Physical Therapist

Job Description

Job Description

Physical Therapist – Orthopedics/Pelvic Floor

Fortitude & Freedom Performance Therapy

Waukee, IA

Full-Time (Part-Time with Growth Track Available)

We’re hiring a Physical Therapist who wants to:

• Work with active adults, gym athletes, and youth athletes
• Build real relationships with patients (60-min appointments)
• Be involved in the local fitness and sports community
• Help grow a practice , not just work in one

This is a clinical + growth role .

About Us

At Fortitude & Freedom Performance Therapy , we provide:

• 1-on-1, performance-based physical therapy
• Fitness-forward treatment approach
• Care focused on returning people to strength, sport, and high-level function
• A relationship-driven, hybrid in-nework/out-of-network model

Our patients include:

• Active adults who want to stay strong and pain-free
• Gym athletes (CrossFit, powerlifters, runners, strength training, fitness-focused clients)
• Youth athletes returning to sport

We are built for results, not volume .

What You’ll Do:

Clinical Care

• Deliver 1-on-1 PT focused on performance and long-term outcomes
• Help patients return to lifting, sport, and full activity
• Build strong relationships that lead to retention and referrals

Growth & Community (Key Part of the Role)

• Build relationships with gyms, coaches, and local organizations
• Attend events, competitions, and community opportunities
• Help generate new patient growth through connection and presence

Communication

• Confidently explain your plan of care and our value
• Educate patients and community members
• Ask for referrals and reviews naturally

Preferred (Not Required)

• Experience or interest in pelvic floor/pelvic health
• (especially within active populations)

What We’re Looking For

• Strong communication and people skills
• Passion for fitness, performance, and athletics
• Self-starter mentality (you take initiative)
• Comfortable being visible in the community
• Desire to grow clinically and professionally

Not a Fit If You:

• Prefer a passive, task-based role
• Avoid networking or community involvement
• Want strict structure and constant direction
• Are uncomfortable discussing value, pricing, or referrals

What Success Looks Like

• You build and grow your own caseload
• You become a trusted name in the local fitness community
• Your relationships consistently generate referrals
• You play a key role in the growth of the clinic

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive base salary
• Performance-based bonus structure (growth, retention, engagement)
• Flexible schedule options
• Mentorship and professional development
• Opportunity for long-term growth and leadership

Growth Opportunity

This role can evolve into:

• Leadership within the clinic
• Development of specialty services (performance, pelvic health, youth sports, etc.)
• A key role in scaling the business

How to Apply

Apply with:

• A short paragraph on why this role fits you
• An example of how you’ve built or grown something (patients, relationships, business, etc.)
• Resume
• References
• (Optional) A short video introduction

Final Thought

We’re building something intentional:

• High-level care
• Strong relationships
• Real impact in our community

If you want to treat, connect, and grow —we should talk!