Senior Physical Therapist - Outpatient

Senior Physical Therapist – Outpatient Orthopedics

Portsmouth, NH | Salary: $110,000–$125,000

CJ Physical Therapy & Pilates is hiring a Senior Physical Therapist who is deeply passionate about physical therapy and ready to elevate their career inside a high-performing, cash-based outpatient practice.

This role is for a strong clinician who wants to treat at a high level, grow into leadership, and actively mentor others - while maintaining a robust clinical caseload and leading by example.

About Our Practice

We are a 100% cash-based outpatient orthopedic practice serving active adults 40+ who want to avoid pills, injections, and surgery.

Our model includes:

• 1:1 patient care
• Mechanical Diagnosis & Therapy (MDT) as our core evaluation framework
• Structured mentorship and ongoing clinical development
• A culture of accountability and performance
• Long-term outcome focus beyond symptom resolution
• Integration of Pilates-based movement rehab and regenerative technologies (Shockwave + EMTT)

We are building a leadership pipeline, and this role is designed for a clinician who wants to grow into greater responsibility over time.

The Role

The Senior Physical Therapist will:

• Maintain approximately 32–36 hours of patient care per week
• Deliver advanced clinical reasoning and structured plan-of-care development
• Serve as a clinical resource and mentor to other PTs
• Participate in structured case review and internal education
• Assist in onboarding and developing newer clinicians
• Model accountability, professionalism, and performance standards
• Contribute to refining clinical systems and processes

This role is structured as a pathway toward future Clinical Director advancement for the right candidate.

Who This Role Is For

This role is for a physical therapist who:

• Is passionate about the craft of physical therapy
• Wants to deepen clinical reasoning and diagnostic skill
• Is naturally inclined toward mentorship and helping others grow
• Leads by example in patient care
• Is comfortable maintaining a strong, high-producing caseload
• Wants a clear pathway toward future clinical leadership

Qualifications

• Licensed Physical Therapist (NH license or eligible)
• 2+ years outpatient orthopedic experience
• Strong interest in clinical reasoning and mentorship
• Experience with MDT preferred (certification a plus)
• Growth-minded, accountable, and coachable

Compensation & Benefits

Base Salary: $110,000–$125,000
Relocation support available
401(k) with company match
Paid holidays + PTO
Paid clinic closure between Christmas and New Year’s (in addition to PTO)
Access to New Hampshire Paid Family & Medical Leave benefits
$2500 CEU support, including continued MDT coursework

If you are ready to treat at a high level, mentor others, and position yourself for long-term clinical leadership growth, we invite you to apply.

Visit our careers page to submit your application:
https://cjphysicaltherapy.com/hiring/