Strength-Based physIcal therapist

One Client. One hour. A team to back you up.

Why I built Formation.

Early in my PT career, I burned out quickly at a high-volume clinic. Juggling clients, rushing notes, never having enough time to do the job the way I knew it should be done. I know I'm not the only one who's felt that.

I built Formation because clients and therapists both deserve better. Here, you get a full hour with every client, time to actually think, and a team that wants you to keep growing.

If that sounds like what you've been missing, I'd love to talk.

Doc Allison, PT, DPT, Founder

What it’s like to work here

One client, one hour. Every visit is one-on-one for the full hour, with 6 to 8 clients on a typical day. No double-booking and no aids running your clients.

Admin time built in. Notes happen during your workday, not after dinner.

A say in your schedule. You help set your hours, so work fits around your life.

Clients who want to be there. Active adults who show up motivated and ready to work. Most have tried other options first and are ready for something better.

A real gym to work in. Squat rack, barbells, dumbbells from 1 to 50 pounds, TRX, and more. Rehab here looks like training.

Monthly mentorship. Regular meetings to talk through cases, skills, and where you want to go.

Continuing education. A yearly CEU stipend, plus a team that learns something every week and shares it.

Room to grow. As Formation grows, so does your role. There’s a real path for growth here.

Pay starting at $70K, plus a health insurance stipend, paid time off, a 401(k), and your CEU stipend.

What we stand for

Protect the space. Clients and clinicians are safe to be themselves here. Hateful or discriminatory behavior isn't tolerated.

Root for the whole person. Every client is a priority, and so is every teammate. We notice, remember, follow up, and care about life outside the clinic, not just the spot that hurts.

Improve every week. We learn something every week, share it with the team, and get better together.

Do what you said. We communicate openly, own our part, finish what we start, and back each other up.

Enjoy the ride. We laugh, celebrate wins, and genuinely like working with each other.

Strength-Based Physical Therapist

  • Carytown, Richmond, VA

  • Full- or part-time

  • Starting full-time base salary at $70,000 plus benefits and bonus options

What you'll do

  • Work one-on-one with active adults for full-hour visits, from evaluation through return to activity

  • Build strength-based programs and manage each client's home program in our app

  • Stay in touch with clients between visits through messaging

  • Help shape how Formation grows, from workshops to new programs

Who you are

  • A licensed physical therapist in Virginia (required)

  • Confident coaching strength movements, and comfortable with a barbell

  • Curious, organized, and someone who follows through

  • Someone who wants to know their clients as people, not just diagnoses

  • New grads welcome. Mentorship is built in.

How hiring works

  1. Apply. Send your resume and a few sentences about why you’d be a good fit at Formation. Email info@formationphysicaltherapy.com with the subject: Strength-Based PT: [Your Name].

  2. Talk with Doc Allison. A relaxed call about what you're looking for and how we work.

  3. Come see the clinic. Spend time with the team and see a day for yourself.

Not the right time?

Follow along on Instagram @formationphysicaltherapy to see what a day at Formation really looks like. When you're ready, we'd love to hear from you.