics | Opening Early 2026

BenchMark Physical Therapy is opening a brand-new clinic in Florence, SC, and we’re seeking a full-time Clinic Director and Partnership Opportunity to lead our team and build something exceptional from the ground up.

If you’re a licensed Physical Therapist who values mentorship, teamwork, and clinical excellence—and you’re ready to grow into leadership and potential partnership—this could be your next career move.

+ I am passionate about serving our patients through high quality care and exceeding expectations.

+ I feel fulfilled when I connect with patients and team member on a personal and professional level.

+ I seek to continually grow professionally and to create an environment of learning for my team members.

+ I value the support of a community of Physical Therapists, Mentors, and Regional Leadership.

+ I am an experienced, licensed Physical Therapist, with a degree from an accredited PT program with the drive to pursue professional growth.

If this described you above—we want to talk to you.

Results Physiotherapy, a brand partner of Upstream Rehabilitation, in Florence, SC proudly boasts to be well above the national average for effectiveness of care. Results' mission is to serve our patients and we are committed to treating each of them promptly with integrity, honesty and compassion.

Our reputation for best-in-class patient care and unparalleled customer service, combined with our local and regional density, make us the provider of choice for both patients and referral sources in the markets we serve. Our highly skilled team deserves a leader that is also the best of the best.

Become a LEADER with Upstream Rehabilitation Partners...

Upstream is a network of over 1200 clinics from coast to coast, 26 brand partners, that leads the outpatient physical therapy field. The Upstream family offers something for every clinician- continue your educational training through our mentorship or residency programs, find a path to ownership by becoming a partner in one of our clinics, share your knowledge with others as a clinical instructor, lead a team by advancing in to leadership, make an impact on the community with our advocacy partnerships, and more.

  • Upstream seeks to provide competitive benefits that you care about:
  • Flexible Work Schedules
  • Clinical Care Bonus
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits
  • 401k with company match
  • Paid Time Off and Holidays
  • Student Loan Reimbursement Opportunities
  • Partnership/Ownership Opportunities
  • Company Paid Life Insurance (1x base salary)
  • Voluntary Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Offerings

Upstream Is Committed to Your Professional Growth

  • $1500 annual CE dollars plus unlimited use of MedBridge
  • Partnership with IAMT for training in Manual Therapy: iamt.org
  • Orthopedic and Sports Residencies available in-house: upstreamrehabinstitute.com
  • Leadership development coursework and mentorship

New Graduate Mentoring & Onboarding

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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

Lead a new outpatient orthopedic clinic in Florence, SC, managing the team and ensuring high-quality patient care. Drive clinical excellence and professional growth for team members while pursuing potential partnership opportunities.

Requirements

Must be a licensed Physical Therapist with a degree from an accredited PT program. Requires a drive for professional growth and the ability to lead and mentor a clinical team.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
5+ years of experience

Key Skills

Clinical LeadershipTeam ManagementStrategic PlanningPatient Relationship ManagementStaff Development

Physical Therapist Career Context

Of the 50 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 6% are remote, 48% have no call, 70% require no weekends.

In South Carolina, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$89k (360 salary observations; 1,219 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (14,786 salary observations; 56,355 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 South Carolina is 93.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 60.6% of South Carolina 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 8.1 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as excellent. This places the position in the top 5% in Physical Therapy — ranked against 22,005 active Physical Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc.

Top Physical Therapist Jobs

40 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution37 jobs · 29 employers

16
<$110k
10
$110k-130k
6
$130k-150k
5
$150k-170k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks33 jobs · 29 employers

401k / retirement match
91% this job
CME allowance
67%
Sign-on bonus
58% this job
Loan repayment
18% this job
Relocation assistance
9%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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Home Care Providers Group · Yuba City, California

$150k-$160k
#2

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Concierge Home Care · Tallahassee, Florida

$70-$75/hr
#3

Physical Therapist (PT) Acute Care TempForce

$75/hr
#4

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+ 38 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 8.1
Among the best 10% of Physical Therapy listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 22,005 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Florence

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$213k
Typical market rent
$1,525/mo
Residents’ average commute
19 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
86.8
State income tax
Up to 6.5%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Florence, SC metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Upstream Rehabilitation

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Benefits & Perks

Clinical Care Bonus
Medical, Dental, Vision
401k with company match
Paid Time Off and Holidays
Student Loan Reimbursement
Partnership/Ownership Opportunities
Company Paid Life Insurance
Short-Term and Long-Term Disability