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Why Atlas?
Atlas Physical Therapy & Sports Medicine is rooted in one purpose: to improve the human body through movement. This job opening for an Outpatient Orthopedic Full-Time Physical Therapist in Saint Augustine, FL is ideal for new graduates or early-career clinicians who want to build exceptional clinical skills, practice evidence-based orthopedic physical therapy, and grow within a supportive, high-performance environment.
We’ve earned a strong reputation across Northeast Florida for high-quality orthopedic care, meaningful community relationships, and a culture that prioritizes both clinical excellence and clinician well-being.
Our clinics consistently earn outstanding patient reviews because we focus on doing things the right way.
Who We Treat
- Active adults and recreational athletes
- Youth and high school athletes
- Post-operative orthopedic patients
- Runners, lifters, and fitness-minded individuals
Why This Is an Exceptional Opportunity for New Graduates
How you start your career matters. At Atlas, you’ll receive structured mentorship, collaborative support, and hands-on orthopedic experience that accelerates your growth into a confident, capable clinician.
- Integrate clinical skills, exercise prescription, and patient education
- Develop strong clinical reasoning and communication skills
- Be mentored by experienced clinicians who value teaching
- Practice in a setting that respects your license, time, and long-term goals
Our Clinical Philosophy
Atlas is a movement-based, orthopedic-focused practice. We blend progressive strength and movement training with patient education and self-management strategies. Our goal isn’t just pain relief—it’s restoring confidence, resilience, and performance.
We encourage critical thinking, lifelong learning, and treating the whole person—not just the diagnosis.
Compensation: $70,000 – $74,000 base with additional bonus structure
Qualifications:
- Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) from an accredited program
- Eligible for or currently licensed as a Physical Therapist in Florida
- Strong interest in orthopedic physical therapy
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Motivated to learn, grow, and contribute to a team-based culture
- New graduates are encouraged to apply
- Perform comprehensive evaluations for orthopedic injuries and conditions
- Develop and implement individualized treatment plans
- Provide manual therapy, therapeutic exercise, and appropriate modalities
- Apply current evidence-based and brain-based treatment strategies
- Document progress and adjust treatment plans as needed
- Educate patients and families on home programs, injury prevention, and body mechanics
- Communicate with referring providers regarding patient status
- Plan discharges and follow-up care
- Collaborate with a multidisciplinary clinical team
- Participate in continuing education and professional development
- Ensure compliance with regulations and best practices
- Supervise PTAs, students, and aides as appropriate
- Diagnose and treat musculoskeletal conditions affecting muscles, joints, and connective tissue
- Improve mobility, strength, flexibility, and overall function
- Support post-operative rehabilitation
- Treat sports injuries, work-related injuries, and chronic orthopedic conditions
- Strong foundation in musculoskeletal anatomy, physiology, and biomechanics
- Proficiency in manual therapy, therapeutic exercise, and modalities
- Ability to design and progress individualized treatment programs
- Clear, professional communication with patients and providers
- Paid time off with unused PTO cash-out option
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Continuing education reimbursement