Job Description
Sports Physical Therapist
Schedule: Full Time
Pay Range: $37.00 - $55.00 / Hourly
Shift: Day/Eve shift
Hours: TBD
About this role
Join a dynamic
Sports Medicine and Performance team dedicated to helping athletes and active individuals recover, rebuild strength, and safely return to the activities they love.
Emerson Health is seeking a
Sports Physical Therapist who is passionate about working with
youth and adult athletes , orthopedic patients, and active individuals. In this role, you will evaluate and treat sports injuries, develop personalized rehabilitation plans, and guide patients through
strength training and return-to-play progression programs .
Working within a collaborative environment, you will partner closely with
physicians, athletic trainers, strength coaches, and rehabilitation specialists to deliver high-quality, patient-centered care.
This is an excellent opportunity for a Physical Therapist who enjoys working with
athletic populations, sports injuries, and performance-based rehabilitation .
What You'll Do
• Evaluate and treat patients with
sports injuries, orthopedic conditions, and musculoskeletal disorders • Develop individualized
rehabilitation and return-to-play programs • Provide care to
youth and adult athletes as well as general orthopedic patients
• Collaborate with
coaches, athletic trainers, strength and conditioning professionals, and physicians • Monitor patient progress and adjust treatment plans to optimize recovery and performance
• Educate patients and families on injury prevention, rehabilitation, and safe return to sport
• Maintain accurate patient documentation and treatment records
What We're Looking For
The ideal candidate brings
clinical expertise in sports rehabilitation , enjoys problem solving, and thrives in a
team-based sports medicine environment .
Candidates with experience in
strength and conditioning, athletic training, or performance rehabilitation are strongly encouraged to apply.
Minimum Qualifications Education
Bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited
Physical Therapy program Experience
Previous
outpatient or sports rehabilitation experience strongly preferred
Licensure & Certification
Current
Massachusetts Physical Therapy license required
BLS Healthcare Provider certification required
Preferred certifications or interest in pursuing:
•
OCS - Orthopedic Clinical Specialist
•
SCS - Sports Clinical Specialist
•
CSCS - Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist
Skills & Strengths
• Strong clinical expertise in
sports rehabilitation and orthopedic care • Excellent
problem-solving and critical thinking skills • Ability to collaborate effectively within a
multidisciplinary sports medicine team • Professional and courteous communication skills with patients, families, and colleagues
• Ability to prioritize workload and respond to urgent patient needs
• Commitment to
service excellence and patient-centered care • Strong computer skills and ability to maintain patient confidentiality
Employment Type: Full Time
Salary: $37 - $55 Hourly
Job Tags
Hourly pay, Full time, Shift work, Day shift