Elite Sports PT: Return-to-Play & Performance Rehab

Gotham FC; Whippany (NJ); On-site; USD 115,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision benefit plans

Employee funded 401(k) option

Job summary

Gotham FC seeks an experienced Physical Therapist to deliver elite rehabilitation and return‑to‑performance support for first‑team players. You will evaluate injuries, design individualized rehab plans, and work across the Human Performance department with medical and coaching staff.

Flexible hours, matchdays, weekends, and up to 100% travel are required. The ideal candidate brings a DPT, current PT license, and sports PT experience, with strong manual therapy and communication skills to support

Qualifications

• DPT from an accredited physical therapy program.
• Current, unrestricted PT license or eligibility to obtain licensure.
• Current CPR/AED and First Aid certification.
• Minimum of four years of progressive experience in sports PT or performance PT.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including matchdays and travel up to 100%.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive PT evaluations and manage musculoskeletal injuries.
• Own rehab programs to restore function, ROM, strength, and sport readiness.
• Deliver hands-on manual therapy, therapeutic exercise, and education.
• Create injury-risk reduction plans and document findings timely.
• Collaborate with medical staff and performance personnel on plans.
• Provide written readiness recommendations before returns to training.

Skills

Musculoskeletal assessment

Manual therapy

Return-to-performance planning

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Clinical documentation

Player education

Post-operative rehab

Team-based care

Education

Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) degree

Current, unrestricted physical therapy license

CPR/AED and First Aid certification

Job description

Gotham FC seeks an experienced Physical Therapist to deliver elite rehabilitation and return‑to‑performance support for first‑team players. You will evaluate injuries, design individualized rehab plans, and work across the Human Performance department with medical and coaching staff.

Flexible hours, matchdays, weekends, and up to 100% travel are required. The ideal candidate brings a DPT, current PT license, and sports PT experience, with strong manual therapy and communication skills to support