Job Title: Sports Physical Therapist

Job Summary:

We are seeking a Sports Physical Therapist to evaluate, treat, and rehabilitate athletes and physically active individuals. The role focuses on injury prevention, rehabilitation, performance optimization, and safe return-to-play using evidence-based, sport-specific interventions.

Key Responsibilities:

- Assess athletic injuries, movement patterns, biomechanics, and functional limitations

- Develop and implement individualized rehabilitation and injury prevention programs

- Treat acute and chronic sports-related musculoskeletal injuries

- Guide athletes through progressive return-to-play protocols

- Provide on-field or on-court injury management during training and competitions

- Collaborate with physicians, athletic trainers, coaches, and strength staff

- Educate athletes on proper technique, recovery strategies, and injury prevention

- Maintain accurate clinical documentation and treatment records

- Monitor rehabilitation outcomes using objective performance and functional metrics

Required Skills and Competencies:

- Strong knowledge of anatomy, kinesiology, and biomechanics

- Expertise in manual therapy and therapeutic exercise

- Sport-specific injury and movement analysis

- Excellent communication and interdisciplinary teamwork skills

- Ability to work in fast-paced, high-performance environments

Qualifications:

- Bachelor’s degree in a related field (required)

- Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) or equivalent (required)

- Valid Physical Therapy license

- Experience in sports or orthopedic physical therapy preferred

- Sports specialization or certification (e.g., SCS) is a plus

Work Environment:

- Sports medicine clinics, rehabilitation centers, or athletic facilities

- May require travel and flexible hours, including evenings and weekends