Physical Therapist Dance Medicine and Sports Orthopedics

Bring Dance Medicine, Sports Rehab, and High-Level Movement Analysis Into One Role Aim Sports Medicine & Physical Therapy is looking for a Full-Time Physical Therapist who gets excited about movement, performance, biomechanics, dance medicine, and helping active people get back to doing what they love . This is not a basic ortho role with "dance" sprinkled into the job description. This is an established sports and orthopedic clinic with a real dance medicine niche, trusted relationships with local ballet studios and orthopedic surgeons, and the tools to help dancers, athletes, and active patients move better, recover stronger, and perform at a higher level. If you are the kind of PT who notices movement details other people miss, loves working with performers, and wants a role where your clinical brain actually gets used, this could be a very fun next step. What You Get Total Compensation Exceeding $100,000/year! Base Salary of up to $93,000 per year Full-time schedule No on-call expectations 401(k) with matching Health, dental, and vision insurance Paid time off Performance-based bonus opportunities Profit sharing Employee discounts Wellness resources Company outings Training and development Mentorship and clinical support Why This Role Is Different You are stepping into a dance medicine program that already has momentum. Aim has built a strong foundation in performing arts physical therapy, so you are not starting from scratch. You are stepping into something established, respected, and ready for its next stage of growth. You get a caseload that keeps your clinical brain engaged. Expect a mix of 20 - 30% dancers and performing artists and 70 - 80% sports and orthopedic patients , giving you variety, challenge, and a steady flow of patients who care about moving well. You have the tools to assess movement at a deeper level. You will have access to VALD force plates, 3D motion capture, marker-less motion analysis, AlterG treadmill, BFR cuffs, Pilates reformer, ballet barre, and dance floor , so your evaluations and progressions can go far beyond "looks better to me." You can actually use your dance medicine skillset. Pointe readiness, return-to-dance progressions, ballet technique assessments, performance testing, injury prevention, dancer-specific strengthening, and technique-based exercise prescription are all part of the opportunity here. You join a clinic with a winning mindset. Aim is serious about great outcomes, strong team energy, and earning trust with patients, providers, and the local performance community. What You Will Do As a Physical Therapist at Aim Sports Medicine & Physical Therapy , you will evaluate and treat a mix of dance, performing arts, sports, and orthopedic patients . You will help patients recover from injury, return to the studio, get back on the field, improve performance, and feel confident in their movement again. This role is a great fit for a clinician who enjoys: Dance medicine and performing arts rehab Sports and orthopedic physical therapy Movement analysis and biomechanics Pointe readiness assessment Return-to-dance testing and progressions Pilates reformer-based rehab Injury prevention and performance work Helping motivated patients reach higher-level goals What We Are Looking For Doctor of Physical Therapy degree California Physical Therapist License or eligibility for licensure Ideally 3 or more years of experience Experience working with dancers, performing artists, gymnasts, ballet, modern, ballroom, or dance studio populations Strong understanding of dance terminology Interest or experience performing pointe assessments Interest or experience using Pilates reformer for rehabilitation Strong communication skills Patient-centered mindset Growth-oriented, collaborative approach A Note From the Team "Working at Aim Sports Medicine has been an incredibly meaningful part of my professional journey. From the very beginning, I was fully supported by the owner, director, and staff in building a dance physical therapy program that reflected my vision and passion for performing arts medicine. The foundation of the program is now strong and well established, and I truly believe it is ready for continued growth and expansion. This is a unique opportunity for a physical therapist who is passionate about dance medicine and wants to continue developing a specialty service within a supportive orthopedic setting." Yuriko Nabeta, PT, DPT, OCS Performing Arts/Dance Medicine Specialist Apply Today If you are a Physical Therapist who wants to blend dance medicine, sports rehab, orthopedic care, performance testing, and movement analysis in a clinic that already believes in this work, we would love to meet you. Come help us keep building something special for dancers, athletes, and active patients who want to move and perform at their best.

Pay:

$93,000.00 - $100,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Health insurance Opportunities for advancement Paid time off Vision insurance

License/Certification:

Physical Therapy License(or eligible) (Required)

Work Location:

In person