Physical therapists
Physical therapist recruiting for clinics and the PTs weighing a move
Physical therapist recruiting covers outpatient, acute care, directors of rehab and pelvic health PTs. The useful comparison is visit length, productivity math and mentorship, not a generic “PT needed” post.
What should a physical therapist compare before the next role?
Compare visit length, whether care is one-to-one, how productivity is calculated, and who else is on the team.
The Bureau of Labor Statistics publishes national wage estimates for physical therapists. Use the table as context and compare the whole offer.
Engaged Headhunters was founded in 2022. Searches are run by a recruiter with 17 years in the work.
- Setting: outpatient, acute, inpatient rehab or home health.
- Caseload: evaluations versus follow-ups, and how double-booking is handled.
- Mentorship: clinical specialists on staff and support for residencies or board certification.
- Pay: salary or per-visit, bonus formula, and continuing education.
What should a pelvic health PT ask before accepting?
Ask about visit length, a private treatment room, the referral pipeline and whether another pelvic health PT is already on the team.
WCS is not usually required. Many clinics hire physical therapists with pelvic health training and experience. Some lead roles prefer WCS or PRPC.
Hospital, private practice and cash-pay models differ on visit length, caseload and referrals. Ask how the model affects the time you get with patients.
- Visit length: how long evaluations and follow-ups are scheduled, and whether visits are one-to-one.
- Private rooms: a dedicated treatment room rather than a curtained bay.
- Referral network: relationships with OB/GYN, urology, colorectal and primary care.
- Mentorship: other pelvic health PTs, and support toward WCS or PRPC.
- Productivity: how it is measured and how any bonus is calculated.
What should a clinic director put in the search brief?
Name the setting, the productivity expectation, the mentorship on site and whether the seat is a staff PT, a lead or a director of rehab.
Directors of rehabilitation who cover PT, OT and speech-language pathology are a different search from a single outpatient PT seat. Say which one you need.
What does a physical therapy search cost?
Fees are 15 to 30% of first-year salary, with engagement fees starting at $3,500. Candidates are not charged.
Completed placements carry a replacement guarantee per your engagement agreement.
What do people ask before they start?
Is WCS required for pelvic health PT jobs?
Not usually. Many clinics hire physical therapists with pelvic health training and experience. Some lead roles prefer WCS or PRPC.
Can I talk about a move without my clinic knowing?
Yes. Book a confidential career call. Your current employer is not contacted.
Do you recruit PT assistants?
The searches we market are for physical therapists and rehabilitation leadership. Assistant roles are not the focus of this page.
Where are PT wages published?
The Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Outlook Handbook publishes physical therapist wage estimates.
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