Description

Join one of Lake Norman's premier outpatient orthopedic and sports medicine practices where physical therapists, chiropractors, and nurse practitioners work together to deliver exceptional patient care in a collaborative, one-on-one environment. This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated clinician who is passionate about orthopedic rehabilitation, sports medicine, manual therapy, and delivering outstanding patient care.

For over 20 years, Lakeside has been a trusted healthcare provider serving the Lake Norman community. We pride ourselves on providing one-on-one, evidence-based care in a collaborative environment where physical therapists, chiropractors and nurse practitioners work together to help patients return to the activities they love.

Our therapists have access to advanced treatment technologies and sports medicine services including Dry Needling, Class IV Laser Therapy, Shockwave Therapy, Digital X-ray, Spinal Decompression, Functional Rehabilitation, Golf Performance, and Return-to-Sport programming.

If you're looking for a position where your clinical skills are valued, your ideas matter, and you have the opportunity to help grow an outstanding physical therapy department, we'd love to meet you.

We value collaboration over productivity quotas, quality over quantity, and patient outcomes over volume. Our providers work together to create exceptional experiences for every patient while maintaining a positive, supportive workplace culture.

What You'll Do
Evaluate and treat a wide variety of orthopedic and sports-related conditions.
Develop individualized treatment plans focused on achieving exceptional patient outcomes.
Utilize manual therapy, therapeutic exercise, neuromuscular re-education, and evidence-based rehabilitation techniques.
Collaborate closely with chiropractors and nurse practitioner to deliver comprehensive patient care.
Educate patients on injury prevention, wellness, and long-term health strategies.
Help grow and develop the physical therapy program through clinical excellence and leadership.
Mentor future clinicians and contribute to a positive, collaborative team culture.
Maintain accurate and timely documentation using our electronic medical record system.

Conditions You'll Treat
Neck and back pain
Sports injuries
Shoulder, knee, hip, and ankle conditions
Post-operative rehabilitation
Balance and fall prevention
Running injuries
Golf-related injuries
Chronic pain and movement dysfunction

What Makes Lakeside Different
One-on-one patient care
Collaborative Chiropractic + Physical Therapy model
Modern rehabilitation facility
Sports medicine focus
Established referral network
Clinical autonomy
Opportunity for leadership and professional growth
Supportive team environment
Strong reputation throughout the Lake Norman community
Proudly serving our community for more than 20 years

At Lakeside, we're building more than a physical therapy department—we're creating an integrated orthopedic and sports medicine practice where physical therapists, chiropractors, and advanced practice providers collaborate to deliver exceptional care. If you're looking for a place where you can lead, grow, and make a lasting impact on your patients and your profession, we'd love to meet you.

Requirements

Required Qualifications
Physical Therapist (PT) or Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) degree
Current or eligible North Carolina Physical Therapy license
Strong clinical decision-making and evidence-based treatment skills
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to work independently while collaborating with a multidisciplinary healthcare team
Passion for delivering exceptional patient-centered care
Strong documentation and time management skills
Commitment to professional growth and lifelong learning

Preferred Qualifications
Experience in orthopedic and sports medicine rehabilitation
Manual therapy training or certification
Dry Needling certification (or willingness to obtain)
Experience treating post-operative orthopedic patients
Experience working with athletes and return-to-sport rehabilitation
Interest in golf performance, running medicine, or sports performance
Leadership experience or interest in helping grow a physical therapy department

Physical Requirements
Ability to stand, walk, bend, squat, and lift up to 50 pounds throughout the workday
Ability to demonstrate therapeutic exercises and manual treatment techniques
Ability to assist patients with transfers, gait training, and therapeutic activities