Physical Therapist Coach
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Job Description
Leland is building the home for ambition in the age of AI. We connect people with the experts, programs, and communities they need to land the job, get into the school, or upskill for a world being rewritten by AI. We help businesses become AI-native through training, hiring, and infrastructure.
Since our founding in 2021, we've helped tens of thousands of people reach their most ambitious goals and raised $19M from world-class investors. Ambition is sacred to us, and we've built a product that takes that seriously.
We're seeking an experienced physical therapist coach to work with students and professionals pursuing careers in physical therapy.
This role includes teaching core clinical skills in patient care, treatment planning, and rehabilitation techniques, as well as guiding students through certification requirements needed to practice.
Coaches also support the career side of the journey, including resume review, interview prep, salary negotiation, and networking strategy to help physical therapists land the right role and grow their professional network.
Ideal candidates have professional experience as a physical therapist, prior coaching or mentoring experience, and a clear, structured approach to breaking down clinical and career topics alike.
Coaches set their own hours and rates, host sessions virtually, and partner with our team to deliver a high-quality, supportive experience for every student.
Why Leland?
- The chance to join a world-class team helping people achieve their career and educational dreams
- Work in a collaborative, high-energy environment where your contributions have a direct impact
- Operate in a fast-paced, AI-native environment
We don't hire people who merely want to work for a great company; we hire people who want to make a great company
Leland is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage candidates of all backgrounds and demographics to apply.
Key Responsibilities
Teach core clinical skills in patient care and rehabilitation while guiding students through certification requirements. Provide career support including resume reviews, interview preparation, and networking strategies to help physical therapists secure roles.
Requirements
Candidates must have professional experience as a physical therapist and prior coaching or mentoring experience. A structured approach to breaking down clinical and career topics is required.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Physical Therapist Career Context
Of the 50 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 4% are remote, 64% have no call, 48% require no weekends — this position is remote.
Leland holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 77/100, 8 active listings.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 8.4 / 10 · top 5% in physical therapy | ranked against 21,942 Physical Therapy listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | not listed | Physical Therapy median $111k (middle half $93k–$116k)32 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | remote | peers: 4% remote · 64% no call · 48% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Leland | silver tier, 77/100 | Top Employers work-life index8 active listings |
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physical Therapist Coach at Leland a 8.4 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as excellent. This places the position in the top 5% in Physical Therapy — ranked against 21,942 active Physical Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include remote work flexibility.
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