Orthopedic + Pelvic Health Physical Therapist

Sisu Boston Physical Therapy and Performance

Published: 6/14/2022

Healthcare

Job Description

Company Description: Sisu Boston Physical Therapy and Performance is a PT-owned, cash-based physical therapy and performance practice for active adults, runners, and athletes who want to keep doing what they love.

We help people move from pain and injury back to running, lifting, competing, and living an active lifestyle, with care that goes beyond simply getting someone out of pain.

Our practice sits at the intersection of orthopedics, pelvic health, and performance, with particular expertise in:

Runners + endurance athletes — from injury rehabilitation and return-to-run to building strength, training capacity, and long-term resilience

Active adults + athletes — helping patients recover from injury, build strength, and return to the activities and sports they care about

Orthopedic rehabilitation — using clinical reasoning, movement assessment, manual therapy, and progressive exercise to address the whole person rather than simply treating a diagnosis

Pelvic health — providing evidence-based care for pelvic pain, urinary and bowel dysfunction, and other pelvic health concerns

Pregnancy + postpartum — helping active women navigate pregnancy, prepare for birth, and rebuild strength and confidence postpartum, including returning to running, lifting, and sport

Strength + performance — bridging the gap between rehabilitation and the demands of an active lifestyle

Our 1:1, 60-minute model gives clinicians the time and autonomy to provide thoughtful care and follow patients beyond the point where traditional physical therapy might discharge them.

The Opportunity

We are hiring our first clinical team member as we expand Sisu into Newton.

This is an opportunity for a physical therapist who wants to work with a motivated, active patient population while having the autonomy to practice the way they believe physical therapy should be practiced.

You'll work closely with the founder while building your own patient population, developing your clinical niche, and helping shape the next phase of Sisu.

We are open to:

A full-time position

A part-time position of 30 hours/week

For the right person, this role has a pathway toward future clinical leadership as Sisu grows.

Responsibilities

You will:

Conduct comprehensive physical therapy evaluations

Provide 60-minute, 1:1 treatment sessions

Develop individualized rehabilitation, strength, and return-to-activity plans

Treat orthopedic and pelvic health conditions

Work with runners, endurance athletes, and active adults

Support patients through pregnancy and postpartum, including return to running, lifting, and sport

Use exercise, strength training, movement retraining, manual therapy, and education as appropriate

Coach patients through progressive rehabilitation and performance goals

Build strong, long-term patient relationships

Communicate effectively with referring providers and other healthcare professionals

Maintain accurate documentation and case management

Participate in clinical mentorship and case discussions

Contribute to the development of clinical systems and the growth of Sisu

Why You'll Love It Here

True 1:1 care — 60-minute sessions with no double booking or aides

Active patient population — runners, endurance athletes, recreational athletes, and motivated active adults

Clinical autonomy — treat based on your clinical reasoning rather than insurance restrictions or cookie-cutter protocols

Low-volume caseload — enough time to think, assess, treat, educate, and coach

Full continuum of care — take patients from pain and injury through strength, return to activity, and performance

Unique clinical mix — combine orthopedic, sports, pelvic health, pregnancy/postpartum, and performance care

Direct mentorship — work closely with the founder through clinical collaboration and case discussion

Build your niche — develop expertise and a patient population around the areas you're most passionate about

Quality of life — flexible scheduling, unlimited PTO, no weekends, and a sustainable clinical environment

Opportunity to build something — as Sisu's first clinical hire, you'll have a meaningful voice in the practice's future

The Ideal Candidate

You may be a strong fit if you:

Hold a DPT and Massachusetts PT license, or are eligible for licensure

Have 3+ years experience in orthopedic physical therapy and/or pelvic health

Enjoy working with runners, athletes, and active adults

Are passionate about exercise-based rehabilitation and performance

Are confident in your clinical reasoning and comfortable practicing autonomously

Are relationship-oriented and communicate clearly

Take initiative and enjoy ownership over your work

Value clinical growth, mentorship, and continued learning

Are excited by the opportunity to help build something from the ground up

Experience or interest in the following is a plus:

Running rehabilitation

Endurance sports

Strength and conditioning

Sports rehabilitation

Pelvic health

Pregnancy and postpartum care

Performance-based physical therapy

You do not need to be an expert in every area. We are looking for a strong clinician who is curious, adaptable, and excited to continue developing their craft.

What Makes Sisu Boston Different

Sisu isn't traditional outpatient physical therapy with a cash-based payment model layered on top.

We work with people who want to stay active—and we help them get there.

-A runner with knee pain may need more than symptom relief; they may need a thoughtful return-to--run progression and a plan to rebuild training capacity.

-A postpartum athlete may not simply want to recover from pregnancy; she may want to return to running, lifting, or competing.

-An active adult with back pain may not just want to feel better; they may want to understand what is -contributing to their symptoms, build resilience, and get back to training.

-An athlete rehabbing an injury shouldn't have to "graduate" from physical therapy before they're ready to perform.

-That's the Sisu model: meet patients where they are, understand where they want to go, and build the bridge between the two.

Compensation and Benefits

Salary: $85,000–$95,000/year

Benefits include:

Health insurance subsidy

Paid parental leave

401(k)

Unlimited PTO

Continuing education reimbursement

Flexible weekday schedule

Performance-based growth opportunities

Retention bonuses tied to key employment milestones

Growth Opportunity

As Sisu grows, there will be opportunities to:

Mentor future clinicians

Develop clinical protocols and resources

Build and lead a clinical specialty

Help onboard future team members

Contribute to hiring and team development

Develop community and referral relationships

Take on future clinical leadership responsibilities

As our first clinical hire, you'll have an opportunity that future employees simply won't: help shape what Sisu becomes.

How To Apply

Please send your resume and a brief cover letter addressing:

Why you're interested in Sisu

Your clinical interests and areas of expertise

The patient populations you most enjoy working with

What you're looking for in your next clinical role

Please indicate whether you're interested in full-time, part-time, or either.

We'd love to meet the clinician who wants to help us build the next chapter of Sisu.

Sisu Boston Physical Therapy and Performance, LLC is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Medical Specialties: Orthopedics, Pelvic Health, Sports Medicine

Work Location: In-person; Brookline and Newton, MA