Full-Time

Physical Therapist Assistant

Outpatient Orthopedics

Upstream Rehabilitation

Upstream Rehabilitation

Outpatient physical therapy clinic network

Compensation Overview

$28 - $35/hr

+ Monthly clinical bonus

Charlotte, NC, USA

In Person

Bachelor's

Category
Medical, Clinical & Veterinary (1)
Requirements
  • Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant program.
  • Active North Carolina Physical Therapist Assistant license or eligibility.
Responsibilities
  • Deliver hands-on, evidence-based care under the supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist.
  • Help patients improve mobility, strength, and function through individualized treatment plans.
  • Track patient progress and collaborate closely with the clinical team.
  • Foster positive relationships with patients, providers, and the local community.
  • Continue professional growth through Upstream’s mentorship and learning programs.
Upstream Rehabilitation

Upstream Rehabilitation

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Upstream Rehabilitation operates a national network of outpatient physical therapy clinics across the U.S., delivered through well-known regional brands. The company also offers specialized services, including PT program management for healthcare systems, workers' compensation rehabilitation, and practice partnership options for independent PT owners. What sets Upstream apart is pairing national scale with the trusted, local identity of each clinic brand. The goal is to help patients move forward with confidence and return to what they love.

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Founded

2004

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Results Physiotherapy closed February 27, 2025, lifting Upstream above 1,000 clinics.
  • Recent acquisitions in South Carolina, Virginia, Houston, and Pennsylvania expand local market share.
  • CEO Anthony Mollica and chief growth hires push value-based contracts and employer partnerships.

What critics are saying

  • WSJ reported February 11, 2025 debt maturity stress after refinancing failed.
  • January 2026 reports described out-of-court restructuring, PIK debt, and balloon maturities.
  • If refinancing fails, creditors force a distressed sale or Chapter 11 by 2026.

What makes Upstream Rehabilitation unique

  • Upstream is America's largest dedicated outpatient physical therapy provider, with 1,000-plus clinics.
  • Its 3,500 providers deliver over five million annual visits across 28 states.
  • Clinic density plus employer, physician, and health-plan relationships create referral-network advantages.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

401(k) Company Match

Paid Vacation

Paid Holidays

Student Loan Assistance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Professional Development Budget

Company News

GlobeNewswire
Oct 10th, 2023
US Occupational & Physical Therapy Services Market Size to Surpass USD 92.38 Billion by 2030, at a CAGR of 8.2%

June 2022 - Upstream Rehabilitation Inc. partnered with Ascension Saint Thomas to include BenchMark Physical Therapy.

Edge Media Group
Jul 12th, 2023
Results Physiotherapy to open location in Hopkinsville

Results Physiotherapy was founded in Nashville, Tennessee in 1996 and was acquired by Upstream Rehabilitation, the leading operator of outpatient physical therapy clinics in the United States, in 2021.

PennLive
Jan 26th, 2023
Central Pa. healthcare company buys 2-story building

Alabama-based Upstream Rehabilitation Inc. acquired Drayer in 2018.

Upstream Rehabilitation
Feb 15th, 2022
Urpt hires Lisa Dombro as Chief of Strategic Growth

Upstream Rehabilitation, the leading provider in the country dedicated to outpatient physical therapy services, announced the appointment of Lisa Dombro as Chief of Strategic Growth to lead the organization’s initiatives designed to expand its value-based relationships with health plans, employers, primary care physicians and specialists.