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Physical Therapist. Build Your Career With Strong Mentorship, Clinical Autonomy, and Real Growth

You became a Physical Therapist to help people move better, recover from injury, return to sport, and get back to the activities that matter most.

At Pittsburgh Performance Physical Therapy, you will treat an engaging outpatient orthopedic and performance-focused caseload while having the clinical autonomy, mentorship, and professional support to keep becoming a stronger Physical Therapist.

You will have the freedom to use your clinical judgment, create individualized treatment plans, build meaningful patient relationships, and make decisions based on what each patient actually needs.

Whether you are a new graduate Physical Therapist looking for strong mentorship or an experienced PT ready for more autonomy, specialization, or leadership, you will have room to keep growing here.

Compensation and Benefits

• Salary up to $89,000 based on experience
• Performance-based bonus opportunities
• 401(k) with company match
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Paid time off
• Flexible scheduling options
• Continuing education stipend
• MedBridge Pro membership
• Structured clinical mentorship
• Ongoing continuing education support
• Professional development opportunities
• Leadership and specialization pathways
• Supportive, therapist-driven culture

Why Physical Therapists Choose Pittsburgh Performance Physical Therapy

Practice Physical Therapy With Real Clinical Autonomy

Your education, experience, and clinical judgment should matter.

You will be trusted to evaluate your patients, identify what is limiting their function, and build individualized Physical Therapy plans around their goals.

You will have the opportunity to:

• Complete thorough Physical Therapy evaluations
• Develop individualized plans of care
• Use your clinical reasoning to guide treatment decisions
• Personalize treatment based on each patient’s goals
• Adjust care as patients progress
• Provide evidence-informed Physical Therapy
• Collaborate with other Physical Therapists when another clinical perspective is helpful

You will have the independence to develop your own treatment style while still having experienced clinicians available for support.

Treat an Engaging Orthopedic, Sports, and Performance Caseload

This is an opportunity to do more than move patients through generic exercise programs.

You will work with people who want to recover, move better, perform better, and return to the activities they care about.

Your caseload may include:

• Orthopedic injuries
• Sports injuries
• Post-operative rehabilitation
• Active adults and athletes
• Strength and mobility limitations
• Movement dysfunction
• Return-to-sport rehabilitation
• Return-to-work rehabilitation
• Injury-risk reduction
• Long-term movement and performance goals

You will be able to apply your Physical Therapy skills across a diverse caseload while continuing to strengthen your clinical reasoning.

Grow Into a Stronger Physical Therapist

Your development should not stop after Physical Therapy school.

At Pittsburgh Performance Physical Therapy, you will have the support and resources to continue improving your evaluation skills, treatment planning, clinical reasoning, communication, and confidence.

Clinical development includes:

• Structured clinical mentorship
• Collaboration with experienced Physical Therapists
• Clinical case discussions
• Guidance with evaluations and treatment planning
• Regular feedback
• MedBridge Pro access
• Continuing education support
• Professional development opportunities
• Opportunities to develop specialty interests

You will have experienced Physical Therapists around you who are invested in helping you keep progressing.

New Graduate Physical Therapists Are Encouraged to Apply

Your first Physical Therapy position can shape the way you practice for years.

You should have room to ask questions, work through challenging cases, receive feedback, and gradually build independence.

As a new graduate Physical Therapist, you will receive:

• Structured onboarding
• Hands-on clinical mentorship
• Guidance with Physical Therapy evaluations
• Support with treatment planning
• Clinical case collaboration
• Regular feedback
• Continuing education resources
• Support developing stronger clinical reasoning
• Experienced Physical Therapists available for questions

You will have the support to build confidence without feeling like you have to figure everything out on your own.

Experienced Physical Therapists Can Keep Growing Too

If you are already an experienced Physical Therapist, you will have the autonomy to use your full clinical skill set while continuing to build the next stage of your career.

Depending on your goals, opportunities may include:

• Developing a clinical specialization
• Mentoring newer Physical Therapists
• Contributing to clinical education
• Helping improve patient care systems
• Supporting clinic initiatives
• Taking on leadership responsibilities
• Contributing ideas to practice growth

Your experience will be valued, and you will have opportunities to make a meaningful impact on the continued development of the practice.

Build Meaningful Relationships With Your Patients

Great Physical Therapy is not just about completing exercises.

It is about understanding what each patient wants to get back to and helping them move toward that goal.

You will help patients:

• Recover from orthopedic injuries
• Regain strength and mobility
• Return to sports and recreation
• Recover following surgery
• Improve movement quality
• Build confidence in their bodies
• Return to work and everyday activities
• Create lasting improvements in function

Your ability to connect with patients, educate them, and guide them through recovery will be an important part of the role.

What You Will Do

As a Physical Therapist, you will:

• Complete comprehensive Physical Therapy evaluations
• Develop individualized plans of care
• Treat orthopedic, sports, and performance-related conditions
• Provide therapeutic exercise and movement-based rehabilitation
• Incorporate hands-on treatment when clinically appropriate
• Educate patients about their condition, recovery, and long-term health
• Monitor patient progress and adjust treatment plans
• Help patients return to sports, work, recreation, and everyday activities
• Build strong and trusted patient relationships
• Collaborate with fellow Physical Therapists
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation
• Participate in continued learning and professional development
• Contribute to a positive and supportive clinic environment

What We Are Looking For

We are looking for a Physical Therapist who:

• Holds a Doctor of Physical Therapy degree or equivalent accredited Physical Therapy degree
• Is licensed or eligible for Physical Therapy licensure
• Values individualized, patient-centered care
• Enjoys orthopedic, sports, or performance rehabilitation
• Uses strong clinical reasoning and problem-solving skills
• Communicates clearly and compassionately
• Enjoys building meaningful relationships with patients
• Wants to continue learning and developing clinically
• Works well within a collaborative Physical Therapy team
• Is dependable, motivated, and professionally driven
• Takes pride in helping patients achieve meaningful outcomes

New graduates and experienced Physical Therapists are encouraged to apply.

Why You Should Apply Today

Your next Physical Therapist position should give you more than a schedule and a caseload.

It should give you the opportunity to become a stronger clinician, use your full Physical Therapy skill set, build meaningful patient relationships, and create a career that keeps moving forward.

At Pittsburgh Performance Physical Therapy, you will have the mentorship to keep learning, the autonomy to practice confidently, and opportunities to grow into specialization, mentorship, or leadership as your career develops.

If you are looking for an outpatient Physical Therapy opportunity where clinical growth, individualized patient care, autonomy, and long-term professional development matter, we would love to meet you.

Apply today to learn more about joining Pittsburgh Performance Physical Therapy.

Job Type

Full-time

Pay: Up to $89,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Continuing education credits
• 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