Physical Therapist PT - Outpatient Ortho

MMA & Sports Rehab; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonuses for exceeding 11 visits/day

$5,000 non-taxable bonus

$1,000 holiday bonus

Continuing Education & Mentorship

Job summary

MMA & Sports Rehab in Arlington, VA is seeking a full-time Physical Therapist to join our outpatient orthopedics clinic. You will work closely with our founder and receive direct mentorship in FDM and advanced manual therapy techniques.

We offer a high-quality, low-distraction setting with a focus on sustainable clinician schedules and exceptional patient care, plus performance bonuses for exceeding daily visit targets and a comprehensive incentives package.

Qualifications

• Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) from an accredited program.
• Active Virginia physical therapy licensure or eligibility.
• Interest in advanced hands-on manual assessment and spine care.
• Dry Needling or manual therapy certification/experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and treat a diverse orthopedic caseload in outpatient setting.
• Deliver 1-on-1 manual therapy and tailored therapeutic exercise.
• Maintain sustainable schedule with target of 11 visits per day; bonuses for >11.
• Coordinate care with clinical team to transition patients to Bridge program.
• Master advanced manual therapy techniques under mentorship.

Skills

Manual therapy

FDM (Fascial Distortion Model)

Diagnostic problem-solving

Clinical mentorship

Dry Needling (preferred)

Education

Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT)

Virginia PT licensure or eligibility

Job description

MMA & Sports Rehab is a premier private practice in Arlington, VA, rated as one of the area’s top physical therapy clinics for seven consecutive years. We counter the high-volume corporate physical therapy model by prioritizing exceptional 1-on-1 patient care, sustainable clinician schedules, and advanced clinical mentorship.

The Role

We are hiring a full-time Physical Therapist for our original Arlington clinic (MSR 1). MSR 1 is a dedicated clinical environment focused on outpatient orthopedics, weekend warriors, and chronic pain resolution. You will work alongside our founder, Dr. Ujjwal, making this an ideal role for early-career clinicians or experienced therapists seeking high-level mentorship in the Fascial Distortion Model (FDM) and advanced manual therapy diagnostics.

What You Will Do

• Evaluate and treat a diverse orthopedic caseload ranging from active adults to outpatient neuro cases.
• Deliver dedicated 1-on-1 manual therapy and individualized therapeutic exercise in a focused, low-distraction setting.
• Maintain a sustainable daily schedule with a target of 11 visits per day (bonuses for exceeding 11 visits a day)
• Coordinate with our clinical team to transition discharging patients into our "Bridge" MSR Performance group training classes.
• Master advanced manual therapy techniques, including FDM and joint mobilizations, under direct mentorship.

What You Need

• Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) degree from an accredited institution (new graduates and developing clinicians are encouraged to apply).
• Active physical therapy licensure (or eligibility) in Virginia.
• A strong drive to build expertise in advanced hands-on manual assessment, spine care, and diagnostic problem-solving.
• Preferred but not required: Certifications or experience in Dry Needling or manual therapy.
• Base Salary Range: $85,000 – $95,000+ base salary, scaled based on experience.
• Achievable Productivity Bonuses: Immediate bonuses for all volume exceeding 11 visits per day or 55 visits per week.
• Incentive Package: Access to performance bonuses including a $5,000 non-taxable bonus, a $1,000 holiday bonus, plus financial incentives for Dry Needling visits and 5-star Google Reviews.
• Continuing Education & Direct Mentorship: Hands-on training in FDM and complex diagnostics directly from our Clinical Director.
• Work-Life Balance: Sustainable pacing explicitly designed to protect clinicians from corporate burnout.