Physical Therapist - Bethesda, MD

Creatively guiding and leading the scoliosis, kyphosis, posture and dance community to the ultimate specialist experience. With a focus on alignment, micro-movement analysis and artfully designed customized movement programs.

Graham Therapy and Fitness is looking for a fun, caring, friendly, fast-learning physical therapist in Bethesda, MD, who can handle ALL the duties of a physical therapist position.

A health-conscious full-time physical therapist staff member. We welcome physical therapists with aspirations on leadership and camaraderie. We are growing and are looking for a PT who is excited about building his/her/their career.

• colspend a whole hour and more working with your patients
• be in a niche specialized physical therapy practice
• market your services and help educate the public about physical therapy
• advocate for physical therapy as a conservative treatment option for the scoliosis/kyphosis patient population
• practice with autonomy and being a self-starter

• If you are motivated, eager and ambitious and enjoy working with patients who share these personality traits.
• If you crave learning new skills, sharing ideas and honing your craft.
• If you have (preferably) 1-3 years of experience and have perfected the art of creating rapport with your patients.
• If you want to change lives.
• If you enjoy using a manual therapy approach.
• If you delight in a highly physical form of physical therapy, using NDT like cuing as well as orthopedic manual therapy techniques and love guiding/nurturing patients to the finish line.
• If you enjoy puzzles, 3-D spatial awareness, planes of movement and complex physical therapy cases.
• If you are ready and excited to learn a new specialty skill set with on the job training that requires focus, and dedication similar to going back to school.
• On the job training in the specialty and protocols for working with scoliosis, kyphosis and posture.
• Specific benefits will be determined at the time of hire.

My experience as a patient care coordinator at Graham Therapy and Fitness has been amazing and informative, which largely stems from the remarkable leadership I work with daily. One of the benefits that drew me in to Graham Therapy and Fitness was the ability of having a flexible schedule which had allowed me to balance both work and home life. I have gained countless insights and new skills over the course of my time working here.

There is a true sense of collaboration and teamwork which benefits both our staff and our patients. The environment is also very positive and uplifting. If you are looking for a practice that treats each other as a family, this is the right place for you!” ~ Anita

Qualifications:

• Experience: Outpatient orthopedics or orthopedics and neuro: 1 year (Preferred, but entry level welcome to apply)
• License: Maryland PT (Required)
• Workplace Setting: Private Practice
• Job Type: Full-time
• Certification: CPR certified
• Location Requirement: Bethesda, MD – Relocate before starting work (Required)
• PT Compact: Willing to file for PT compact license as needed to meet the demands of our patient population when patient is out of state
• Required Traits: Hard worker, quick learner, fast action implementer, TEAM PLAYER, excellent communicator, extremely friendly, enjoys working with people of all ages
• Required Education: Master’s or Doctorate of Physical Therapy
• Note: We will only interview HIGHLY QUALIFIED APPLICANTS.

Skills:

• Manual Therapy & Specialized Techniques: Proficiency in manual therapy and NDT techniques.
• Commitment to Learning: Willing to undergo extensive training, similar to returning to school, to develop specialized skills.
• Physical Capability: Able to repeatedly transfer from standing to/from the floor.
• Work Ethic: Independent, yet a strong team player.
• Interest in Dance Medicine: Familiar with body movement isolation similar to dance.
• Adaptability & Growth Mindset: Willing to learn and implement new techniques, follow protocols for scoliosis, kyphosis, and posture.
• Personal Qualities: Patient, perseverant, motivated, and dedicated to personal and professional growth.
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