Clinic Director Physical Therapist - $20,000 Sign-On Bonus
Physical Therapist Clinic Director – Outpatient Orthopedics
New Clinic Growth Opportunity
Elizabethtown, KY | $20,000 Sign-On Bonus
Build and Lead a New Outpatient Orthopedic Clinic!
At Results Physiotherapy with Ascension Saint Thomas, part of the Upstream Rehabilitation network, you can advance your leadership career while continuing to make a meaningful impact through exceptional patient care. We're seeking an experienced, licensed Physical Therapist to serve as Clinic Director for our newly established Elizabethtown location.
This is a unique opportunity to help build a clinic from the ground up while maintaining an active clinical role. As Clinic Director, you'll shape clinic operations, mentor and develop clinicians, build community relationships, and foster a positive, high-performing culture focused on exceptional patient outcomes.
Our outpatient orthopedic practice is designed to support a wide range of patient needs, including orthopedics, manual therapy, sports medicine, vestibular rehabilitation, post-surgical recovery, chronic pain management, and occupational rehabilitation. As the Clinic Director, you'll have the opportunity to establish the foundation for long-term success while helping grow the clinic's presence throughout the Elizabethtown community.
If you're an experienced Physical Therapist looking to take the next step in your leadership journey while making a lasting impact on a growing practice, we'd love to connect with you.
Why Clinic Directors Choose Results
- Competitive Clinic Director compensation: $90,000 - $100,000+ per year (negotiable, based on experience)
- Guaranteed $20,000 Sign-On Bonus
- Monthly clinical and leadership bonus opportunities – incentives that reward your contributions and your clinic team's success
- 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 (15 days) and 6.5 company-paid holidays
- Leadership onboarding, mentorship, and ongoing development alongside your RVP
- In-house Residency & Fellowship programs (OCS, SCS, hand & manual therapy)
- Robust CEU opportunities through IAMT + $1500 annual allowance for external courses
- In-house 18-month Pelvic Health Development Program
- 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
- Clinic ownership / equity partnership opportunity available
- Supportive regional leadership and a collaborative community of Clinic Directors
Clinic 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
- 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.
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