Performance Physical Therapist

1 Physical Therapy; Pasadena (CA); On-site; USD 83,000 - 124,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare stipend

Mentorship from clinician-owners

VALD ForceDecks access

Continuing education support

Growth pathways in performance and领导

Job summary

1 Physical Therapy in Pasadena, CA is seeking a motivated Performance Physical Therapist to manage a caseload of athletes and active adults. You'll evaluate, treat, and progress patients with autonomy while collaborating with clinician-owners who are invested in your growth.

Our clinic blends sports performance testing, return-to-sport programming, and recovery tech to guide evidence-based care. All care is delivered 1-on-1, emphasizing meaningful patient interactions and growth opportunities

Qualifications

• Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) from an accredited institution.
• Active California PT license or eligibility before start date.
• 1+ years of outpatient orthopedic or sports rehabilitation experience.
• Certified CPR/BLS.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive evaluations and develop individualized treatment plans.
• Deliver manual therapy, therapeutic activities, therapeutic exercises, and neuromuscular re-education.
• Design acute injury management, return-to-sport, and injury prevention programs.
• Contribute to our growing VALD ForceDecks performance testing program.
• Collaborate with physicians, coaches, and trainers as needed.

Skills

Outpatient ortho / sports rehab exp

CPR / BLS certified

Bilingual (Spanish or Mandarin/Canton)

Education

DPT

CA PT license or eligibility

Tools

CSCS or SCS

VALD ForceDecks

Job description

Join 1 Physical Therapy in Pasadena, CA, a growing sports rehab and performance clinic built around the belief that clinicians deliver their best care when they have the time, autonomy, and tools to truly understand their patients.

In 2026, 1 Physical Therapy enters a new chapter under new ownership. We are building on an established Pasadena practice while reimagining what outpatient sports physical therapy can look like: more time with patients, more clinical autonomy, more collaboration, and the resources to help people perform at their best.

This is a place for clinicians who want to think deeply, treat intentionally, and build meaningful relationships with their patients. Whether you're an experienced PT looking for more autonomy, mentorship, and the opportunity to practice at a higher level, we built this clinic for you.

What We Offer

• 45-minute sessions, 60-minute evaluations
• ~10 patient visits per 8-hour day: quality over volume
• Competitive hourly rate, commensurate with experience
• Monthly healthcare stipend provided
• Collaboration and mentorship from practicing clinician-owners, including a board-certified sports specialist (SCS) and Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist (CSCS)
• Technology-driven clinic featuring VALD ForceDecks, Normatec compression boots, Tindeq, and Beyond Power Voltra
• Continuing education support
• Growth pathways into performance services, team coverage, and leadership as we grow

About the Role

We're looking for a motivated Performance Physical Therapist to carry their own caseload of athletes and active adults. You'll have the autonomy to evaluate, treat, and progress your patients while collaborating closely with experienced clinician-owners who are invested in your growth.

Our practice goes beyond traditional orthopedic rehab. We integrate VALD ForceDecks performance testing, return-to-sport programming, injury prevention services, and recovery technologies to help patients return stronger. These tools allow clinicians to make more objective decisions, measure progress, and better guide return-to-sport planning.

All care is provided 1-on-1, allowing you to focus on meaningful patient interactions instead of managing volume.

What You'll Do

• Perform comprehensive evaluations and develop individualized treatment plans
• Deliver manual therapy, therapeutic activities, therapeutic exercises, and neuromuscular re-education
• Design acute injury management, return-to-sport, and injury prevention programs
• Contribute to our growing VALD ForceDecks performance testing program
• Collaborate with physicians, coaches, and trainers as needed

Who We Are

1 Physical Therapy is AAPI-owned and proudly serves the diverse communities of Pasadena and the San Gabriel Valley. We specialize in helping athletes and active individuals return to what they love and perform at their best.

Our patient population includes youth athletes, adult recreational athletes, competitive club soccer players, runners, and active adults who refuse to sit on the sideline. These are motivated people who want to get better, and they need a PT who matches that energy.

We're building something different: performance services, team partnerships, community outreach programs, and a clinic model that proves you don't have to sacrifice quality for volume. If you want to help shape what sports PT looks like in Pasadena, this is the time to get in.

Qualifications

Required

• Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) from an accredited institution
• Active California PT license or eligibility before start date
• 1+ years of outpatient orthopedic or sports rehabilitation experience
• Certified CPR/BLS

Strongly Preferred

• CSCS or SCS
• Experience with return-to-sport testing and criteria
• Bilingual (Spanish or Mandarin/Cantonese)

Preferred

Active, up-to-date CAQH profile to help expedite payer enrollment. Prior experience with insurance credentialing is a plus.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender identity, marital or veteran status, or any other protected class.