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Growth & Development Team Assistant

Location Type: Remote (Must Reside in the United States) 

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Upstream Rehabilitation is the country's largest dedicated provider of outpatient physical and occupational therapy services. Our mission is to inspire and empower the lives we touch, to serve our communities, and to lead with purpose-driven passion.

We are committed to delivering remarkable experiences and fostering an inclusive workplace where differences are valued and celebrated. With 1,200+ locations nationwide, 26 brand partners, and 8,000+ employees, Upstream operates at scale while leveraging data, technology, and innovation to drive smarter decisions and operational excellence across the organization.

The Role:

Kick-start your career with Upstream Rehabilitation as a Growth and Development Team Assistant. In this role, you'll gain hands-on exposure to development operations while supporting the team behind our expansion and growth initiatives.You'll play a key role in keeping projects organized and moving forward, coordinating permitting activities, supporting reporting, and helping ensure new locations come to life efficiently. Your contributions will directly support our mission to deliver high-quality care and advance the communities we serve.

What You'll Do:

• Track permits for development and expansion projects using established tools and systems.
• Gather and organize required documentation for permit submissions, working closely with senior team members.
• Monitor permit statuses through municipal portals, maintain accurate records, and escalate delays when needed.
• Coordinate meetings for the Growth and Development team, including scheduling, agenda preparation, and materials.
• Capture and distribute meeting notes, follow-ups, and action items.
• Support recurring meetings related to development projects, site selection, and permitting updates.
• Maintain and update reports on development pipeline status, permitting progress, and project milestones.
• Ensure trackers, dashboards, and spreadsheets remain accurate and up to date.
• Compile data into basic summaries or presentations to support team decision-making.
• Keep digital project files organized and accessible.
• Provide general administrative support and contribute to special projects, as needed.
• Other projects and duties as assigned.

Who You Are:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 0-2 years of experience in an administrative, coordination or support role (internship or relevant academic experience considered).
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail.
• Comfortable using Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, Word).
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Reliable and able to follow processes, manage routine responsibilities, and meet deadlines.

Nice to Haves:

• Exposure to tracking, reporting or permitting processes (academic or professional).

Why You'll Love Working Here

• The chance to directly shape our organization's growth by hiring the talent that drives our mission.
• Opportunities to stretch your skills-whether you're building pipelines, designing sourcing strategies, or advising leadership.
• A collaborative team environment where your ideas are valued.
• Competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and ongoing professional development.

Benefit Offerings:

• Annual paid Charity Day to give back to a cause meaningful to you
• 100% employer paid medical health insurance premium option available
• Dental and Vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Generous PTO and paid holidays
• Supportive team and leadership invested in your success

A Better Place to Build Your Career

Upstream Rehabilitation offers meaningful opportunities across corporate and non-clinical roles, both remotely and in corporate offices nationwide. We invest in our people through leadership development programs, ongoing education, and professional growth opportunities.

Our corporate teams are critical to Upstream's success-and to the culture that makes this a great place to work. You'll join a group of talented professionals who collaborate, innovate, and know how to have fun while making a real impact.

Salary Range: $18.00 - $20.00/hour

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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