Physical Therapist - Outpatient - License Required

ATTENTION: This position requires graduation as a Doctor of Physical Therapy (or equivalent standing) and a state license as a Physical Therapist.

Now Hiring

Physical Therapist

Full-time or Part-time

Outpatient Clinic – Private Practice

Direct Performance Physical Therapy

1832 Kempsville Rd.

Virginia Beach, VA 23464

This position includes a sign-on bonus!

Overview:

Due to growth, Direct Performance Physical Therapy is now hiring a Physical Therapist in Virginia Beach, VA. Full-time is preferred, 40 hours per week are available. Part-time candidates with 20 hours over 2 weekdays of availability will also be considered.

The ideal candidate should be personable with good communication skills.

New graduate Physical Therapists will receive comprehensive support and mentorship. The mentorship program includes weekly sessions, continuing education opportunities, and structured programming led by our mentorship program lead therapist.

Caseload / Patient Population:

The Physical Therapist hired will provide patient care in a dynamic outpatient orthopedic setting serving all ages, with a focus on general orthopedics, active adults, and athletes.

Full-time Physical Therapists should expect to treat 40 to 44 patients per week on average. Patient care is one-on-one with no aides or assistants. Initial evaluations are one hour, and treatment sessions are 40-45 minutes.

Compensation and Benefits:

The compensation for this full-time position is in the range of $70,000 - $90,000 per year depending on experience and qualifications.

Benefits are offered including 401(k), Health insurance, 401(k) matching, Paid time off, Vision insurance, Dental insurance, Gym membership, and Flexible Schedules.

Work Schedule:

The clinic operates Monday through Friday with no weekend or major holiday requirements.

Schedule flexibility is available. Common options include:

Four 10-hour days per week, five 8-hour days per week, or four 9-hour days plus one 4-hour Friday per week. Choose the schedule that works best for you.

You’ll work with a supportive team that values work and life balance.

Job Requirements:

• Eligible for VA state licensure as a Physical Therapist.
• Prior outpatient ortho experience is preferred.
• New grad PTs will be supported and mentored.
• Full-time is preferred, 40 hours per week are available.
• Part-time candidates with 20 hours over 2 weekdays of availability will also be considered.
• Must be legally eligible to work in the United States without sponsorship.

About Direct Performance Physical Therapy:

Direct Performance Physical Therapy is a family owned practice led by Dr. Stephen McKenzie, with five clinics across Virginia Beach and Norfolk and more than twelve hundred five star reviews. Clinicians treat everyone from competitive athletes to active seniors and have access to specialty services such as dry needling, pelvic floor therapy, vestibular rehab, TPI golf assessments, and force plate testing. Growth is built into the week through monthly clinical education classes, structured mentorship, and unlimited CEUs, with real paths into clinic leadership and profit sharing as the company scales. The culture is collaborative, supportive, and genuinely fun, and the team looks for dependable therapists who are eager to learn and invested in helping patients and colleagues succeed.

About Virginia Beach, VA:

Virginia Beach is Virginia's most populous city, set where the Chesapeake Bay meets the Atlantic Ocean in the heart of the Hampton Roads region. Residents enjoy miles of coastline, a lively oceanfront boardwalk, and outdoor spaces like First Landing State Park and Back Bay National Wildlife Refuge, with mild winters that make it easy to stay active year round. Neighborhoods range from quiet suburban communities to the walkable shops and restaurants of Town Center, while nearby Norfolk adds museums, live music, and a vibrant dining scene. With a welcoming, diverse population, a reasonable cost of living for a coastal city, and easy weekend trips to Williamsburg and the Outer Banks, Virginia Beach offers clinicians a place to grow professionally while enjoying a relaxed coastal lifestyle.