Physical Therapist (Part-Time / Per Diem) – Advanced Orthopedic PT Care

Description:

For Clinicians Who Want to Practice at a Higher Level

This Is Not Your Typical PT Job

If you're looking for:

• 2–3 patients at a time
• Protocol-driven care
• Minimal clinical responsibility

This is not the role for you.

This Role Is Built For Clinicians Who…

• Take ownership of outcomes, not just visits
• Think in movement systems, load management, and progression
• Enjoy solving complex orthopedic problems
• Value manual therapy as a tool—not a crutch
• Can progress a patient from pain ? strength ? performance ? return to activity/sport
• Are a team player who contributes to a positive, collaborative clinical environment
• Want the time and autonomy to actually do their job well

What Makes Us Different

We’ve intentionally built a model around quality, not volume:

• 100% one-on-one care
• 60-minute evaluations
• 60-minute treatment sessions
• No double-booking
• No productivity quotas that compromise care

Our patients choose us because they want more—and expect more.
So do we.

The Opportunity

• Part-Time / Per Diem Physical Therapist
• Flexible scheduling (you control your availability)
• Opportunities for vacation coverage across South San Jose, Campbell, Los Gatos, and Morgan Hill clinics
• Exposure to a wide range of orthopedic cases across multiple settings
• Potential pathway into a larger role if aligned

Ideal Candidate Profile: We are seeking clinicians who demonstrate a growth mindset and commitment to continual learning, and who are:

• Open to refining clinical reasoning over time
• Utilizing evidence-based practice (EBP) principles and evaluation tools
• Comfortable integrating eclectic treatment approaches based on patient needs
• Able to take ownership of patient outcomes and progression
• A team player who contributes positively to clinic culture and supports colleagues when needed

Experience in outpatient orthopedics is preferred, but we prioritize clinicians who are motivated to grow, adaptable, and committed to high-level care.

Requirements:

Clinical Expectations You will be expected to:

• Perform high-level orthopedic evaluations with strong clinical reasoning
• Utilize evidence-based evaluation tools to guide clinical decision-making
• Use manual therapy intentionally, not by default
• Build and progress corrective exercise programs based on movement impairments
• Apply an eclectic, patient-centered treatment approach integrating manual therapy, movement, and progressive loading
• Progress patients into higher-level strength, capacity, and resilience
• Demonstrate understanding of:
  • Load management
  • Progressive overload
  • Late-phase rehab
  • Return-to-play/ return-to-activity frameworks
• Communicate clearly and confidently with patients who expect results
• Collaborate effectively with teammates across clinics to ensure continuity of care

If you're not yet comfortable with all of the above—but are coachable and motivated—you may still be a fit. If you’re not interested in developing these skills, this is not the right environment. Patient Population

• Post-operative orthopedic (ACL, meniscus, RTC, joint replacements)
• Active adults and aging athletes (50+)
• Chronic and degenerative orthopedic conditions
• Patients seeking both pain relief and performance restoration

Why High-Level Clinicians Choose This Role

• You are trusted to think—not just follow protocols
• You have time to deliver the level of care you were trained to provide
• You can take patients all the way from pain ? performance
• You avoid burnout while staying clinically challenged
• You’re part of a collaborative, growth-oriented team environment

Final Thought

We’re not trying to be the right clinic for everyone.

We’re building a team of clinicians who want to be exceptional at what they do—and who want to practice in an environment that supports that standard.