We Are Hiring! Physical Therapist Wanted!

Dear Friend and Colleague,

If you're a physical therapist who loves outpatient orthopedics, but finding yourself feeling stressed, burnt out, or worried about your future in the profession due to high patient volumes, insurance hassles, and limited growth opportunities...

And if you’re seeking a new, refreshing opportunity where you’ll see fewer, higher-quality patients, have less documentation to worry about, and ultimately enjoy a more fulfilling career—then we might be the right fit for you.

My name is Kevin Mao, and together with my wife, Thuy Lu, we run Balance and Body Restoration Physical Therapy and Massage in Dublin, CA.
We’re currently looking for a passionate, growth-minded PT to help us expand our 100% cash-based practice. Let me take a moment to share why joining us could be the perfect opportunity for you.

Our Journey

In 2018, Thuy (a massage therapist) and I decided to start our own cash-based PT and massage hybrid practice. We did it because, like so many others in our field, we were burning out.

The challenges of working in a traditional outpatient setting were taking a toll: declining reimbursements, endless documentation, increased caseloads... It was exhausting. I was seeing 14-18 patients a day, taking notes home, and constantly feeling overwhelmed—not just for myself, but for our profession as a whole.

We believed that if we could create a space where we saw fewer patients and focused on genuine clinical care (rather than satisfying insurance requirements), we could not only help our patients better but also enjoy more fulfilling lives as clinicians.

Six years later, that dream is now a reality. We've built a steady base of cash-paying clients and referrals, and we’re ready to grow further. We’re looking for a PT who’s eager to join us in an environment that values clinical excellence and also prioritizes personal, professional, and financial growth.

Why Work in a Cash-Based Practice?

There are tremendous advantages to working in a cash-based setting. First off, we can effectively get rid of MOST, if not ALL of the “downsides” to working in a traditional outpatient setting.

Here’s What You Can Expect:

  • Say Goodbye to Overwhelming Caseloads: No more grinding through 14, 16, or 20+ patients a day.
  • No More Tedious Documentation: No more taking notes home just to get denied by insurers over a missing checkbox, or range of motion measurement.
  • Autonomy in Your Practice: No more doctors or insurers dictating your treatment plan. You’ll have the freedom to focus on what matters most: helping patients get better and improving their quality of life.

What Makes us Unique

In addition to getting rid of all of the usual “downsides” of working in a typical insurance-based clinic, here are 5 additional benefits that will make this place a rewarding and fulfilling place to work.

1

Amazing Clients

One thing that sets our clinic apart is the quality of our patients. Imagine a schedule filled with clients who are not only grateful but genuinely motivated to get better. Think of all of the patients you’ve seen in the past that you honestly enjoyed working with, and looked forward to seeing on your schedule…

At our clinic, 80-90% of our caseload consists of these types of patients…

Those who are health-conscious, motivated, and who truly appreciate the work we do as clinicians. They’re here because they value our expertise and trust us to help them regain mobility, strength, and the ability to live their best life.

2

Clinically Challenging and Intellectually Stimulating Cases

We don’t focus on straightforward cases like grade 1 ankle sprains or mild biceps tendinitis… Instead, we specialize in chronic, complex, and difficult conditions. And by difficult, I don’t mean “work-comp” or people with “challenging” personalities or a ton of comorbidities…

Instead, we work with patients who have been let down by the traditional medical system and come to us as a last resort. They’re patients who have been in pain for years, many of whom have tried PT, or many other treatments in the past, but just weren’t able to find someone who could address their underlying issues.

As a result, the types of cases you will see will challenge you clinically, personally, and also your overall resourcefulness and really force the best out of you as a clinician.

So If you’re someone who is up for the challenge of working with complex cases, and are able to think outside the box, I believe that you will thrive, and have a fulfilling career working here.

3

Quality Over Quantity:

Our patient schedule is very manageable: 5-8 patients per day, with 30- or 60-minute appointments. You’ll have time between sessions for documentation, which we keep minimal—only what’s necessary for clinic use and legal compliance. This way, you can focus on delivering quality care without feeling burned out.

4

Commitment to Growth and Learning

Thuy and I are both dedicated to ongoing personal and professional development, and we want the same for our team.

That’s why we hold weekly 3-hour training sessions covering:

  • Clinical skills
  • Manual therapy techniques
  • Communication skills
  • Evidence-based literature reviews
  • Program development

Our goal is to create an environment where excellent clinicians can truly excel, grow, and be rewarded—personally, profesionally, and financially.

5

Building Something Special

The ultimate vision for our clinic goes beyond just pain or injury management. We also aim to become the go-to place for health and wellness for the aging, health-conscious population.

We plan to expand into ongoing wellness, strength training, and mobility programs, helping clients continue their progress long after their initial recovery. We’re looking for someone who wants to be part of this journey from the ground up, and help build something special that will help positively impact our community for a long time.

Our Clinical Philosophy

We’re heavily inspired by the Functional Movement Systems (FMS) and use an SFMA approach for assessments. While you don’t need to be certified, familiarity with these systems is a plus—we’ll teach you the rest. We believe having a unified assessment approach helps us collaborate more effectively as a team, ensuring we’re all aligned in delivering the best care.

We also place a huge emphasis on manual therapy, as a tool to help quickly relieve pain and restore mobility, and ultimately earning patient trust.

The focus aftewards is helping our clients improve mobility, build strength and create full body wellness programs to help them keep pain away and help our clients live their best lives.

Who We’re Looking For

Clinical Skills

  • Strong manual therapy skills or a desire to learn and refine them.
  • Ability to see the body holistically and pinpoint root causes.
  • Adaptable, open-minded, and constantly seeking to improve patient outcomes.
  • Solid foundation in strength training principles to progress patients beyond standard PT exercises.
  • Proven track record of patient retention and delivering results that keep clients coming back.

Personality Traits and Core Values:

  • Humble, confident, and easy-going.
  • Punctual, polite, and personable.
  • Open to new approaches and philosophies.
  • Self-motivated, a true “self-starter,” and continuously developing new skills.
  • Strong communication and empathy, able to connect with patients on a clinical and personal level.
  • Team player who prioritizes collective success over personal

Tasks and Responsibilities

  • Perform free in-person consultations with prospective clients and convert them into a plan of care.
  • Utilize clinical skills to quickly reduce patients' pain and establish trust.
  • Develop personalized home exercise programs and maintain accountability through various communication methods.
  • Create educational content to engage past, current, and prospective clients.
  • Communicate with clients via phone, email, and text to maintain and grow your caseload (training provided).

Measurable Outcomes for Success

  • Convert at least 7 out of 10 discovery consultations into a full plan of care.
  • Ensure 8 out of 10 patients complete their prescribed treatment plan.
  • Maintain an average of 8 visits per patient.
  • Achieve a 70% caseload by 3 months, 85% by 6 months, and 95% by 9 months.
  • Generate at least two referrals per month from satisfied patients.
  • Reactivate two past patients each month for maintenance or tune-ups.

Compensation and Benefits

  • Salary: $90,000 - $130,000 (details discussed during the interview)
  • Health Insurance: Significant contributions toward coverage for you and your family.
  • Paid Time Off: 2 weeks per year.
  • Continuing Education Stipend: $2,000 per year.

We believe in creating opportunities for personal, professional, and financial growth. As our clinic expands, your role and compensation will grow too.

If this sounds like a place where you could see yourself thriving, just fill out the application form below and if we believe that we may be a good fit, we will reach back out to you as soon as possible.