Orthopedic Physical Therapist

Role

• Orthopedic Physical Therapist (PT)
• Schedule: Full-time, Monday-Friday
• Location: Field-based, Dallas

Compensation

$115,000-$130,000; paid per productivity point

What You’ll Do

• Own your caseload as a case manager: Be accountable for each patient’s therapy plan, progression, and outcomes, not just individual visits.
• Complete comprehensive in-home assessments and deliver skilled PT visits for patients recovering from orthopedic surgery including joint replacement, fractures, spinal procedures, and musculoskeletal injuries.
• Develop and execute individualized plans of care focused on pain-limited mobility, range of motion, strengthening, gait, balance, transfers, functional mobility, home safety, and fall prevention.
• Follow physician orders and applicable post-operative protocols, including weight-bearing and movement precautions; adapt treatment to each patient’s recovery and clinical presentation.
• Set measurable goals, track objective progress, and adjust treatment when recovery stalls or needs change.
• Recognize and escalate changes in condition or potential post-operative complications to the appropriate clinician or provider.
• Coordinate with patients, caregivers, physicians, and the multidisciplinary care team to align on orders, treatment, and transitions in care.
• Manage treatment and outcomes directly, including PTA supervision where appropriate.
• Coach patients and caregivers on safe mobility, assistive devices, precautions, and practical home exercise programs.
• Document promptly and thoroughly-defensible, efficient, and consistent.

Why Adaptive

• Operations that back you up: You’re supported by an experienced clinical and operational team so you can focus on patient care, not chasing logistics.
• Clear productivity model with upside: You’re paid per productivity point, with an expectation of 28 points per week and the opportunity to earn more for exceeding it.
• Schedule flexibility: We build schedules to make field work sustainable and support smart routing and coordination, so your day is predictable whenever possible.
• Technology built for clinicians: Our charting tools are designed to reduce documentation burden, and our scheduling product (launching soon) will streamline visit coordination and reduce last-minute changes.
• Mission-driven work: Help expand access to high-quality home health care and raise the standard for orthopedic recovery at home.

Must-haves

• Active Texas PT license in good standing.
• Strong clinical judgment and comfort working independently in the field.
• Competency in orthopedic and home health PT, including safe mobility, gait and transfer training, balance and fall prevention, therapeutic exercise, and assistive device recommendations.
• Ability to apply physician orders and post-operative precautions, including weight-bearing and movement restrictions, to an individualized plan of care.
• Comfort escalating changes in condition to the RN or physician and documenting clinical rationale clearly.
• Strong communication and documentation skills; reliable follow-through on orders, visit frequencies, and patient goals.
• Current driver’s license and comfort with daily travel across an assigned territory.
• Ability to carry and transport basic therapy equipment as needed.
• Ability to coach patients and caregivers on practical home programs and home safety.

Nice-to-haves

• Prior home health experience.
• Experience treating orthopedic or post-surgical patients, including joint replacements, fractures, or spinal procedures.
• Advanced manual therapy and/or orthopedic training or an manual therapy/orthopedic specialty certification.
• Experience supervising or mentoring PTAs and collaborating on care plans.
• Strong organization and time management.

The Rest of the Package

• Full-time target: Approximately 28 productivity points per week; clinicians earn more for exceeding the target.
• Referral bonuses: We’re growing!
• Full-time benefits: Medical, dental, vision, and PTO.
• Car program: Employee contributions required.