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Pelvic Health Physical Therapist:
Functional Physical Therapy is looking for a Pelvic Health Physical Therapist who shares our passion for hands-on, individualized patient care!
Why Work With Us
- Maximum 35 patients weekly (for a 40 hour workweek)
- Hour-long appointments, with no double booking
- Whole-body, root-cause treatment philosophy
- Paid lunch/documentation time
- Structured clinical mentorship built into your paid schedule
- Supportive team culture
Who We Are
Functional Physical Therapy is a thriving, cash-based practice owned and operated by physical therapists. We provide specialized care in pelvic health, pregnancy and postpartum care, chronic pain, and other challenging conditions. We believe in a whole body treatment model that identies and resolves root causes while building trusting patient partnerships.
What You’ll Do
This role will support the clinic's pelvic health caseload, including male and female patients with pelvic pain, pregnancy and postpartum concerns, and any other pelvic health dysfunction. The position is on-site at our Rockville, MD location with the potential to include other locations in Montgomery County. Full and part-time opportunities are available.
Benefits
- Full time expected salary range of $80,000-$110,000
- $3,000 annual stipend for continuing education
- Up to $5,000 in relocation assistance, if applicable
- Paid holidays and generous PTO
- Company health insurance plan
- Retirement savings program with employer match
Qualifications and Skills
- Licensed to practice physical therapy in Maryland (or ability to obtain a Maryland license)
- Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from an accredited physical therapy program
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and documentation skills, with a commitment to inclusive, patient-centered care.
- Ability to work on-site in Rockville, MD and manage a clinical caseload independently and responsibly.
- Prior experience in pelvic health (including Herman & Wallace Pelvic Floor 1 and 2 or equivalent), orthopedic, and/or manual therapy experience is preferred. However, motivated candidates who align with our values and standards, are passionate about pelvic health, and eager to continue learning are encouraged to apply. New graduates are welcome!
Interested applicants should submit their resume and cover letter to [email protected]. Incomplete applications or applications not submitted via email will not be considered.
Client Care Coordinator:
Do you excel in communication and making people feel comfortable? Functional Physical Therapy is a physical therapist owned, pelvic floor specialty practice seeking a friendly, enthusiastic and motivated candidate to work seamlessly with the team and patients in the role of Client Care Coordinator.
This is not a typical administrative position - this is an opportunity to develop relationships, impact the wellbeing of clients and work in a fun and supportive environment with the opportunity to grow professionally. The Client Care Coordinator is the friendly face that welcomes clients to the practice, and plays a vital role in our client’s care and optimal clinic function.
The position involves effectively interacting with patients and therapists in the clinic, answering phone calls, managing fax and emails, scheduling clients, following up with necessary documents with various providers, and maintaining office organization and presentation. Awareness of pelvic floor therapy is helpful; however, we are willing to train the right individual.
Please note that this position is in office. We look forward to adding another empathetic, fun, detail-oriented person to our team!
Candidate should have strong skills in the following:
- Self-starter that excels in project and time management, including clinic operations, schedule management and client communications.
- Dependable, punctual and reliable team member.
- Problem-solver, flexible and works well in dynamic environment.
Qualifications and Skills:
- High School Diploma or higher.
- Minimum 1 year customer service experience.
- Able to navigate multiple computer applications simultaneously.
- Commitment to creating an ideal customer service experience and ability to professionally communicate at all times.
- Able to take patient information, fax, manage email communications and feel comfortable on the phone.
- Driven to learn and communicate about pelvic floor therapy and the various diagnoses that are served.
If interested in applying- please provide a resume and a detailed cover letter telling us why you are the perfect fit to [email protected]. We can’t wait to meet you!
Note: Responses that do not meet these specifications will not be reviewed.
Pay from $18-22 per hour, Expected hours: 32-40 per week
Dr. Gabriela A. Van Sickle
PT, DPT, CFMT, WCS
Gabriela completed an accelerated program at Simmons College in Boston, MA. She received a BS in Exercise Science with a minor in psychology and earned her Doctorate of Physical Therapy with Distinction in 2013. After graduation, Gabriela moved to Richmond, VA, where she completed a two-year residency program through the Institute of Physical Art. In 2015, she sat for the rigorous Functional Manual Therapy ® certification exam, passing with honors. After completing CFMT, Gabriela began taking pelvic floor classes through Herman and Wallace and expanded her treatment to male and female patients with pelvic pain, pain with sexual intercourse, colorectal dysfunction, post-partum, and urinary and fecal incontinence. In 2018, Gabriela passed the rigorous pelvic health certification exam through the American Physical Therapy Association.
In 2017, Gabriela and her husband, Matthew Van Sickle, opened Functional Physical Therapy, LLC, to provide one-on-one, individualized care for those with musculoskeletal, neurological, and pelvic floor disorders. Together, Matthew and Gabriela apply their advanced knowledge and techniques to specialize in treating patients with complex conditions who have not recovered with traditional treatment or physical therapy.
Research Publications
Barth, J., Stezar, G., Acierno, G., Kim, T., & Reilly, M. (2014). Mirror book therapy for the treatment of idiopathic facial palsy. Ear, Nose and Throat Journal.
Dr. Matthew J. Van Sickle
PT, DPT, CFMT, PRPC
Matthew received his Doctorate of Physical Therapy from the University of Maryland, Eastern Shore, in 2010. Matthew has experience helping patients in many settings, including hospital outpatient, outpatient orthopedics, pediatric orthopedics, and sports-specific rehabilitation. Matthew's interest in manual therapy led him to take classes through the Institute of Physical Art, where he passed the rigorous Functional Manual Therapy® exam in 2016. Matthew is also board certified in pelvic health, specifically for men, and is one of few male physical therapists that treat this underserved population. Recognizing the importance of continuing education, Matthew is constantly looking for new, innovative ways to help patients recover more efficiently. He is currently completing Visceral manipulation and Neural manipulation courses and certification through the Barral Institute.
In 2017, Matthew and his wife, Gabriela Van Sickle, opened Functional Physical Therapy, LLC in Rockville, Maryland, to provide one-on-one, individualized care for those with musculoskeletal, neurological, visceral, and pelvic floor disorders. As a team, Functional Physical Therapy applies their advanced knowledge and techniques to specialize in treating patients with complex conditions who have not recovered with traditional treatment or physical therapy.
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