Physical Therapist - Clinic Director/Partner
About The Position
This is an exciting leadership opportunity for an experienced, licensed Physical Therapist to lead a brand-new outpatient orthopedic clinic in Elizabethtown, KY, opening in August 2026. As the Clinic Director, you will be responsible for developing clinicians, elevating patient outcomes, and creating a positive, high-performing clinic culture. This role offers a path to multi-site leadership or clinic ownership/equity partnership, allowing you to manage the clinic like your own business while leveraging the support of Upstream Rehabilitation. The position involves leading and mentoring the clinic team, fostering a patient-centered environment, providing direct patient care, overseeing clinic operations, building referral relationships, and partnering with leadership for growth. Continuous professional development in leadership and clinical skills is supported.
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy program (DPT or equivalent)
- Active Kentucky Physical Therapist license (or eligible)
- Passion for developing others required
Nice To Haves
- Leadership experience preferred
Responsibilities
- 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
Benefits
- Competitive Clinic Director salary: $90,000 - $100,000+ per year
- Path to multi-site leadership or clinic ownership / equity partnership
- Monthly clinical and leadership bonus opportunities
- Student loan repayment assistance
- 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
- Modern clinical technology that reduces documentation time
- Supportive regional leadership and a collaborative community of Clinic Directors
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
