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Upstream Rehabilitation

Outpatient physical therapy clinic network

Licensed Athletic Trainer

Full-Time
No salary listed
Mid
Gulf Shores, AL, USA
In Person
Medical, Clinical & VeterinaryRehabilitation Therapies

About the job

Requirements
  • Hold a current athletic training license or be eligible for licensure in the state of the position.
  • Hold current certification and good standing with the Board of Certification.
  • Demonstrate competency in the principles, methods, materials, and equipment used in athletic training.
  • Be CPR certified.
  • Be able to make decisions and solve problems, communicate verbally and in writing, and interface successfully with various individuals.
  • Be flexible with scheduling and willing to work nights, weekends, and holidays.
  • Have organizational and listening skills and be able to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
  • Communicate effectively with business office and clinic colleagues and outside contacts, including patients, vendors, and physicians.
  • Examine processes, policies, and problems and offer solutions.
  • Work in a team environment.
Responsibilities
  • Provide athletic training services to local schools, community events, and organized sports in accordance with applicable state laws, rules, and regulations.
  • Provide athletic training services in accordance with established contracts.
  • Perform possible clinical responsibilities based on location.
  • Collaborate with members of the sports medicine team and supervising or team physicians.
  • Provide sports medicine consultations to coaches, athletes, parents, and others.
  • Conduct athletic training and sports medicine workshops as requested.
  • Maintain daily treatment records and patient documentation.
  • Communicate effectively with members of the sports medicine team, patients, family members, and coaches.

About the company

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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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What believers are saying

  • 2026 job postings rose 49.4% versus 2025, showing active growth hiring.
  • Anthony Mollica became CEO in October 2024, supporting execution after leadership refresh.
  • Value-based relationships with health plans, employers, and physicians broaden referral and reimbursement channels.

What critics are saying

  • WSJ reported February 2025 failed refinancing and debt-maturity stress with Guggenheim.
  • Headcount fell to 4,435 in March 2026, signaling operating pressure despite hiring.
  • Heavy private-equity leverage creates a 2026-2027 recapitalization overhang if financing stays tight.

What makes Upstream Rehabilitation unique

  • Upstream is the largest pure-play outpatient physical therapy provider, with 1,000+ clinics.
  • Revelstoke-backed consolidation spans Results, BenchMark, Drayer, Peak, SERC, and Integrity Rehab.
  • 2025 acquisitions in South Carolina, Northern Virginia, Houston, and Lehigh Valley expand density.

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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.