Physical Therapist

Job Description

Job Description

Endurance Performance Physical Therapist (Runners & Triathletes)

Location: Torrance, CA
Job Type: Full-Time or Part-Time
Salary: $90,000 – $105,000 per year

Overview:

Do you love working with runners and triathletes? Are you passionate about biomechanics, gait analysis, and helping endurance athletes stay healthy through high training volumes?

If you’re looking to practice premium, outcomes-driven performance physical therapy in an athlete-first environment, this is your opportunity.

The Movement Schopp is a cash-based, fitness-forward performance physical therapy clinic seeking a Performance Physical Therapist who specializes in runners and triathletes.

About The Movement Schopp

The Movement Schopp is on a mission to optimize human sustainability for everyday athletes. We deliver high-level, 1-on-1 care in a culture built on growth, ownership, and real human connection.

Our Core Values:

• Always Growing
• Team First, First Team
• Extreme Ownership
• Go-Giver
• Direct Human Connection
• Self Love

Key Responsibilities

• Provide 1-on-1, hour-long physical therapy sessions (6–8 patients/day)
• Perform comprehensive evaluations focused on:
• • Running gait and biomechanics
  • Swim / bike / run load management
  • Overuse and endurance-related injuries
• Design and progress individualized rehab and performance programs for:
• • Runners (5K through marathon)
  • Triathletes (sprint through Ironman)
• Implement strength training, plyometrics, and return-to-run programs
• Collaborate with internal team members and external coaches
• Uphold clinic standards and core values

Qualifications

Required

• Licensed Physical Therapist (California)
• CPR Certification

Preferred

• Experience or strong interest in runners and triathletes
• Understanding of endurance training cycles and load management
• Fitness-forward mindset with progressive loading experience
• Strong communication and coaching skills

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salary: $90,000 – $105,000
• Medical, health, and vision insurance
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Performance-based bonus structure (not volume-driven)
• Flexible schedule / build your own hours
• $1,000/year in continuing education
• Structured 100-day onboarding
• Weekly mentorship available
• State-of-the-art performance facility
• Supportive, collaborative team culture

Schedule

• Monday to Friday
• Flexible hours
• Weekends as needed

How to Apply

Submit your resume

Interview Process:

1. Initial phone call (15–20 minutes)
2. Zoom or in-person interview
3. In-person culture and clinical skills check