Doctor Of Physical Therapy

Ascent Total Performance | Doctor of Physical Therapy — Columbia, SC Company Description Ascent Total Performance was built on a single, stubborn belief: there is a better way to care for people — and we refuse to stop proving it. We're a premier physical therapy, performance training, and wellness practice that solves problems instead of chasing symptoms. Our team of elite Doctors of Physical Therapy delivers expert-level, true 1-on-1 care: we eradicate pain, build tissue resilience through progressive loading, and secure lasting outcomes through an ecosystem of movement and health coaching that extends well beyond the plan of care. What sets Ascent apart is our obsession with developing great clinicians. We live a culture of growth, excellence, and purpose, anchored by our ASCENT values — Accountability, Service, Champion Change, Excellence, Nurture, and Tenacity. Across our Millwood and Spears Creek locations in Columbia, SC, clinicians are challenged to become exceptional and patients receive comprehensive, life-changing care. We've been named SC Best in Business three years running, earned 225+ five-star reviews, and our founder serves as adjunct faculty in USC's Doctor of Physical Therapy program. Why This Role Is Different Most clinics ask you to choose: excellent care or a sustainable career. A full caseload or real development. Staying clinical or growing as a professional. At Ascent, you don't choose. We built a practice where doing it the right way is the business model — one patient at a time, your full attention every session, no conveyor belt, no compromise. If you've ever felt your standards outpace your environment, this is the place that finally matches them. The Role This is a full-time, on-site role in Columbia, SC, for a Doctor of Physical Therapy who reviles average and is ready to build something that matters. Day to day, you will: Deliver true 1-on-1 care — personalized assessment and hands-on treatment, one patient at a time Design and progress evidence-based rehabilitation programs that eradicate pain and build lasting resilience Practice at the top of your license using advanced techniques: strength & conditioning focused intervention, manual therapy, spinal manipulation, dry needling, BFR, and objective force-plate assessment Treat a largely active, motivated population that wants their life back — not just a little less pain Collaborate with a team that genuinely believes in what healthcare can be Grow into our burgeoning wellness, performance, and executive health programming — including Total Performance Coaching and our Executive Health & Performance Concierge program — as the customer's journey extends beyond rehab Growth & Development — The ACE Program Most therapists stop being developed the day they leave school. Not here. Through ACE (Ascent Clinical Excellence), every DPT receives structured mentorship, ongoing case review, and continuous clinical sharpening led by our education team. Whether you're a new grad hungry to become exceptional or an experienced clinician tired of growing alone, ACE is built to take you to the top of your craft — and keep pushing. You will not plateau here. We won't let you. What We Offer Competitive compensation: base salary + revenue share, with total earning potential of $70K–$100K+ and genuine upside as you grow PTO that escalates with your tenure and experience — the longer you build with us, the more time you earn back A healthy annual CEU budget and paid certifications — we invest in your development, every year 401(k), plus health, dental, and vision options Advanced tools and technology, including force-plate assessment, built into everyday practice A team and culture that believe in what healthcare can be — and live it every day Qualifications Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) degree and current (or license-eligible) South Carolina licensure Expertise in physical therapy and patient care, with a relentless commitment to optimal outcomes Proficiency in rehabilitation and orthopedics, including tailored, progressive treatment plans across a range of conditions Knowledge and application of advanced techniques such as manual therapy, dry needling, and blood flow restriction training Strong interpersonal skills and a dedication to creating exceptional patient experiences A hunger for continuous learning — you want to be mentored, challenged, and held to a high standard Experience in performance training or similar high-performance environments is a plus Who You Are You see physical therapy as a calling, not a job. You're disciplined, curious, and quietly relentless. You want to be the best clinician in the room — and then make the whole room better. You're not looking for a comfortable seat to coast in; you're looking for a team and a standard worthy of what you're capable of. There is a better way. Come build it with us. Apply by DM'ing us here on LinkedIn or at achieveatp.com.