Senior Physical Therapist

Build a Physical Therapy Career Around One-on-One Care, Clinical Freedom, and Meaningful Patient Results

You became a Physical Therapist to evaluate movement, solve complex problems, and help people return to the activities that matter most to them.

At WAVE Physical Therapy & Pilates, you will have the time and autonomy to do exactly that.

You will provide one-on-one Physical Therapy in a modern, movement-focused practice that blends orthopedic rehabilitation, manual therapy, strength training, mobility, progressive exercise, Pilates principles, and patient education.

Your clinical judgment will be trusted.

Your treatment plans will be individualized.

And your experience will be valued as you help patients move better, recover confidently, and build lasting strength.

We are looking for an experienced Physical Therapist who wants to provide high-quality outpatient care while continuing to grow clinically and professionally.

Compensation and Benefits

You will receive:

• $89,000 to $100,000 in annual compensation, based on experience and clinical expertise.
• Performance-based bonus opportunities.
• Profit-sharing program.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Health insurance.
• Dental insurance.
• Vision insurance.
• Paid time off.
• Paid holidays.
• $1,000 annual continuing education allowance.
• Flexible Monday through Friday scheduling.
• Complimentary Pilates access and wellness resources.
• Mentorship and collaboration with experienced clinicians.
• Opportunities for leadership and career advancement.
• A modern, movement-focused outpatient Physical Therapy environment.

Why Physical Therapists Choose WAVE

At WAVE, Physical Therapy is built around individualized care, strong clinical reasoning, and meaningful patient relationships.

You will have the opportunity to:

• Provide one-on-one Physical Therapy.
• Complete thorough evaluations without rushing through the patient experience.
• Build individualized plans of care based on each patient’s goals and clinical presentation.
• Use your orthopedic and movement expertise to guide treatment.
• Incorporate manual therapy, therapeutic exercise, strength training, mobility, and Pilates principles.
• Progress patients through every stage of rehabilitation.
• Educate patients so they understand their condition and feel confident in their recovery.
• Remain closely involved throughout each patient’s complete plan of care.
• Collaborate with experienced clinicians when you want another perspective.
• Practice with greater autonomy while still being part of a supportive clinical team.

Practice Physical Therapy With Clinical Freedom

You have spent years developing your ability to evaluate movement, recognize patterns, make clinical decisions, and adjust treatment based on patient response.

At WAVE, that expertise matters.

You will be trusted to:

• Perform comprehensive Physical Therapy evaluations.
• Assess mobility, strength, movement quality, function, and symptoms.
• Identify contributing factors behind pain and movement limitations.
• Develop individualized treatment plans.
• Select treatment strategies based on your clinical findings.
• Modify plans of care as patients progress.
• Apply manual therapy when clinically appropriate.
• Progress strength, mobility, loading, and movement.
• Incorporate Pilates-based rehabilitation when appropriate.
• Guide patients toward meaningful functional goals.
• Help patients return to exercise, sports, work, and daily life.

There is room here to think like a Physical Therapist and treat like a Physical Therapist.

Help Patients

Build More Than Short-Term Relief

WAVE combines orthopedic Physical Therapy with a broader movement-based approach.

Your goal will be to help patients understand what is limiting them, rebuild their capacity, and create changes that last beyond the treatment table.

You may help patients:

• Recover from orthopedic injuries.
• Improve mobility and movement quality.
• Rebuild strength after injury or surgery.
• Improve balance and physical confidence.
• Return to exercise and recreational activity.
• Return to sports and higher-level performance.
• Reduce recurring pain or movement limitations.
• Build greater long-term physical resilience.
• Better understand their body, movement, and recovery.

Your care will be based on the individual in front of you rather than a standardized treatment protocol.

Continue Growing as a Physical Therapist

This role is designed for a Physical Therapist who wants to keep developing.

You will have opportunities to strengthen your skills in:

• Orthopedic evaluation and treatment.
• Manual therapy.
• Progressive loading and strength training.
• Pilates-based rehabilitation.
• Movement assessment.
• Sports and performance rehabilitation.
• Patient education.
• Return-to-activity programming.
• Clinical reasoning and complex case management.

You will also have access to:

• $1,000 annually for continuing education.
• Mentorship and clinical collaboration.
• Case discussions with experienced clinicians.
• Opportunities to contribute ideas that improve patient care.
• Opportunities to grow into mentorship or leadership responsibilities.

What You Will Do

As a Physical Therapist at WAVE, you will:

• Perform comprehensive Physical Therapy evaluations.
• Develop individualized plans of care.
• Provide one-on-one outpatient Physical Therapy.
• Treat orthopedic and movement-related conditions.
• Use manual therapy, therapeutic exercise, mobility work, and strength training.
• Incorporate Pilates principles when clinically appropriate.
• Progress treatment based on patient response and functional goals.
• Create individualized home exercise and movement programs.
• Educate patients throughout the rehabilitation process.
• Track progress and measurable clinical outcomes.
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation.
• Build meaningful therapeutic relationships.
• Collaborate with other clinicians when appropriate.
• Continue developing your clinical knowledge and treatment skills.

What We Are Looking For

We are looking for a Physical Therapist who is clinically thoughtful, confident, movement-focused, and committed to individualized care.

You should have:

• A degree from an accredited Physical Therapy program.
• Current or pending eligibility for Physical Therapist licensure in Ohio.
• Five or more years of outpatient orthopedic, sports rehabilitation, or manual therapy experience preferred.
• Strong orthopedic evaluation and clinical reasoning skills.
• Experience developing individualized plans of care.
• Confidence making independent clinical decisions.
• Strong communication and patient education skills.
• A commitment to high-quality Physical Therapy.
• A collaborative and team-oriented mindset.
• A strong focus on patient experience and functional outcomes.

Additional Experience We Value

Experience or advanced training in any of the following is a plus:

• Pelvic Health Physical Therapy.
• Pilates-based rehabilitation.
• Sports and performance rehabilitation.
• Functional medicine.
• Dry needling.
• Manual therapy.
• Strength and conditioning.
• Movement assessment.
• Corrective exercise.
• Progressive loading.
• Return-to-sport or return-to-activity programming.

Bring Your Physical Therapy Expertise to WAVE

You have already built the clinical foundation.

Now you deserve a Physical Therapy role where you can use your experience, trust your clinical judgment, spend meaningful time with patients, and continue becoming an even stronger clinician.

At WAVE Physical Therapy & Pilates, you will provide one-on-one Physical Therapy, work in a modern movement-focused environment, and help patients return to the activities that make their lives meaningful.

If you are an experienced Physical Therapist looking for greater clinical freedom, individualized patient care, and room to keep growing, we would love to meet you.

Apply today to learn more about joining WAVE Physical Therapy & Pilates.

Job Type

Full-time

Pay: $89,000.00 - $100,000.00 per year

Benefits:

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

License/Certification:

• Physical Therapy License (Required)

Work Location: In person