Description

Joining our team gives you both a vibrant community to be a part of, and an outstanding clinical reputation supported by industry-leading practitioners and peers. Our clients are: runners, cyclists, hikers, skiers, court and field athletes, post-surgical clients rebuilding strength, and active adults who intend to stay that way. You will work the full arc, from post-operative rehab through performance and return to sport decision making.

The Knee Joint, powered by JOUR-KNEE, is hiring a full-time Physical Therapist (40 hours per week) for our established, award-winning private outpatient physical therapy practice in Marin County. Salary range is $90K to $112K.

Step into a highly impactful, client-first clinic and immediately become part of the action. We are a woman-owned small business serving active and athletic clients of all ages across Marin County and the greater San Francisco Bay Area. Voted as Pacific Sun's: Best Physical Therapist, Best Physical Therapy Rehabilitation Center, and Best Sports Medicine Clinic, four years running The Knee Joint is a high-performing team where your professional growth is encouraged and supported.

Our practice is built on the three principles of Modern PT: evaluation, education, and exercise. Those three pillars drive custom programs and above industry average client outcomes.

You will work in an open practice space, where collaborative plans of care lead, evidence-based exercise carry the programs, and mentorship comes directly from a DPT who is a lifelong athlete and has treated thousands of surgical and non-surgical clients with lower extremity conditions across every level of complexity. We are committed clinical collaborators setting the standard for Modern PT care with a focus on supporting clients return to an active lifestyle they love.

We invest in your growth, leadership and long term career goals, all in the heart of Marin County, known for its opportunities for an active lifestyle, a vibrant athletic community, cultural diversity, waterfront and redwood parks, and a thriving local economy. At The Knee Joint, we are dedicated to supporting our clients' JOUR-KNEE with one custom tailored plan of care at a time. 

HOW WE PRACTICE

Care here is delivered one-on-one, start to finish. Sixty minute evaluations and forty-five minute follow ups.That structure is what protects your session length, keeps caseloads reasonable, and lets the plan of care be driven by the client in front of you. The continuity of care allows you and your clients to notice improvements faster and see better long term outcomes.  We operate on a cash-pay, and Medicare/Medicare Advantage hybrid model. 

MENTORSHIP AND GROWTH

Regular mentorship and case review with a DPT who specializes exclusively in the lower kinetic chain: hips, knees, ankles, and feet. New graduates and experienced clinicians are welcome.

BENEFITS

• Competitive compensation package.
• Continuing education funding.
• Simple IRA retirement plan with Company matching.
• Paid time off (vacation, sick time, and holidays).
• Access to Practice Gym facilities after hours.
• Daily documentation time built into 40 hour work week.
  
  

WHO THRIVES HERE

• California-licensed or license-eligible PTs who are strong communicators, curious about clinical reasoning, and committed to evidence-based practice of Modern PT (evaluation, education, exercise).
• CSCS or equivalent strength credentials, and orthopedic or sports experience are a plus.
• You communicate openly and build real relationships with referring physicians, surgeons, and the other providers on a client's care team.  

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Evaluate and treat patients with a variety of orthopedic lower kinetic chain diagnoses, establish treatment plans and set goals.
• Collaborate and coordinate with referral sources and patient progress.
• Discharge planning with physicians, patient, family, practice manager and family as needed.
• Document daily notes, patient evaluations, re-evaluations, progress notes, discharge summaries and other client care related activities.
• Attend scheduled departmental meetings, mentoring sessions, training and case reviews.
• Meet or exceed all deadlines established.
• Be physically present in the workplace on a daily basis as scheduled.
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Edits work for spelling and grammar, presents numerical data effectively and is able to read and interpret written information.
• Self-motivated, detail-oriented and organized.
• Ability to solve practical problems.
• Assumes a professional working relationship between clients, staff and management.
• Able to work independently and in a team environment.
• Ability to establish and adjust to changing schedules and priorities.
• Effectively and efficiently execute duties with minimum direction to meet deadlines.
• Ability to read and interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral or schedule format.
• Must be punctual, have a good attendance record, and have reliable means of transportation to work. 

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• Must be a graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy Program.
• Must have passed the National Physical Therapy Examination and hold a valid California Physical Therapy License or be a Physical Therapist License Applicant (PTLA).
• Experience working with active and athletic populations preferred.
• Proficient in Google Workspace, and electronic medical records and home exercise programs.

JOUR-KNEE is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, age (40+), genetic characteristics, medical conditions, pregnancy, disability, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.