Physical Therapist

Arete' Health PT • Gaithersburg, MD

18h • Onsite

About The Position

Arete Health is seeking a dynamic and driven Staff Physical Therapist to join our outpatient orthopedic team. The ideal candidate is passionate about delivering top-of-license clinical care, advancing the patient experience, and performing within a culture of excellence, integrity, and service. As a clinician at Arete Health, you will be expected to drive outcomes, build lasting relationships, and practice with autonomy and accountability. You will contribute to a clinic environment defined by teamwork, continuous improvement, and an unwavering commitment to exceptional care.

Requirements

• Doctorate or Master’s Degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited institution.
• Current and unrestricted Physical Therapy license in the state of practice.
• CPR/BLS certification.
• Strong communication and time-management skills.
• Commitment to excellence in clinical care and service delivery.

Nice To Haves

• Maintain an average of 10 patient visits per clinical day.
• Achieve and sustain ≥ 95% patient satisfaction score.
• Close out 100% of notes within 24 hours of visit completion.
• Maintain an audit score of ≥ 95% based on clinical quality, compliance, and documentation standards.
• Ensure that ≥ 85% of patients complete their full prescribed plan of care (Length of Stay).

Responsibilities

• Provide evidence-based physical therapy evaluation and treatment to patients with musculoskeletal and neuromuscular conditions.
• Design, implement, and revise individualized plans of care based on patient goals and objective findings.
• Collaborate closely with the Clinic Director and other clinical teammates to optimize patient outcomes and throughput.
• Educate patients and families on diagnosis, prognosis, and home exercise programs to encourage full recovery.
• Document all clinical encounters accurately and in compliance with Arete Health, federal, and state regulations.
• Demonstrate cultural competence and maintain a patient-first approach to service and communication.
• Participate in team meetings, clinical mentorship, and ongoing professional development initiatives.

Benefits

• Equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level