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GTS Launchpad PT Program

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9–12 Month Clinical, Leadership, and Ownership Development Program

THIS IS NOT A JOB. THIS IS A PATHWAY TO OWNERSHIP.

Mentorship → Leadership → Partnership → Ownership

The GTS Launchpad PT Program is intentionally designed as a progressive pathway. Participants begin with structured mentorship, advance into leadership development, transition into partnership opportunities, and ultimately have the potential to achieve clinic ownership within GTS.

Mission & Core Philosophy

At GTS, our mission is to change lives—one teammate, one patient, and one community at a time.

We intentionally place teammate first, as we believe that individuals who feel fulfilled and supported in their work create better experiences for patients and stronger outcomes for the communities we serve.

We believe that fulfilled and engaged therapists lead to better patient experiences and superior clinical outcomes. For that reason, we actively support and encourage our clinicians to pursue advanced education and specialization in areas they are passionate about, allowing them to continuously grow and deliver the highest level of care.

Lance Gross, PT
Owner & CEO
GTS Physical Therapy

Compensation & Investment (Year One)

  • Compensation: $40 per hour (Year One)
  • Housing Allowance or Student Loan Repayment: $20,000 annually (Year One)
  • Dry Needling Level 1 & 2 certification included
  • Advanced Manual Therapy training included
  • Optional Women’s Health / Pelvic Health specialization track

Program Structure

Phase 1 (Months 1–3): Clinical Foundations

  1. Comprehensive evaluation and treatment development
  2. Documentation accuracy and compliance standards
  3. Patient communication and plan-of-care execution
  4. Introduction to clinic systems and workflows
  5. Weekly one-on-one mentorship sessions

Phase 2 (Months 4–6): Advanced Clinical Skills & Leadership

  1. Completion of Dry Needling Levels 1 & 2
  2. Advanced manual therapy techniques
  3. Management of complex orthopedic cases
  4. Leadership development and team engagement
  5. Introduction to clinic performance metrics and efficiency

At the six-month milestone, participants will begin working with GTS leadership to identify and evaluate a potential clinic location in the town or region of their choice. This collaborative process includes market analysis, site selection, and strategic planning for future clinic development.

Phase 3 (Months 7–12): Business & Ownership Development

  1. Understanding clinic financial performance (P&L; basics)
  2. Budgeting and operational oversight
  3. Marketing and referral relationship development
  4. Strategic planning and community engagement
  5. Capstone project: comprehensive clinic launch plan

Optional Specialization: Women’s Health / Pelvic Health

  1. Pelvic floor anatomy and biomechanics
  2. Pregnancy and postpartum rehabilitation
  3. Incontinence management strategies
  4. Diastasis recti assessment and core restoration
  5. Pelvic pain screening fundamentals
  6. Development of a pelvic health service line

Post-Program Opportunities

  • Continue as a Staff Physical Therapist within GTS
  • Advance into a Clinic Manager role
  • Partner with GTS to launch a new clinic (no out-of-pocket investment required)
  • Pursue external opportunities with advanced clinical and business expertise

The GTS Launchpad PT Program is designed for individuals seeking a long-term career pathway that combines clinical excellence, leadership development, and ownership potential.