Physical Therapist - Outpatient

CJ Physical Therapy & Pilates•Portsmouth, NH

20d•$85 - $115•Onsite

About The Position

CJ Physical Therapy & Pilates is hiring a Physical Therapist for its 100% cash-based outpatient clinic in downtown Portsmouth, New Hampshire. The clinic serves primarily active adults aged 40 and older, helping them stay mobile and active while avoiding surgery, injections, and medication when possible. New graduates and experienced physical therapists are welcome; structured training and mentorship are provided in the clinic’s specialties. The clinical model combines Mechanical Diagnosis & Therapy (MDT/McKenzie Method), Pilates-based rehabilitation using the tower, chair, and reformer, and regenerative therapies including Shockwave (EPAT/ESWT) and EMTT. The role includes individualized, unhurried care, with 60-minute one-to-one PT sessions and 30-minute regenerative therapy sessions. The clinic emphasizes patient education, long-term relationships, accountability for outcomes, teamwork, and ongoing development. The clinic closes every Tuesday for three hours of protected team training and mentorship. The position offers opportunities to develop advanced certifications, take on mentorship and leadership responsibilities, and contribute to the company’s growth. Compensation is $85,000–$115,000, depending on experience and prior continuing education. The posting also offers a $3,000 sign-on bonus, with $1,500 paid upon starting and $1,500 after successful completion of 90-day onboarding.

Requirements

NH-licensed Physical Therapist or license-eligible; new graduates are welcome.
Willingness and interest in learning and applying MDT as the primary evaluation framework.
Passion for client education and movement-based rehabilitation.
Curiosity about regenerative therapies and readiness to add them to the clinical toolkit.
Accountability, coachability, and ability to work as a team player.
Interest in becoming an exceptional clinician and potentially growing into broader roles as the company grows.

Nice To Haves

Experience with MDT/McKenzie Method, Pilates-based rehabilitation, or regenerative therapies is not required; training is provided.
Prior continuing education may be considered in determining compensation.

Responsibilities

Evaluate and treat patients using the MDT framework as the primary foundation; training is provided for clinicians new to MDT.
Integrate Pilates-based rehabilitation and regenerative therapies, including Shockwave and EMTT, into patient care.
Take ownership of patient outcomes, including retention, results, and long-term transformation.
Participate in Tuesday training blocks and weekly mentorship.
Participate in community events and team experiences.
Contribute ideas, take ownership, and help improve the company as it grows.

Benefits

$250 per month toward company-sponsored health insurance.
Employer pays 50% of the dental premium.
401(k) with up to 4% company match.
Paid holidays and PTO.
Clinic closure between Christmas and New Year’s is paid and in addition to PTO.
Company-sponsored short-term disability and family medical leave.
$2,000 annual CEU allowance and dedicated CEU days separate from PTO.
Three hours of protected team training every Tuesday.
Structured training, mentorship, and opportunities for advanced certifications, mentorship roles, and clinical leadership.
$3,000 sign-on bonus: $1,500 upon start and $1,500 after successful 90-day onboarding.
Dog-friendly workplace.