Lead Physical Therapist

Physical TherapistFull-Time

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Posted 6mo ago

Job Description

(Clinic name + link to clinic site) is an outpatient clinic looking for a Physical Therapist to join our innovative team.

At Therapeutic Associates, people come first... our patients, our community members and YOU!

We practice in an environment of collaboration and connection, supporting each other’s growth and wellbeing while delivering transformative patient care to improve the lives in our communities. Every voice matters. Together, we empower one another to make a difference.

As a PT-owned organization, we are committed to supporting clinicians to provide the highest quality patient care. This means…

  • Focused 1:1 patient care
  • Realistic productivity goals
  • AI-supported charting to help shift more time back to patient interaction
  • Strong con-ed support
  • Room to deepen or expand specialty areas.

Profit Sharing

Why Physical Therapists thrive at Therapeutic Associates...

Career Path to Leadership We believe in investing in our employees and their future. If you are interested in eventually running your own clinic. We offer a structured career path with unparalleled training and support to become a successful clinic leader and potentially a shareholder in the company. This allows you to have a direct impact on the direction and success of our organization, should you choose to pursue this path.

PT Cohort Program As a new physical therapist at Therapeutic Associates, you’re not just joining a company - you’re entering a community that’s passionate about your growth, both professionally and personally. The PT Cohort is a two-year program designed to connect, develop, and elevate our physical therapists. From day one, you’ll dive into collaborative learning, curated mentorship, and a roadmap unique to your career path.

  • Industry-leading education benefits
  • Continuing education stipend
  • PTO specifically for continuing education
  • NAIOMT clinical course work towards COMT certification
  • Manual Therapy mentorship opportunity
  • MedBridge Learning subscription
  • 1:1 mentorship program
  • Orthopedic Residency program
  • Student Loan Repayment
  • Other ways we help you thrive
  • PTO for community and philanthropic support through, individual grants available
  • Interactive Wellness Program with rewards for balanced, healthy living
  • 401k
  • Profit-sharing program
  • Comprehensive benefits package (health, dental, vision and more)

Professional Liability Insurance

Hear directly from our physical therapists about their growth journey.

Here’s How You Will Make an Impact

  • Providing education and counseling to patient/family regarding treatments and goals, potential safety risks and/or other issues within scope of practice.
  • Interactive Wellness Program with rewards for balanced, healthy living
  • Evaluating physical and functional status, as well as cognitive, psychological, and perceptual ability to determine the patient’s capabilities to function (safely).
  • Documenting all evaluations, treatment, and coordination of care contacts via appropriate facility policies.
  • Independently managing own case load to maximize effectiveness of overall care plan.

Comply with all applicable Federal, State, and local laws, regulations, and requirements, as well as facility/agency specific policies and procedures.

Supporting special projects and other designated activities as assigned in support of TAI’s mission and core values.

  • Additional responsibilities as assigned by your leadership.
  • What you will need to bring to the table
  • Physical Therapist license OR anticipated completion of DPT coursework and exams within 6 months.
  • Commitment to top quality patient care.
  • Eagerness to develop your skills and support your team members as they develop their skills.

Physical Therapist base compensation is $[BASE COMP RANGE]+ with a total compensation package of $[TOTAL COMP RANGE]+ depending on experience and fit. Relocation/sign-on bonus available!

Therapeutic Associates Physical Therapy is committed to equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions), race, color, age (40 and older), national origin, religion, disability, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender reassignment, protected veteran status, or any other basis prohibited under applicable federal, state or local law.

Job Description | Lead Physical Therapist

Title

Lead Physical Therapist

ID

179

Department: Clinical Team

Location: Boise State Street

FLSA Status: Exempt

Reporting To: Robert Barnes

Position Summary

The Lead Physical Therapist position is responsible for most aspects of clinic operations including, but not limited to, patient care, professional growth, clinic growth, clinic safety, meeting company standards, meeting corporate compliance standards.

This licensed, professional position is responsible for physical therapy evaluation and assessment, treatment planning and implementation, education and coaching, and graduation (discharge) planning for patients in accordance with established clinical policies while maintaining the highest degree of quality care. Responsible for most aspects of clinic operations including, but not limited to, patient care, professional growth, clinic growth, clinic safety, meeting company standards, meeting corporate compliance standards

As a member of the patient’s health care team, the Physical Therapist assumes responsibility for communication of patient-related issues with other providers involved in the patient’s care and other clinic staff.

A Physical Therapist contributes to the growth of the clinic through various relationship-building efforts by providing stellar service to all customers. Ultimately, a Physical Therapist collaborates with patients on defining and achieving their goals and reaching clinical outcomes.

Core Values

  • We have compassion for others and it shows in what we do.
  • We support a culture of learning.
  • We honor our legacy by embracing ownership and individual opportunity.
  • We are leaders in the markets we serve.
  • We promote health and well-being.
  • We are driven to do the right thing.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Demonstrates competency in providing quality physical therapy services to a wide variety of patients including evaluation, intervention, education, treatment planning and implementation, graduation (discharge) planning, related documentation, and communication.

Evaluates physical and functional status, as well as cognitive, psychological, and perceptual ability to determine the patient’s capabilities to function (safely). Demonstrates competency

Demonstrates commitment to professional growth by completing continuing education coursework dictated by TAI and state licensing requirements and pursuing advanced certifications/degrees/etc. Engages in the learning organization aspect of TAI. This may be through, but is not limited to, participation in the post professional mentoring program (entry level, residency or fellowship), involvement in clinic-specific or company-wide clinical education activities, development and advancement of a clinical and business education.

Participates, as able, in local/state/national professional association activities.

Supports Clinic Leader in achieving operations standards, including reaching minimum productivity and treatment standards, and staying within budget for both profit and cost centers.

Supports Clinic Leader with management duties, including, but not limited to, hiring, training, approving final schedule and performance management over certain roles in clinic.

Participates and occasionally leads regular staff meetings, relaying appropriate leadership and department information. with identification of medical, social, and emotional factors influencing patient’s status and appropriately and promptly refers to additional care.

Documents all evaluations, treatment, and coordination of care contacts via appropriate facility policies. Completes documentation (including daily notes, evaluation, and status reports to referral sources) accurately and timely (per clinic policies) and reflects good clinical practice as well as appropriate billing and reimbursement requirements.

Demonstrates an ability to treat a wide range of diagnoses and be knowledgeable in current therapy treatments, goals, and contraindications for treatment. Seeks consultation, mentorship and/or continuing education when appropriate and to build skills.

Provides education and counseling to patient/family regarding treatments and goals, potential safety risks and/or other issues within scope of practice. Teaches home exercise programs and compensatory techniques or skills for reaching individually stated therapy goals. Adheres to company policy relative to development of home exercise programs.

Independently manages own case load to maximize effectiveness of overall care plan. Responds to urgent client needs by prioritizing and triaging treatments. Communicates schedule and work plan to Front Office Coordinator, Clinic Leader, and other team members as appropriate. Must be able to meet clinic productivity standards.

Evaluates, recommends, and assists in obtaining adaptive equipment as needed. Adapts equipment and techniques for use in the home setting to assure optimum function and safety. Provides consultation or makes appropriate referrals regarding resources in the community.

Adheres to all policies and procedures including regulatory requirements with regard to infection control, practicing universal precautions, sanitation, and safety and disaster preparedness.

Maintains confidentiality of all patient demographic, medical, company and other information. Ensures proper handling, retention and disposal of confidential documents and adheres to all HIPAA rules and regulations.

Complies with all applicable Federal, State, and local laws, regulations, and requirements, as well as facil

Key Responsibilities

The Lead Physical Therapist is responsible for managing clinic operations, including patient care, treatment planning, and staff development. They ensure high-quality clinical outcomes while maintaining compliance with company standards and regulatory requirements.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited institution and possess a current state license. A minimum of one year of clinical experience in an outpatient or orthopedic setting is required.

Qualifications

Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Patient evaluationOrthopedic rehabilitationClinical documentationPatient educationCase managementTeam leadershipHIPAA complianceElectronic medical recordsTime managementInterpersonal skills

Physical Therapist Career Context

Of the 50 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 4% are remote, 62% have no call, 56% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Idaho is 95.5 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 58.2% of Idaho clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Lead Physical Therapist at Therapeutic Associates Physical Therapy a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 10% in Physical Therapy — ranked against 22,012 active Physical Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc.

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks28 jobs · 17 employers

401k / retirement match
93% this job
CME allowance
64% this job
Sign-on bonus
57% this job
Loan repayment
21% this job
Relocation assistance
21%

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Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 7.2
Among the best 10% of Physical Therapy listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 22,012 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Boise

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$475k
Typical market rent
$1,885/mo
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
98.4
State income tax
Up to 5.8%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026).

BEA 2024 · Boise City, ID metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Therapeutic Associates Physical Therapy

Health, Wellness & Fitness
Kent, Washington
501-1,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Profit sharing
Continuing education stipend
PTO for continuing education
NAIOMT clinical course work towards COMT certification
Manual Therapy mentorship opportunity
MedBridge Learning subscription
1:1 mentorship program
Orthopedic Residency program