Orthopedic Physical Therapist

Job Overview

Nurtiva Pelvic Therapy is a cash-based clinic delivering true one-on-one, 60-minute care. WeΓÇÖre seeking an orthopedically strong PT who loves both technology and manual therapy to lead our Shockwave Therapy programΓÇöoverseeing shockwave specialists and owning the clinical pathway that helps patients heal faster and more completely.

Why YouΓÇÖll Love It Here

• 5—7 patients/day, 60-minute sessions ΓÇö time to think, treat, and connect

• No insurance hassles ΓÇö focus on outcomes, not checkboxes

• Manual + Innovative ΓÇö blend exercise and manual therapy with shockwave

• Small, caring team ΓÇö family feel, collaborative case reviews, mentorship

• Competitive salary + performance bonuses ΓÇö incentives for caseload growth, word of mouth referrals, google reviews, and continuity/retention

What YouΓÇÖll Lead & Do

• Program Lead: Oversee shockwave specialists; ensure protocol quality and consistency

• Care Plan Huddle: Run the weekly care-plan meeting for shockwave clients

• Clinical Care: Ortho-focused PT evaluations, manual therapy, exercise prescription, patient education

• Integrate Tech Thoughtfully: Develop and deliver shockwave protocols after training; refine indications/contraindications with the team

• Build Community: workshops, community shockwave demos, referral relationships

• Documentation: Accurate, timely notes in EMR

You Might Be a Fit If…

• YouΓÇÖre ortho-confident and excited to blend manual therapy with innovative tools

• You value a slower pace and deep relationships over volume

• YouΓÇÖre a self-starter who enjoys leading a small team and improving systems

• Pelvic health curiosity is a plus, but not required (weΓÇÖll train)

• New grads with strong leadership instincts are encouraged to apply

Qualifications

• Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) and Iowa PT license (or eligibility) ΓÇö Required

• Strong orthopedic foundation; comfort with one-on-one, 60-minute treatments

• Willingness to learn shockwave and (optionally) pelvic-health concepts

Schedule & Employment

• Part-time or full-time, weekdays (occasional evening/Saturday morning for workshops/expos)

• Hours can grow with caseload; leadership responsibilities baked in from day one

About Nurtiva: Founded in 2018 (formerly Prenatal Postnatal Therapy), Nurtiva is out-of-network so we can put patients first. We specialize in pelvic health and integrate orthopedics, fitness, coaching, craniosacral, visceral manipulation, and shockwave therapy in a warm, family-style environment.

Learn more: nurtivapelvictherapy.com