You Didn't Go Through Seven Years of Physical Therapy School...

...to spend your career rushing through 20-minute appointments.

You didn't earn your doctorate to become a documentation machine.

And you probably didn't dream about feeling like you're practicing alone only a few weeks after graduation.

You became a physical therapist because you wanted to make a difference.

You wanted to become exceptional.

The problem is...

Most clinics are built to maximize patient volume—not clinician development.

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Every Great Clinician Starts Somewhere

Right now your goal is simple:

Become the kind of therapist that patients trust, physicians recommend, and other therapists look up to.

But there are obstacles.

You may be wondering:

"Am I making the right clinical decisions?"

"Will someone actually teach me?"

"How do I become truly great instead of just surviving?"

"Where do I learn everything school couldn't teach?"

If you've asked yourself those questions...

You're exactly who we're looking for.

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Meet Your Guides

For more than 20 years, we've helped develop clinicians who combine exceptional hands-on skills, evidence-based reasoning, and outstanding patient care.

You'll work directly with:

Ross Nakaji, PT, MSPT, OCS, SCS, ATC, CSCS

• 29 years of clinical and teaching
• 15 years in professional and collegiate sports (NHL, NFL, NCAA)
• Founder of LGOST Sports Residency
• Family legacy in developing Elite Clinicians

alongside nationally recognized educator

Jess Ellis, PT, DPT, PhD, FAAOMPT, OCS, SCS, COMT, CSCS

• 18 years of clinical teaching and mentoring
• 17 years in elite professional sports (NBA)
• Advanced fellowship-level orthopedic expertise
• A passion for developing the next generation of clinicians

Together, our mission is simple:

Help you become the clinician you always hoped to become.

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Our Plan: The Clinical Excellence Academy™

Unlike clinics that expect you to "figure it out," we've built a structured roadmap for your first years of practice.

You'll receive:

Monthly Clinical Mentorship

One-on-one and small-group mentoring discussing real patient cases and clinical reasoning.

Hands-On Skills Training

Four full-day in-person mentorship workshops annually where you'll refine your examination, manual therapy, and treatment skills.

Advanced Continuing Education

Multiple in-house weekend CEU courses every year are taught by nationally recognized educators.

Partnerships with:

• North American Orthopedic Institute Manual Therapy (NAIOMT)
• The Jackson Clinics, Orthopedic Residency, VA
• The Sports PT Kickstarter online Mentorship program with Chris Garcia, PT, San Diego, CA

Extra Clinical Coaching

Optional in-clinic mentoring before CEU weekends to immediately apply what you've learned.

Sports Science Integration

Learn how to use:

• Force Plates
• Handheld Dynamometry
• Movement Analysis
• Return-to-Sport Testing

Not because the technology is exciting—

Because it helps you make better clinical decisions.

Your Patients

You'll work with people who genuinely want your help.

Including:

• General orthopedic conditions
• Post-operative rehabilitation
• Active adults
• High school athletes
• Collegiate athletes
• Recreational athletes
• Professional athletes when opportunities arise

The majority of your growth won't come from treating professionals.

It will come from mastering everyday orthopedic care.

Because that's what creates extraordinary clinicians.

What Success Looks Like

Imagine yourself three years from now.

Patients request you by name.

Physicians trust your recommendations.

You confidently solve complex cases.

You mentor newer therapists.

You're preparing for board certification.

You're practicing at a level you once thought was years away.

That's what we're building.

What Happens If You Choose the Wrong Clinic?

Unfortunately, we hear the same story over and over.

New graduates spend years:

• Feeling overwhelmed
• Receiving little mentorship
• Treating too many patients
• Losing confidence
• Burning out
• Wondering if they chose the wrong profession

We don't believe that's how your career should begin.

What You'll Actually Do

• Perform comprehensive orthopedic evaluations
• Deliver one-hour evaluations and treatments
• Provide manual therapy and movement analysis
• Design individualized rehabilitation programs
• Utilize objective performance testing
• Collaborate with physicians and specialists
• Participate in mentorship and case discussions
• Continue developing every single week

Who Thrives Here?

You don't need years of experience.

You do need to love learning.

We're looking for someone who is:

• Curious
• Humble
• Coachable
• Hard working
• Personable
• Evidence-minded
• Passionate about helping people
• Excited to grow every year

Ready to Become the Clinician You Know You Can Be?

If you're looking for the easiest job...

This probably isn't it.

If you're looking for the fastest way to become an exceptional orthopedic physical therapist...

We'd love to meet you.

Apply today and start building a career—not just accepting your first job.

We have several locations to work at. Apply now!

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $47.00 - $52.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Education:

• Master's (Required)

License/Certification:

• California Physical Therapy License or PTLA status (Required)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Preferred)

Work Location: In person