Physical Therapist - PT, DPT

Best Life Physical Therapy and Sports Medicine; Virginia Beach (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Continuing education

Residency options

AI documentation support

401K retirement plan

Health insurance

Job summary

Best Life Physical Therapy and Sports Medicine in Virginia Beach seeks a Doctor of Physical Therapy with a sports medicine focus for a full-time outpatient role. You will enjoy autonomy, growth, and opportunities to develop a specialty within a team-focused clinic.

The position emphasizes hands-on manual therapy, one-on-one patient care, and involvement in specialty development and the 360 Athlete Program.

Qualifications

• Graduated from an accredited Physical Therapy program.
• Active Virginia PT license.
• 3–5 years of outpatient orthopedic or sports medicine experience.
• Dry needling certification.
• Strong communication and patient engagement skills.
• Commitment to a hands-on, team-oriented approach to care.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-on-one patient care with hands-on, manual therapy-based treatment.
• Collaborate with a team in a supportive, clinical environment.
• Develop clinical specialties (e.g., sports rehab, return-to-play, performance).
• Involvement in the 360 Athlete Program.
• Efficiently treat and document a full caseload without compromising quality.

Skills

Active Virginia PT license

3–5 years outpatient ortho/sports med

Dry needling certification

Excellent communication

Hands-on therapy

Team-based care

Education

Graduated from an accredited Physical Therapy program

Job description

About the Job:

Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) – Sports Medicine / Outpatient Orthopedics (Full-Time)

Best Life Physical Therapy and Sports Medicine is a leading outpatient physical therapy provider in the Hampton Roads area, with four locations and a strong reputation for individualized, hands-on care. Our team specializes in orthopedic and sports medicine rehabilitation, with a focus on manual therapy and performance-based outcomes.

We are seeking an experienced DPT to join our therapist-owned outpatient clinic. This role is ideal for a clinician with a passion for sports medicine who values a hands-on, team-based approach to patient care and is looking for autonomy, growth, and the opportunity to develop a specialty or niche.

What You Can Expect:

• Emphasis on individualized, one-on-one patient care.
• Hands-on, manual therapy-focused treatment approach.
• Collaborative, team-based clinical environment.
• Support for developing clinical specialties (e.g., sports rehab, return-to-play, performance).
• Opportunities to be involved in our 360 Athlete Program.

Qualifications:

• Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy program.
• Active Virginia PT license.
• 3–5 years of outpatient orthopedic or sports medicine experience required.
• Dry needling certification required.
• Strong communication and patient engagement skills.
• Commitment to a hands-on, team-oriented approach to care.
• Ability to treat and document a full caseload efficiently while maintaining quality of care.

Schedule & Compensation:

• Full-time, Monday–Friday (flexible scheduling options available).
• Competitive compensation (based on experience).

Benefits:

• Continuing education support and Residency Options.
• AI Documentation Support.
• 401K Retirement Plan - Eligible to participate after one year of employment.
• Aflac Benefits to include STD, Life Insurance, etc.
• Health Insurance- Company Plan Participation.
• Opportunities for advancement and leadership.
• Team events and community engagement activities.

If you’re looking to join a practice that values clinical quality, collaboration, and patient outcomes, we’d love to connect.