Physical Therapist Fortis Physical Therapy Irvine, CA Job Details Part-time | Full-time From $90 an hour 1 hour ago Benefits Continuing education credits Health insurance 401(k) Paid time off Flexible schedule Qualifications CPR Certification Outpatient experience Doctor of Physical Therapy Patient interaction Patient counseling Patient education Physical therapy patient education Full Job Description At Fortis Physical Therapy, we do physical therapy differently. We are a premier cash-based physical therapy practice dedicated to helping active adults, amateur/ professional athletes, and high-performing individuals get back to doing what they love—through individualized research backed rehab. Every session at Fortis is 100% 1-on-1 with a Doctor of Physical Therapy for the entirety of the session. We emphasize root-cause diagnosis, individualized movement analysis, hands-on manual therapy, and performance-based strength and conditioning. We are seeking a driven, patient-obsessed Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) who thrives in an autonomous, performance-focused environment. You will work closely with active individuals—ranging from runners, cyclists, and weekend warriors to post-op athletes and busy professionals looking to live pain-free. You will have the time, freedom, and resources to build real relationships, perform thorough evaluations, and deliver complete end-to-end care plans designed for long-term health and longevity.

Key responsibilities:

Delivering 1-on-1

Patient Care:

Perform comprehensive functional evaluations and follow-up treatments with zero double-booking or aide assistance.

Customized Care Plans:

Design tailored rehabilitation and performance programs integrating targeted strength training, movement retraining, preventative care, and advanced manual techniques (e.g., cupping, soft tissue work, joint mobilization).

Patient Engagement & Retention:

Build high-trust relationships with clients, empowering them with preventative habit coaching and clear roadmaps to reach their goals.

Clinical Excellence & Autonomy:

Manage your own patient caseload with complete clinical freedom—no rigid insurance protocols dictating your treatment choices.

Community & Growth:

Act as an ambassador for Fortis PT by engaging with active communities, local fitness studios, and referral sources to help grow your caseload and practice footprint.

Qualifications Education:

Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) degree from an accredited institution. All licenses and CPR certifications must be up to date At least 2 years experience in outpatient orthopedics, preferably in a sports medicine environment. Have additional strength and conditioning OR sports manual therapy background certification (SCS, OCS, CSCS, CMTPT)

Communication:

Exceptional interpersonal skills with the ability to clearly educate patients, set expectations, and collaborate on treatment plans.

Mindset:

Proactive, growth-oriented, and excited about the business and clinical aspects of cash-based PT. If you are passionate about high-quality 1-on-1 care and ready to step out of the traditional insurance mold, we'd love to hear from you. Please submit your resume and a brief cover letter telling us why you're interested in cash-based physical therapy and what you bring to the Fortis team.

Pay:

From $90.00 per hour Expected hours: 10.0 - 20.0 per week

Benefits:

401(k) Continuing education credits Flexible schedule Health insurance Paid time off

Work Location:

In person