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Functional Movement & Recovery Care Therapist
About the job Functional Movement & Recovery Care Therapist
Functional Movement & Recovery Care Therapist
Company: HireNow Staffing (Direct Placement Partner)
HireNow Snapshot
HireNow Staffing is actively recruiting a Functional Movement & Recovery Care Therapist to join one of our valued client partners in East Goshen Township, Pennsylvania. This full-time opportunity is designed for a licensed Physical Therapist who is passionate about restoring movement, improving function, and helping patients confidently return to work, recreation, and daily living.
Working within a collaborative outpatient orthopedic environment, you'll provide individualized rehabilitation programs that emphasize measurable outcomes, patient education, and long-term wellness. This position combines evidence-based care with strong interdisciplinary collaboration, allowing therapists to build meaningful patient relationships while advancing their clinical expertise.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform comprehensive orthopedic, musculoskeletal, and functional movement evaluations.
- Design individualized rehabilitation programs that improve strength, balance, flexibility, mobility, and overall physical performance.
- Deliver evidence-based therapeutic interventions using manual therapy, therapeutic exercise, neuromuscular re-education, and functional training techniques.
- Monitor patient progress and modify treatment plans based on measurable clinical outcomes.
- Educate patients and caregivers on injury prevention, recovery strategies, body mechanics, and home exercise programs.
- Collaborate with physicians and rehabilitation professionals to coordinate patient care.
- Maintain complete, accurate, and compliant clinical documentation.
- Participate in quality improvement initiatives and departmental continuing education.
- Foster strong patient relationships through compassionate communication and personalized care.
- Contribute to a positive clinical culture focused on exceptional patient experiences and rehabilitation excellence.
Required Qualifications
- Current Pennsylvania Physical Therapist (PT) license or eligibility to obtain Pennsylvania licensure before employment.
- Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) or equivalent accredited Physical Therapy degree.
- Strong orthopedic rehabilitation assessment and treatment skills.
- Excellent clinical reasoning and evidence-based decision-making abilities.
- Outstanding communication and patient education skills.
- Ability to independently manage patient caseloads while collaborating effectively within multidisciplinary healthcare teams.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to documentation accuracy.
- Must currently reside within commuting distance of East Goshen Township, Pennsylvania, or be prepared to relocate independently before employment.
- Authorized to work in the United States.
- U.S.-based applicants only.
Preferred Qualifications
- Previous outpatient orthopedic rehabilitation experience.
- New graduates with strong orthopedic clinical rotations are encouraged to apply.
- Experience treating post-surgical orthopedic patients and musculoskeletal injuries.
- Manual therapy, dry needling, or orthopedic specialty certifications.
- Experience developing individualized return-to-function rehabilitation programs.
- Familiarity with Medicare documentation, rehabilitation compliance, and quality reporting.
- Stable employment history demonstrating continued professional growth and commitment to patient care.
HireNow Package
- Compensation: $85,000–$126,000 annually
- Sign-On Bonus: $5,000
- Benefits: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance; employer-sponsored 401(k) with up to 4% company match; paid vacation; paid holidays; paid sick leave; CME/CEU reimbursement; mentorship for new graduates; continuing education assistance; professional development opportunities; and additional company-sponsored benefits.
- Employment Type: Full-Time
- Schedule: Monday–Friday (No weekends)
- Work Location: Onsite – East Goshen Township, Pennsylvania
- Applicant Requirements: U.S.-based applicants only. Candidates must currently reside within commuting distance of East Goshen Township, Pennsylvania, or relocate independently before employment.
- Headcount: 1
HireNow Checklist
HireNow Staffing is recruiting a Functional Movement & Recovery Care Therapist who demonstrates the following:
- Holds an active Pennsylvania Physical Therapist license or is eligible for Pennsylvania licensure.
- Demonstrates strong orthopedic rehabilitation knowledge and clinical decision-making.
- Delivers individualized, evidence-based treatment plans focused on measurable patient outcomes.
- Excels in patient education, communication, and interdisciplinary collaboration.
- Values continuous professional growth and lifelong learning.
- Thrives within a collaborative outpatient rehabilitation environment.
- Resides within commuting distance of East Goshen Township, Pennsylvania.
- Meets all required qualifications while demonstrating multiple preferred qualifications.
HireNow Standout Candidates
Candidates will receive the strongest consideration if they demonstrate:
- Previous outpatient orthopedic rehabilitation experience.
- Strong manual therapy and functional movement assessment expertise.
- Experience treating post-operative orthopedic and sports-related injuries.
- Outstanding patient engagement with measurable functional outcomes.
- Advanced orthopedic certifications or specialized rehabilitation training.
- Commitment to mentorship, teamwork, and clinical excellence.
- Stable employment history demonstrating increasing clinical responsibility and long-term career progression.
HireNow Disqualifiers
The following will prevent candidates from moving forward in the hiring process:
- Jumpy resumes will not be accepted or interviewed.
- No active Pennsylvania Physical Therapist license or inability to obtain Pennsylvania licensure.
- Limited orthopedic rehabilitation knowledge or clinical experience.
- Poor communication or patient interaction skills.
- Inability to work independently while collaborating within an outpatient clinical team.
- Applicants requiring employment sponsorship.
- Applicants who do not currently reside within commuting distance of East Goshen Township, Pennsylvania, or cannot relocate independently.
- Candidates who do not meet the core qualifications required for this position.