Build Your Physical Therapy Career Around Sports Rehab, Clinical Growth, and Better Patient Outcomes You became a Physical Therapist to help people move better, recover fully, and return to the activities that matter most to them. At Direct Performance Physical Therapy, you will practice in a performance-focused outpatient Physical Therapy environment where your clinical judgment matters and your patients are motivated to improve. You will work with active adults, athletes, post-operative patients, and individuals pursuing meaningful strength, mobility, and performance goals , while continuing to develop your orthopedic and sports rehabilitation skills. Whether you are a new graduate looking for hands-on mentorship or an experienced Physical Therapist ready to sharpen your clinical skills, you will have the support, autonomy, and professional development opportunities to keep growing. Direct Performance Physical Therapy is actively hiring Physical Therapists to support our growing team across the Virginia Beach and Chesapeake area , including opportunities supporting our Great Neck and Kempsville offices . What You Will Receive Compensation and Career Growth Earn up to $86,000 per year. $1,500 signing bonus. Performance-based bonus opportunities. Opportunities for increased responsibility as your clinical skills and leadership abilities grow. Long-term opportunities in clinical leadership, mentorship, specialty programming, and practice growth. Benefits That Support You Outside the Clinic Health insurance. Dental insurance. Vision insurance. 401(k) with employer match. 100% employer match on the first 1% you contribute. 50% employer match on contributions from 2% through 6%. Paid time off. Flexible scheduling opportunities. Gym membership and wellness resources. Company events and team activities. Clinical Development and Mentorship Structured mentorship and clinical development. Hands-on support with evaluations, treatment planning, and complex patient cases. Direct clinical feedback from experienced providers. Continuing education support. Opportunities to develop advanced orthopedic and sports rehabilitation skills. Support pursuing specialized training and certifications. Opportunities to grow into leadership and mentorship responsibilities. Practice Physical Therapy With Active, Motivated Patients You will work with patients who want more than temporary symptom relief. Your goal will be to help people return to sport, exercise, work, training, and the activities that matter most to them.

Your caseload may include:

Athletes. Active adults. Post-operative patients. Patients recovering from acute or chronic pain. Individuals working toward improved strength and mobility. Patients preparing to return to sport or competition. Individuals returning to exercise, work, or recreational activities. Use Your Full Physical Therapy Skill Set This is a Physical Therapist role where you will have the opportunity to evaluate, problem-solve, and make thoughtful clinical decisions based on each patient's presentation and goals.

Your treatment approach may include:

Orthopedic Physical Therapy. Sports rehabilitation. Manual therapy. Functional movement assessment. Therapeutic exercise. Progressive strengthening and loading. Patient education. Return-to-sport programming. Return-to-activity planning. Post-operative rehabilitation. Acute and chronic pain management. Strength and performance development. Deliver Individualized Physical Therapy At Direct Performance Physical Therapy, you will not simply move patients through a standard protocol. You will have the opportunity to: Perform comprehensive Physical Therapy evaluations. Identify the factors contributing to pain, weakness, or movement limitations. Develop individualized plans of care. Progress treatment based on objective findings and measurable outcomes. Educate patients throughout their recovery. Modify treatment as patients progress. Build meaningful and trusted patient relationships. Help patients confidently return to the activities they value. Your clinical reasoning is part of the treatment process. Grow Your Orthopedic and Sports Physical Therapy Skills You will continue developing your clinical confidence in areas such as: Orthopedic evaluation and treatment. Sports rehabilitation. Movement analysis. Manual therapy. Progressive loading. Functional rehabilitation. Post-operative recovery. Return-to-sport programming. Strength and performance development.

Continuing education opportunities may include:

Dry needling. SFMA. McKenzie techniques. Advanced manual therapy. Sports rehabilitation progression. Advanced orthopedic treatment approaches. Receive Mentorship That Builds Real Clinical Confidence New graduate Physical Therapists are encouraged to apply. You will receive support as you strengthen your clinical reasoning, treatment planning, communication, and confidence in managing an outpatient orthopedic caseload.

Mentorship may include:

Hands-on clinical guidance. Evaluation and treatment feedback. Support with complex patient presentations. Collaborative case discussions. Clinical skill development. Ongoing professional coaching. Experienced Physical Therapists will also have opportunities to refine advanced skills, collaborate on challenging cases, and continue developing professionally. Work in a Direct Access Physical Therapy Environment Direct Performance Physical Therapy uses a direct access model , allowing patients to begin Physical Therapy without unnecessary delays. This gives you the opportunity to become involved earlier in the recovery process, build stronger continuity of care, and guide patients through an individualized rehabilitation experience from evaluation through return to activity. What You Will Do As a Physical Therapist, you will: Perform Physical Therapy evaluations and re-evaluations. Develop individualized plans of care. Provide one-on-one patient treatment. Use orthopedic, sports rehabilitation, manual therapy, and performance-based treatment strategies. Progress patients toward strength, mobility, functional, and performance goals. Educate patients about their diagnosis, treatment plan, and recovery. Adjust treatment plans based on clinical findings and patient progress. Maintain accurate and compliant documentation. Collaborate with a supportive clinical team. Participate in community outreach and injury screenings. Help patients safely return to work, exercise, activity, and sport. Schedule Monday through Thursday, 9-hour days. Friday, 5-hour day. No on-call expectations. Flexible scheduling opportunities. What We Are Looking For This opportunity may be a strong fit if you are a Physical Therapist who: Enjoys treating active adults and athletic patients. Is interested in orthopedic and sports Physical Therapy. Values clinical reasoning and individualized treatment. Wants to continue developing as a clinician. Enjoys collaborating with other healthcare professionals. Communicates clearly with patients and team members. Wants mentorship, feedback, and long-term professional growth. Cares about measurable patient outcomes. Wants to work in an environment where Physical Therapists are respected as clinicians. Qualifications Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy program. Current Virginia Physical Therapist license or eligibility to obtain licensure. New graduate Physical Therapists are encouraged to apply. Orthopedic, sports rehabilitation, or performance-based experience is helpful but not required. Interest in continuing education and clinical development. Strong communication, documentation, and patient education skills. Build Your Next Chapter as a Physical Therapist Direct Performance Physical Therapy is growing across the Virginia Beach and Chesapeake area , with opportunities supporting our Great Neck and Kempsville offices. Here, you can build your Physical Therapy career around: Individualized patient care. Sports and orthopedic rehabilitation. Hands-on mentorship. Clinical autonomy. Continuing education and professional development. Active, motivated patients. Long-term career growth. If you are looking for a Physical Therapist opportunity where you can strengthen your clinical skills, work with motivated patients, and continue growing in orthopedic and performance-based care Apply today.

Pay:

Up to $86,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Flexible schedule Health insurance Paid time off Vision insurance

License/Certification:

Physical Therapy License(or eligible) (Required)

Work Location:

In person