Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT)

Lufkin, Texas | Full-Time | Reports to Clinic Owners

About the Role

This isn't just another staff role, it's an opportunity to step into the future leadership of a 20-year legacy clinic. As we enter our next chapter of growth, were hiring two Doctors of Physical Therapy who are passionate about delivering outstanding outcomes, driving innovation in a fast-paced environment, and pursuing a clear pathway to long-term leadership.

You'll join a practice that's expanding services, modernizing systems, and laying the foundation for sustainable growth. To support that vision, we've built a generous compensation package and a transparent path to partnership for those ready to grow with us.

Were seeking two complementary leaders:

• A results-driven leader with a strong track record of achieving business goals and operational excellence.
• A people-focused leader who excels at developing staff, fostering collaboration, and delivering exceptional patient care.

If you're ready to provide outstanding care today while stepping onto a defined path toward leadership and ownership, wed love to connect.

Candidates with knowledge of modern physical therapy CRM and billing software will be preferred.

This is also a Comprehensive Outpatient Rehabilitation Facility. While not required, candidates with licensing and/or experience in Aquatic Therapy, Industrial Rehabilitation, Speech Pathology, or Cardiac/Pulmonary Rehab will be strongly considered.

If you are looking to build your career in a small town and ultimately become an owner in a historic business, we would like to speak with you.

What You'll Do

Clinical Excellence

• Evaluate patients and design personalized, evidence-based treatment plans

• Coordinate with aides/techs to ensure they deliver extraordinary care on the treatment plans designed by the therapist.

• Maintain documentation on patient evaluation and follow up care.

• Build trusted, lasting relationships with patients.

• Responsible for maintaining and strengthening clinic reputation amongst the community.

Leadership & Team Collaboration

• Along with the other hired PT, be accountable for reaching annual business goals set by the owner.

• Manage the day to day interaction and more importantly the long term careers of the aides and tech

• Interaction with front office to understand the business metrics at all time so ad hoc adjustments can be made if necessary

• Futuristic thinking to innovate beyond the status quo of the business

Practice Growth & Innovation

• Contribute ideas to modernize systems, processes and technology.

• Identify expansion opportunities and/or potential operational improvement.

• Eventual participation and/or ownership of business growth trajectory.

Success Profile (First 36 Months)

• Completely take over evaluation and treatment design duties from current physical therapist/founder

• Created successful working relationship and trust with aides and techs

• Be a meaningful part of the technological and process change to modernize business

• Clearly demonstrates ability to meet business results

Key Competencies

Were looking for candidates who demonstrate strengths in:

• Leadership & Goal Orientation Inspiring others and driving results.

• Futuristic Thinking & Innovation Bringing growth-minded ideas and vision.

• Customer Focus & Interpersonal Skills Building strong patient connections.

• Personal Accountability & Flexibility Owning responsibilities and adapting to change.

• Time & Priority Management Thriving in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

• Influencing & Collaboration Partnering with peers to achieve shared success.

Qualifications

• Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) degree.

• Active (or eligible) Texas licensure.

• 2+ years of experience preferred; exceptional new grads considered.

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

• Commitment to evidence-based, patient-centered care.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive base salary with discretionary bonus.

• Equity/partnership potential for long-term hires.

• 401k and health care benefits

• A chance to build long term equity and community status