Physical Therapist

Areté Health PT; Gaithersburg (MD); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Areté Health PT in Gaithersburg, Maryland is seeking a dedicated Staff Physical Therapist to join their outpatient orthopedic team. The role involves providing evidence-based treatment, designing individualized care plans, and collaborating with teammates to improve patient outcomes. Ideal candidates should possess a Doctorate or Master’s degree in Physical Therapy, a valid state license, and strong communication skills. The position offers a dynamic work environment focused on excellence in clinical outcomes and team culture.

Qualifications

• Doctorate or Master’s Degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited institution.
• Current and unrestricted Physical Therapy license in the state of practice.
• CPR/BLS certification is required.
• Strong communication and time-management skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide evidence-based physical therapy evaluation and treatment to patients.
• Design and implement individualized plans of care based on patient goals.
• Collaborate with clinical teammates to optimize patient outcomes.
• Educate patients and families on diagnosis and home exercise programs.
• Document all clinical encounters accurately and in compliance.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Time-management skills

Commitment to excellence in clinical care

Education

Doctorate or Master’s Degree in Physical Therapy

Current Physical Therapy license

Tools

CPR/BLS certification

Job description

Job Summary

Arete Health is seeking a dynamic and driven Staff Physical Therapist to join our outpatient orthopedic team. The ideal candidate is passionate about delivering top-of-license clinical care, advancing the patient experience, and performing within a culture of excellence, integrity, and service.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• None.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Provide evidence-based physical therapy evaluation and treatment to patients with musculoskeletal and neuromuscular conditions.
• Design, implement, and revise individualized plans of care based on patient goals and objective findings.
• Collaborate closely with the Clinic Director and other clinical teammates to optimize patient outcomes and throughput.
• Educate patients and families on diagnosis, prognosis, and home exercise programs to encourage full recovery.
• Document all clinical encounters accurately and in compliance with Arete Health, federal, and state regulations.
• Demonstrate cultural competence and maintain a patient-first approach to service and communication.
• Participate in team meetings, clinical mentorship, and ongoing professional development initiatives.

Requirements

• Doctorate or Master’s Degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited institution.
• Current and unrestricted Physical Therapy license in the state of practice.
• CPR/BLS certification.
• Strong communication and time-management skills.
• Commitment to excellence in clinical care and service delivery.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

To maintain employment in good standing and be eligible for incentive compensation, the following monthly performance standards are required:

• Visits per Day (VPD): Maintain an average of 10 patient visits per clinical day.
• Net Promoter Score (NPS): Achieve and sustain ≥ 95% patient satisfaction score.
• Clinical Documentation Timeliness: Close out 100% of notes within 24 hours of visit completion.
• Clinic Audit Score: Maintain an audit score of ≥ 95% based on clinical quality, compliance, and documentation standards.
• Plan Of Care Adherence: Ensure that ≥ 85% of patients complete their full prescribed plan of care (Length of Stay).

Physical Requirements

This role operates in a fast-paced outpatient clinic setting, requiring prolonged periods of standing, walking, and manual therapy. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Other Duties

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Why Join Us?

Arete Health is a growing, patient-centric outpatient physical therapy provider focused on excellence in clinical outcomes, team culture, and operational performance. We empower our therapists and support teams to thrive in an environment that values care, integrity, and innovation. At Arete Health, we believe that leadership is about people first. You’ll play a key role in scaling a mission-driven organization that puts patients and providers at the center of everything we do.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Arete Health provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.