Dr Physical Therapy

Healthspan+ Montecito; Santa Barbara (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Healthspan+ Montecito is a physician-informed longevity and performance facility in Santa Barbara. We seek a Doctor of Physical Therapy who collaborates with a DAT, coaches, and other experts to integrate movement, strength, and advanced technology for lasting well-being.

Licensed or eligible in California, you will contribute to personalized, discreet care in a growing practice. We emphasize precision, ongoing learning, and a proactive approach—bringing professional knowledge and personal

Qualifications

• DPT degree from a CAPTE-accredited program.
• Active, unrestricted California PT license, or eligible with supervision.
• Current CPR/BLS certification.
• Strong clinical reasoning, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Commitment to ethical, evidence-informed, individualized care.
• Deep foundation in physical therapy with openness to new ideas.
• Willing to explore emerging research while maintaining sound judgment.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive musculoskeletal evaluations and functional screenings.
• Identify mobility restrictions, strength deficits, and pain contributors.
• Develop individualized treatment plans targeting impairments.
• Provide hands-on interventions, movement education, and progressive exercise.
• Adapt approaches to patient needs and scheduling.
• Integrate strength, biomechanics, and progressive resistance as appropriate.
• Utilize performance measures (DEXA, VO2 max, grip strength) as relevant.
• Learn and apply Healthspan+ technologies (ARX, VASPER, AllCore360°, red-light).
• Support transition from rehab to greater long-term capacity.
• Engage in strength/performance coaching when suitable.
• Coordinate care with DAT and performance staff.
• Maintain confidential, accurate clinical documentation.

Skills

Clinical reasoning

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Empathy

Discretion

Ethical practice

Education

DPT degree (CAPTE-accredited)

Job description

Healthspan+ Montecito - Where Movement, Strength, and Longevity Meet

We are a physician-informed longevity and performance facility dedicated to helping individuals move better, become stronger, and maintain their health and independence throughout life.

This is not a traditional physical therapy position.

Our members are professionals, executives, and active adults who view their health as a long-term investment. They expect precision, discretion, thoughtful care, and guidance grounded in science and experience.

We take a proactive, whole-person approach to health, combining movement assessment, strength development, exercise physiology, and advanced diagnostics to identify and address the underlying factors affecting physical performance and long-term well-being.

Our environment is collaborative, personalized, and focused on outcomes rather than high-volume patient care.

The Opportunity

We are seeking anempathetic, intellectually curious, and collaborative Doctor of Physical Therapyto join our growing interdisciplinary team.

We welcome both experienced clinicians and recent DPT graduates who are licensed or eligible for licensure in California. What matters most is your clinical judgment, willingness to learn, openness to new ideas, and enthusiasm for exploring innovative approaches to movement, strength, and healthy aging.

Working alongside our Doctor of Athletic Training (DAT), performance coaches, and other team members, you'll integrate physical therapy, exercise physiology, strength development, and advanced technology to help clients improve their physical capacity and long-term well-being.

We're looking for someone who doesn't simply prescribe healthy movement and strength training butpersonally embraces these principles in their own life.We believe the most effective practitioners lead by example, bringing both professional knowledge and personal experience to the care they provide.

What You'll Do

Clinical Evaluation & Individualized Care

• Conduct comprehensive musculoskeletal evaluations, movement assessments, and functional screenings.
• Identify mobility restrictions, strength deficits, movement asymmetries, and factors contributing to pain or dysfunction.
• Develop individualized treatment plans that address underlying impairments and support long-term functional improvement.
• Provide hands-on clinical interventions, movement education, and progressive exercise recommendations.
• Adapt treatment approaches to individual needs, goals, and appointment schedules.

Strength, Performance & Advanced Technology

• Integrate strength training, biomechanics, and progressive resistance exercise into appropriate treatment plans.
• Incorporate relevant findings from DEXA body composition and bone density assessments, VO₂ max testing, grip strength, and other performance measures.
• Learn and utilize Healthspan+'s advanced training and restorative technologies, including ARX adaptive resistance, VASPER, AllCore360°, and red-light therapy, as clinically appropriate.
• Help clients transition from rehabilitation and movement limitations toward greater strength, resilience, and long-term physical capacity.
• Participate in individualized strength and performance coaching when appropriate.
• Work closely with our DAT, performance coaches, and other team members to coordinate individualized care.
• Build trusted relationships through empathy, active listening, discretion, and clear communication.
• Educate clients about their movement, physical capabilities, and opportunities for improvement.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation and professional standards.
• Contribute ideas and clinical perspectives as Healthspan+ continues to develop its services.

Who We're Looking For

Required Qualifications

• Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) degree from a CAPTE-accredited program.
• Active, unrestricted California physical therapist license, or eligibility for California licensure with appropriate supervision and authorization to practice.
• Current CPR/BLS certification.
• Strong clinical reasoning, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Commitment to ethical, evidence-informed, individualized care.
• Deepfoundation in physical therapy but recognizes that knowledge continues to evolve.
• Willing to explore emerging research and consider new possibilities while maintaining sound clinical judgment.

The Qualities That Matter

• Empathetic:You listen carefully, understand individual needs, and treat every client with respect.
• Curious:You enjoy learning, questioning assumptions, and exploring new approaches to movement and health.
• Collaborative:You value interdisciplinary teamwork and welcome different professional perspectives.
• Adaptable:You are comfortable in a growing organization where schedules, priorities, and approaches may evolve.
• Passionate About Movement:You believe strength, mobility, and physical capacity are essential to healthy aging.
• Professionally Discreet:You understand the importance of confidentiality, sound judgment, and exceptional client care.

Preferred

• Experience in outpatient orthopedics, sports medicine, performance, or concierge physical therapy.
• Experience working with active adults and older populations.
• Interest in exercise physiology, strength and conditioning, and longevity science.
• Familiarity with DEXA, VO₂ max testing, ARX, or related technologies.

What Makes Healthspan+ Different

• Individualized Care:A personalized approach rather than a high-volume, insurance-driven clinical environment.
• Interdisciplinary Collaboration:Work directly with a Doctor of Athletic Training and experienced performance professionals.
• Advanced Technology:Access to innovative diagnostic, strength, and recovery equipment.
• Professional Growth:Opportunities to expand your knowledge of exercise physiology, performance, and longevity-focused care.
• Meaningful Relationships:Time to understand clients, follow their progress, and contribute to lasting improvements in their lives.
• A Growing Practice:The opportunity to contribute ideas and help shape an evolving model of proactive healthcare.

Our philosophy is simple: Movement is medicine. Strength supports independence.

If this philosophy resonates with you, we'd welcome the opportunity to connect.