Physical Therapist - New Grads Welcome!

Build Your Physical Therapy Career Around One-on-One Care, Clinical Growth, and Active Patients

You became a Physical Therapist to evaluate movement, solve clinical problems, and help people return to the activities they love.

At Direct Performance Physical Therapy, you will have the time, autonomy, and support to do exactly that.

You will provide one-on-one outpatient Physical Therapy to athletes, active adults, post-operative patients, and individuals working toward meaningful strength, mobility, and performance goals.

You will use your full Physical Therapy skill set through orthopedic rehabilitation, sports rehabilitation, manual therapy, progressive strengthening, functional movement, and individualized treatment planning.

Whether you are a new graduate Physical Therapist looking for strong mentorship or an experienced clinician ready for greater autonomy and professional growth, you will have the support to keep becoming a stronger PT.

Direct Performance Physical Therapy is hiring Physical Therapists across the Virginia Beach and Chesapeake area, including opportunities supporting our Great Neck and Kempsville offices.

Compensation and Benefits

You will receive:

• Up to $86,000 annual salary.
• $1,500 signing bonus.
• Performance-based bonus opportunities.
• Health insurance.
• Dental insurance.
• Vision insurance.
• 401(k) with employer match.
• 100% employer match on the first 1% you contribute.
• 50% employer match on contributions from 2% through 6%.
• Paid time off.
• Continuing education support.
• Structured Physical Therapy mentorship.
• Flexible scheduling opportunities.
• Gym membership and wellness resources.
• Company events and team activities.
• Opportunities for clinical leadership and career advancement.

Why Physical Therapists Choose Direct Performance Physical Therapy

This is an opportunity to practice Physical Therapy in an environment where your clinical reasoning matters.

You will have:

• One-on-one Physical Therapy care that gives you time to evaluate, treat, educate, and progress each patient intentionally.
• Clinical autonomy to build treatment plans around the individual patient rather than relying on a standard protocol.
• An orthopedic and sports-focused patient population that keeps your caseload clinically engaging.
• Active and motivated patients working toward meaningful movement, strength, and performance goals.
• Structured mentorship for new graduate and developing Physical Therapists.
• Hands-on collaboration with experienced clinicians for case discussion, treatment planning, and clinical growth.
• Continuing education support to expand your orthopedic, sports, and manual therapy skills.
• Direct access Physical Therapy that allows you to begin helping patients earlier.
• Leadership and mentorship opportunities as your experience grows.
• A team that trusts Physical Therapists to use their professional judgment.

What You Will Do

As a Physical Therapist, you will:

• Complete comprehensive Physical Therapy evaluations and re-evaluations.
• Identify movement limitations, strength deficits, pain drivers, and functional restrictions.
• Develop individualized plans of care based on each patient's presentation, goals, and progress.
• Provide one-on-one Physical Therapy treatment.
• Use therapeutic exercise, progressive strengthening, manual therapy, and movement-based interventions.
• Progress patients based on measurable outcomes and clinical response.
• Help patients safely return to sports, exercise, work, recreation, and everyday activity.
• Provide post-operative rehabilitation.
• Guide return-to-sport and return-to-activity progression.
• Educate patients about their condition, treatment plan, and recovery process.
• Adjust treatment plans when clinically appropriate.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation.
• Collaborate with other Physical Therapists and healthcare professionals.
• Participate in community education, injury screenings, and outreach opportunities.

Treat the Patients You Became a Physical Therapist to Help

Your outpatient caseload may include:

• Athletes.
• Active adults.
• Post-operative patients.
• Patients recovering from orthopedic injuries.
• Individuals returning to exercise or recreational activity.
• Patients managing acute or chronic pain.
• Individuals working toward improved strength and mobility.
• Patients preparing to return to work or competition.

Your role is to help people move better, become stronger, rebuild confidence, and return to the activities that matter to them.

Continue Developing Your Physical Therapy Skills

You will have opportunities to strengthen your clinical skills in:

• Orthopedic Physical Therapy.
• Sports rehabilitation.
• Manual therapy.
• Therapeutic exercise.
• Progressive strengthening and loading.
• Functional movement assessment.
• Movement analysis.
• Post-operative rehabilitation.
• Return-to-sport programming.
• Return-to-activity planning.
• Acute and chronic pain management.
• Strength and performance development.

Continuing education opportunities may include:

• Dry needling.
• SFMA.
• McKenzie techniques.
• Advanced manual therapy.
• Sports rehabilitation progression.
• Advanced orthopedic treatment approaches.

The goal is not simply to collect certifications.

It is to help you become a more confident, skilled, and well-rounded Physical Therapist.

Mentorship for New Graduate Physical Therapists

New graduates are encouraged to apply.

You will have support as you build confidence with:

• Evaluations.
• Clinical reasoning.
• Treatment planning.
• Patient communication.
• Exercise progression.
• Manual therapy skills.
• Complex patient presentations.
• Documentation.
• Return-to-sport and return-to-activity decision-making.

Mentorship may include:

• Hands-on clinical guidance.
• Evaluation feedback.
• Treatment planning support.
• Case collaboration.
• Clinical skill development.
• Ongoing professional coaching.
• Guidance as you develop specialized clinical interests.

Experienced Physical Therapists will also have opportunities to collaborate on challenging cases, refine advanced skills, mentor other clinicians, and pursue greater leadership responsibilities.

Practice in a Direct Access Physical Therapy Environment

Direct Performance Physical Therapy uses a direct access model, giving you the opportunity to begin helping patients earlier in their recovery.

You can:

• Evaluate patients earlier.
• Build continuity from the beginning of care.
• Educate patients directly.
• Guide rehabilitation from evaluation through return to activity.
• Build stronger patient relationships.
• Create a more personalized Physical Therapy experience.

Schedule

• Monday through Thursday, 9-hour days.
• Friday, 5-hour day.
• No on-call responsibilities.
• Flexible scheduling opportunities.

What We Are Looking For

You may be a strong fit if you:

• Are a licensed or license-eligible Physical Therapist in Virginia.
• Enjoy working with athletes and active adults.
• Are interested in orthopedic, sports, or performance-based Physical Therapy.
• Value individualized patient care.
• Want to continue developing your clinical skills.
• Enjoy collaborating with other clinicians.
• Communicate clearly with patients.
• Value mentorship, feedback, and professional development.
• Want opportunities for long-term clinical and leadership growth.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy program.
• Current Virginia Physical Therapist license or eligibility to obtain licensure.
• New graduate Physical Therapists are encouraged to apply.
• Interest in orthopedic, sports, or performance-based Physical Therapy.
• Strong patient communication and education skills.
• Commitment to continued clinical development.
• Ability to maintain accurate and timely documentation.
• Previous orthopedic, sports rehabilitation, or performance experience is helpful but not required.

Build a Physical Therapy Career With Room to Keep Growing

You should not have to choose between providing excellent Physical Therapy and continuing to grow as a clinician.

At Direct Performance Physical Therapy, you will have one-on-one patient care, clinical autonomy, mentorship, continuing education, an active outpatient caseload, and opportunities to take on greater responsibility as your career develops.

Whether you are beginning your Physical Therapy career or looking for a practice where you can keep sharpening your skills, there is room for you here.

Apply today to join Direct Performance Physical Therapy.

Pay: Up to $86,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Opportunities for advancement
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

License/Certification:

• Physical Therapy License(or eligible) (Required)

Work Location: In person