Founding Physical Therapist

Founding Physical Therapist | Advanced Neuro Performance | Van Nuys, CA | Full-Time Help Build the Future of Neurorehabilitation Advanced Neuro Performance is establishing a multidisciplinary neurological rehabilitation center in Van Nuys. We are seeking a Founding Physical Therapist who wants to deliver exceptional patient care while helping shape a new clinical program from the ground up. You will influence treatment pathways, equipment selection, outcome measures, clinical workflows, and the patient experience. Compensation and Benefits: - $120,000 - $145,000 annual salary, based on experience and qualifications - Health, dental, and vision insurance - Continuing education support and professional development opportunities - Opportunity for clinical leadership and to help shape a new rehabilitation program - Full-time position; part-time may be considered during pre-opening, transitioning to full-time as operations grow - Anticipated start: November 2026 About the Center The center will offer coordinated physical, occupational, speech, and cognitive rehabilitation with an emphasis on evidence-based care and measurable outcomes. Patients may include individuals recovering from traumatic brain injury and concussion, stroke, Parkinson's disease, multiple sclerosis, spinal cord and peripheral nerve injuries, vestibular and balance disorders, neurosurgery, and related musculoskeletal conditions. Planned technologies include gait analysis, body-weight-supported gait training, balance systems, and digital rehabilitation tools. What You'll Do: - Evaluate patients and develop individualized, evidence-based treatment plans - Provide neurological and musculoskeletal rehabilitation, including gait and balance training, neuromuscular re-education, functional mobility, therapeutic exercise, and manual therapy - Educate patients and caregivers; document care, progress, and outcomes - Help design clinical workflows, treatment pathways, quality measures, and patient-care processes - Advise on rehabilitation equipment, technology, and facility workflow - Collaborate with neurosurgeons, neurologists, occupational therapists, speech-language pathologists, and other clinical team members Who Will Thrive Here An entrepreneurial, collaborative clinician who enjoys building programs, solving problems, working across disciplines, and using technology and measurable outcomes to improve neurological recovery. This is not intended to be a traditional high-volume outpatient PT position. Qualifications - Required: - Current California Physical Therapist license - Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy program (DPT preferred) - Current CPR/BLS certification - Strong communication skills and commitment to patient-centered rehabilitation Qualifications - Preferred: - Experience with neurological rehabilitation, TBI, concussion, vestibular care, gait, balance, or fall prevention - Experience on multidisciplinary rehabilitation teams - Certified Brain Injury Specialist (CBIS), or willingness to obtain certification - Interest in emerging rehabilitation technologies, outcomes measurement, and quality improvement How to Apply Send your resume and a brief cover letter to careers@likerneurocenter.com. Tell us what excites you about helping build the next generation of neurological rehabilitation. Posting: https://jobs.apta.org/job/founding-physical-therapist/86183029/