Career Opportunities

Progressing the physical therapy profession

Our mission at Rainey Pain & Performance is to propel the physical therapy profession forward, harnessing the full potential of well-trained physical therapists to deliver exceptional care to their patients.

At the core of our belief is that becoming an exceptional physical therapist, symbolized by an "A" rating, requires a foundation of education and mentorship. We heavily invest in your ongoing eduction and advanced training during your first two years. To faciliate this, we offer a comprehensive residency program. 
Rainey Pain & Performance Residency Program
​Unlock Your Potential with Our Exceptional Residency Training!
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At Rainey Pain & Performance (RPP), we take your expertise to the next level through our comprehensive residency program. Our commitment to excellence is woven into every aspect of our training, designed to propel your career forward rapidly.

Why Choose RPP's Residency Program?
✨ Convenience & Savings: No need to travel extensively. We optimize your learning while minimizing costs, allowing us to enhance your salary.
✨ Tailored Education: Craft your path. Whether you're inclined towards geriatrics, athletes, pelvic health, or orofacial pain, our program adapts to your career aspirations.
✨ World-Class Faculty: Learn from the best. Our esteemed faculty, including Dr. Nick Rainey, Dr. Mike Davis and Dr. Alex Feitz, bring unparalleled insights. Check out their CVs and bios. 
✨ Collaborative Learning: Engage in weekly co-learning sessions with local hospital DOs from the Family Medicine Residency, enriching your experience.

Curriculum Highlights:
📚 Board Certification Preparedness: Equip yourself for success in the board certification exam.
🔍 Diagnostic Ultrasound Imaging: Acquire skills in basic diagnostic and rehabilitation ultrasound imaging (RUSI).
🗣 Motivational Interviewing: Master effective communication techniques.
💪 Fitness-Forward Approach: Cultivate a progressive mindset for both providers and patients.
🧠 Biopsychosocial Framework: Integrate pain science into manual therapy and exercise, embracing a holistic approach.
📍 Dry Needling Proficiency: Become skilled in dry needling, meeting Arizona requirements.

Join us in shaping the future of physical therapy and expanding your horizons!
Education and mentorship persist beyond our residency program, where emphasizing high-quality standards remains our top priority.  Our Quality Assurance Program encompasses several components, such as the implementation of interventions, collaborative discussions regarding patient-specific scenarios, peer assessments conducted through video-recorded patient evaluations, and structured mentorship.

In our commitment to the well-being of both our therapists and patients, we have introduced dedicated Rainey Pain & Performance Certified technicians. These professionals exclusively assist each therapist, allowing them to wholeheartedly concentrate on providing exceptional patient care.

The bedrock of every physical therapist's practice rests upon sound decision-making, effective communication, and honed skills. Yet, we also embrace an element of creativity by providing innovative tools. Within our environment, you'll have the opportunity to master measuring heart rate variability (HRV), integrating virtual reality (VR) into patient care, and utilizing diagnostic ultrasound machines. 

We're committed to your future. As a gesture of this commitment, we match 3% of your salary for retirement, ensuring your well-being both now and down the road.
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If you're eager to delve deeper into mentorship, explore career pathways, discover our Residency Program, or learn about continuous education prospects, we invite you to contact us at dr.nickrainey@gmail.com. Your journey to excellence in physical therapy starts here.

Check out more credentials of our physical therapists:

Continuing Education

Dr. Rainey is teaching the following courses that are available for enrollment: