Outpatient Orthopedic Physical Therapist

PHYSICAL THERAPIST — FULL TIME

Realize Physical Therapy | Sandpoint, Idaho

$89,000 – $120,000+ | Full Benefits | Relocation Assistance Available | Immediate Opening

realizept.com/careers | info@realizept.com | (208) 610-7134

WHO WE’RE LOOKING FOR

You chose physical therapy because you wanted to make a real difference in people’s lives — and you’re the kind of clinician who takes that seriously. You’re not looking for a place to punch a clock. You’re looking for somewhere that will make you better.

You know the kind of clinician you want to become — one who has real time with each patient, thinks carefully through difficult cases, and has someone in their corner who is genuinely invested in their development.

You also want to be compensated fairly for that commitment — and you should be.

And you want a workplace that supports you when life happens — not one that makes you choose between your job and the moments that matter.

If this resonates, we want to talk with you about this position.

ABOUT REALIZE PHYSICAL THERAPY

We are a small, cash-based physical therapy clinic in downtown Sandpoint, Idaho. Every patient gets one clinician and one full hour — no double-booking, no rushing. You’ll actually get to do the work you were trained to do.

Our clinical approach is built on a deep understanding of how muscles function in relationship to one another — and how that understanding changes everything downstream: where and why we apply manual therapy, which modalities we use, and how we design each patient’s exercise progression. It’s a framework that produces outcomes in patients who haven’t found relief elsewhere, and it’s one of the more distinctive approaches being practiced anywhere right now.

We’re not a high-volume clinic chasing productivity numbers. We’re a small team doing careful, thoughtful work — and building something we believe has real implications for how physical therapy is practiced and taught.

We also understand that life doesn’t pause for work. When something important comes up — a family event, a personal commitment, a moment that matters — we support each other to make it work.

THE POSITION

Day-to-Day Structure

• 30–32 hours of 1:1 patient care per week — primarily 60-minute sessions
• 8–10 hours of protected time built into your 40-hour week for mentorship, education, case review, and notes — not added on top of patient care
• 4 or 5-day work week based on your preference
• AI-assisted charting — documentation is fast, and evenings are yours
• Weekly team meetings to discuss cases and work through clinical questions together

What You’ll Do

• Evaluate and treat patients using the Neural Fascial Systems framework, with full training and mentorship provided
• Apply manual therapy, neuromuscular re-education, and movement-based programming to create individualized care plans
• Communicate clearly with patients about their condition and their path forward
• Participate in case reviews, co-treatments, and ongoing clinical development
• Contribute your own background — especially in exercise and movement — to enrich patient programming

A Note for Exercise-Focused Clinicians

If your background includes exercise science, strength and conditioning, or sports performance, there is a specific opportunity here to design unique programming that extends patient outcomes beyond the treatment room. Those skills translate directly into better results for patients and are reflected in your compensation.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

This position starts at $85,000 for new graduates and reaches $120,000 or more for experienced clinicians — with earnings that continue to grow as your clinical impact does. There is no ceiling.

• Full medical and dental insurance
• 401(k) with employer match — or redirect the match toward student loan repayment
• 20 days paid time off per year
• Dedicated paid continuing education days (in addition to PTO)
• Generous continuing education reimbursement budget
• Structured mentorship — including support toward Functional Manual Therapy certification for those who want it
• Relocation assistance available — amount based on your situation, discussed during the offer process

MENTORSHIP & DEVELOPMENT

This is one of the most important things we offer, and we take it seriously.

When you join Realize PT, you enter a structured development program designed to build your clinical skills systematically — not throw you in and see what happens. That includes:

• One-on-one training in the Neural Fascial Systems evaluation framework from day one
• Co-treatments with the clinic director so you can observe, ask questions, and apply skills in real time
• An open-door environment — if something comes up with a patient, you ask, and we work through it together
• Weekly case review meetings to talk through what you’re seeing and how to approach it
• Access to our in-house continuing education library and programs, developed from our own clinical work
• Support toward Functional Manual Therapy certification for those who want to pursue it

The goal is straightforward: to help you become a clinician who can handle anything — and to give you the foundation to keep growing well beyond your time here.

For those who want them, there are also paths toward mentoring future clinicians, contributing to continuing education development, and taking on expanded leadership within the practice. These are available when you’re ready for them, not expected from day one.

SANDPOINT, IDAHO

Sandpoint sits on the north shore of Lake Pend Oreille in the Idaho Panhandle — consistently ranked among the most livable small towns in the American West. It is the kind of place people move to on purpose.

• Schweitzer Mountain Resort is about 20 minutes from the clinic — world-class skiing and snowboarding
• Hundreds of miles of maintained trail networks on dedicated land trusts for mountain biking, trail running, and hiking — accessible year-round
• Lake Pend Oreille hosts open water swimming events, paddling, fishing, and boating all summer
• A calendar full of community events: trail races, fun runs, music festivals, and more
• Spokane is about 70 miles south for larger airport access and city amenities

If you’ve been putting off the move because the right job wasn’t there — this might be it.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) degree
• Current Idaho State Physical Therapy License — or eligibility and willingness to obtain one
• Clinical background, rotations, or personal practice in orthopedics, manual therapy, movement, or strength and conditioning
• New graduates with a genuine commitment to mastery and growth are encouraged to apply
• Coursework or interest in Functional Manual Therapy is a plus — not a requirement; full mentorship and certification support available

HOW TO APPLY

We have an immediate opening and are ready to move quickly for the right person.

Apply through Indeed or send a brief introduction and your CV or resume to:

info@realizept.com

Subject line: PT Position Application

Have questions before you apply? Call or email us directly — we’re happy to talk through what the role looks like before you commit to a formal application. There’s no pressure. We’d rather answer your questions up front than have you guess.

(208) 610-7134 | realizept.com/careers

Pay: $43.00 - $58.00 per hour

Benefits:

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

Work Location: In person