Description

About the Role

The Performance & Recovery Physical Therapist (PT) is the highest-level clinical provider in the Corrective Bodyworks system.
This is not traditional insurance-based physical therapy.

This role blends advanced movement assessment, high-level manual therapy, neuromuscular re-education, and progressive loading to help clients restore functional movement, resolve persistent limitations, and return to high performance.

You’ll help clients:

Understand the movement, strength, and load factors contributing to their pain or limitations
Improve soft-tissue and joint function through skilled hands-on therapy
Build long-term resiliency with performance-based recovery strategies and progressive exercise
Transition from rehab → performance → long-term membership care
The PT works in direct partnership with the Corrective Bodywork Therapist (CBT) and Corrective Strength Trainer (CST), creating a seamless continuum from hands-on care → corrective exercise → performance progression — without insurance restrictions.

Key Responsibilities

Perform comprehensive 60-minute movement, posture, and performance evaluations to build individualized care plans
Provide advanced manual therapy: joint mobilizations, soft-tissue techniques, IASTM/cupping, neuromuscular re-education, etc.
Apply performance-based interventions including therapeutic exercise, progressive loading, and return-to-sport strategies
Integrate advanced modalities such as dry needling*, BFR, advanced E-stim/NMES, traction, and taping (where applicable and within scope)
Lead small-group performance recovery sessions (2–4 clients) as the program grows
Collaborate closely with CBTs and CSTs on shared cases and progression planning
Document all assessments, findings, progression, and outcomes in a clear, compliant, and educational manner
Participate in occasional workshops, talks, or community outreach representing the CxBW model
Scope of Practice (Clear Boundaries)

The PT does:

Perform PT-level evaluations, performance testing, and clinical reasoning
Deliver manual therapy and joint mobilizations within Florida PT scope
Provide therapeutic exercise, neuromuscular re-education, and progressive loading
Use high-level performance tools such as BFR, dry needling*, advanced E-stim, and traction
Lead small-group sessions focused on recovery, performance, and functional capacity
The PT does NOT:

Bill or manage insurance, coding, authorizations, or medical billing workflows
Over-medicalize or prescribe care frequency as an insurance-style “treatment plan”
Function as a primary-care provider or diagnose medical conditions outside PT scope
Provide massage therapy services that fall under Florida LMT-only requirements
Practice outside the Florida Physical Therapy Practice Act
All recommendations are delivered in a cash-based performance-recovery context, not as insurance prescriptions.

Ideal Candidate

Active Florida Physical Therapy License (required)
Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) degree
2–3+ years in outpatient ortho, sports, performance, or cash-based PT
Strong manual therapy skillset and movement assessment competency
Comfortable applying and progressing therapeutic exercise and load
Professional, confident, clear communicator capable of client education and motivation
Enjoys interdisciplinary collaboration (PT + LMT + Corrective Strength)
Values autonomy and excellence over insurance quotas

How You’ll Measure Success

Client functional and performance improvements
Clear, compliant, and educational documentation
Consistent integration with CBTs and CSTs
Client satisfaction, retention, and membership enrollment
Demonstrated application of the CxBW Posture Movement Performance standards
Professional presence, communication, and leadership

Compensation & Work Structure

Employee position with phased compensation:

Hybrid Model during caseload ramp → guaranteed base + per-session incentive
Full Salary + performance bonuses once caseload is established
Cash-based environment—no insurance billing
Flexible scheduling based on client load
Full-Time preferred; Part-Time ramp considered
Reports to Owner / Clinical Director
Work takes place in a performance-focused clinical environment

Professional & IP Standards

Must maintain Florida PT licensure, CEUs, and required certifications
Must practice strictly within the Florida Physical Therapy Practice Act
All CxBW systems, assessments, protocols, and educational materials are proprietary and may not be shared or reproduced outside the organization
Must uphold CxBW’s 5P Standards:
Posture Movement Performance Professionalism Presence

About Corrective Bodyworks

Corrective Bodyworks specializes in restoring posture, performance, and pain-free movement through a unique integration of myofascial/neuromuscular bodywork, advanced PT methods, and corrective/performance exercise.
Using industry-leading tools, modalities, and motion analysis technology, we identify dysfunctional movement patterns and resolve them using a comprehensive Posture | Movement | Performance Recovery approach.

Our mission is to deliver intelligent, evidence-informed, movement-based care that produces real, lasting results.