Do Work That Actually Matters
At Aegis, every patient gets your full attention — and so do you. Join a PT-owned practice where great care and great culture aren’t a tradeoff.
A Practice Built by a Physical Therapist,
for Physical Therapists
Aegis was founded in 2003 by Lisa Sanderson, MS, PT — a practicing clinician who built this place the way she wished every clinic was run. No corporate ownership. No productivity quotas that compromise patient care. Just a team of skilled, compassionate people doing the work they love in an environment that actually supports them.
Here, you’ll treat patients one-on-one, every session — fully present, fully engaged. You’ll have the clinical autonomy to practice the way you were trained. And you’ll have a team around you that makes showing up on Monday genuinely something to look forward to.
- PT-owned — your judgment is respected
- True 1:1 care, no aides or hand-offs
- Small team, real relationships
- Advanced techniques & technology
- Mentorship from the owner herself
- Strong physician referral network
What Working Here Actually Looks Like
Beyond the basics — here’s what we bring to your career every day.
One-on-One Care Model
You’ll never be stretched across three patients at once. Every session is yours and your patient’s — the way it should be. Your focus is undivided. Your impact is real.
PT-Owned Practice
Clinical decisions are made by a clinician, not a business office. Your professional judgment is respected here, and the person setting the standard still treats patients every day.
Mentorship from Day One
You’ll work alongside Lisa and a team who genuinely invest in your growth — not just your caseload. Questions are welcomed. Experience is shared. Good ideas get used.
Continuing Education
We back your growth financially and practically. Stay current, stay sharp, and bring new skills back to your patients. Your development is a practice investment, not an afterthought.
Competitive Compensation
We offer packages that reflect your expertise, your experience, and the quality of care you bring. We hire well and we pay accordingly.
Flexible Scheduling
We build schedules that make sense for your life — because burned-out clinicians don’t take great care of patients. Work–life balance here isn’t a poster on the wall.
Advanced Techniques & Technology
Work with laser therapy, Graston Technique, voodoo band, Normatec, dry needling, and more — tools that make you better at what you do and set Aegis practitioners apart.
A Team You’ll Actually Like
We’re a small team with a real culture. You’ll know everyone, and they’ll know you. That matters more than most job descriptions admit — and more than you’ll realize until you’re here.
This Is What We Mean by Team
Culture isn’t a ping-pong table or a free snack wall. It’s what happens between colleagues on a hard Tuesday morning. Here’s a little of what that looks like at Aegis.
You’ll Know Your Patients Deeply
Their recovery goals. Their dog’s name. The sport they’re trying to get back to. That relationship is the most rewarding part of this work — and we protect it by never sacrificing time with patients for productivity metrics.
We Collaborate — For Real
We talk about cases together. Share techniques. Celebrate when a patient hits a milestone that seemed impossible three months ago. Collaboration here isn’t a buzzword. It’s just Tuesday.
Purpose You Can Feel
Every person on this team chose this field because they wanted to make a real difference. At Aegis, you’ll feel that every day — not just in orientation slides, but in the work itself.
Rooted in Pioneer Valley
Our patients are our neighbors. The people we treat are the same people we see at the farmers market, the school events, the local trails. That connection makes this work mean something beyond the clinic walls.
Where You Start Is Not Where You’ll Stay
Joining Aegis means joining a practice that takes your long-term development seriously. Whether you’re a new grad finding your clinical confidence or an experienced therapist looking to deepen a specialty, you’ll have real support, real mentorship, and real access to advanced techniques.
We’re a small team — which means your growth has a direct impact on the practice, and we invest in it accordingly.
How We Hire
What to Expect When You Apply
We make our hiring process straightforward and personal. When you apply to Aegis, you hear from real people — not an automated system. No corporate runaround.
- Submit Your ApplicationSend your resume and a brief note about why Aegis interests you. We read every one.
- Phone or Video IntroductionA relaxed call to introduce ourselves and see if there’s a fit worth exploring.
- In-Clinic InterviewSee the space, meet the team, and get a real feel for life at Aegis. We want you to be excited, not just qualified.
- Offer & OnboardingWe move quickly for the right person and make onboarding smooth from day one.
Your Next Chapter Might Be Right Here in Hadley
We’re a small team doing meaningful work in a community we love. Fill out the form and we’ll be in touch.