Lead Orthopedic PT — Build & Own a Regenerative Medicine Program
Nurtiva Pelvic Therapy | Dubuque, IA 52001
If you're the kind of PT who gets restless doing the same job someone else designed — who wants a caseload you build, a program you shape, and the freedom to actually treat people the way you were trained to — this role was built for you.
Nurtiva is a cash-based clinic offering true 60-minute, one-on-one care. We're looking for an ortho-strong PT ready to lead — not just treat, but build our regenerative medicine program (shockwave now, with real room to grow) and develop a caseload of active adults who want to train hard and get back to it.
This role is built for the therapist who wants:
Real ownership. You set the plan of care and the progression. This is a program to build, not a caseload to inherit.
A challenge worth showing up for. Our patients are runners, lifters, golfers, weekend athletes — motivated people who want to be pushed, not just managed. If you like loading tissue aggressively and having the time to do it right, this is your caseload.
A leadership track in a growing field. Lead our shockwave program today, with the opportunity to shape how we expand into other regenerative modalities as the clinic grows.
A team that invests in you. Small, collaborative, mentorship-driven.
What you'll lead and do:
- Own the ortho/regenerative-medicine caseload — evaluations, manual therapy, exercise prescription, return-to-sport progressions
- Run and refine the shockwave program: oversee specialists, set protocol standards, lead the weekly care-plan huddle
- Shape indications/contraindications and treatment pathways as we expand regenerative offerings
- Build community trust through workshops, shockwave demos, and referral relationships
- Own your documentation in EMR — no insurance paperwork gymnastics
Why this clinic:
- 7-8 patients/day — real time to think and treat, not rush
- Zero insurance hassle — your clinical judgment drives the plan
- Small team, real mentorship, collaborative case review
- Base salary of $88,000-$105,000 (depending on experience) + performance bonuses tied to caseload growth, referrals, and retention
- Relocation assistance available for the right candidate
You might be a fit if...
- You're ortho-confident and energized by working with motivated, active adults
- You want to build and lead a program, not just execute someone else's system
- You're drawn to where technology and manual therapy intersect — regenerative medicine excites you
- You're ambitious about your career and want a role that grows as fast as you do
Qualifications:
- Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) and Iowa PT license (or eligibility) — required
- Strong orthopedic foundation, comfortable with high-intensity return-to-sport work
- Curiosity about shockwave/regenerative medicine (we'll train the specifics)
Schedule: Full-time preferred, 4-5 days/week. Occasional evening/Saturday for workshops. Hours and structure can flex for the right candidate.
Pay: $88,000.00 - $105,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Continuing education credits
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible schedule
- Life insurance
- Opportunities for advancement
- Paid time off
- Relocation assistance
Medical Specialty:
License/Certification:
- Physical Therapy License (Required)
Work Location: In person
