MiLB Physical Therapist: Baseball Rehab & Return-to-Play

St. Louis Cardinals; Florida; On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

The St. Louis Cardinals are seeking a Physical Therapist to provide comprehensive rehabilitation and sports medicine services at the Jupiter, Florida training complex. You will collaborate with team physicians, athletic trainers, and performance staff to optimize player health and guide return-to-play progressions throughout all seasons.

The role requires advanced clinical expertise in baseball-specific movement patterns and a commitment to high-quality care in a professional sports environment.

Qualifications

• Doctorate in Physical Therapy (DPT) from an accredited program.
• State licensure in Florida or ability to obtain licensure within 6 months of employment.
• Current CPR/AED certification and basic life support training.
• Minimum 3 years of clinical physical therapy experience in sports medicine/orthopedic/athletic settings.
• Experience working with athletes at the collegiate, professional, or elite amateur level.
• Knowledge of overhead athlete biomechanics and baseball-specific movement patterns.

Responsibilities

• Clinical Care: Provide evaluations, treatment plans, and rehab programs for minor league players.
• Rehabilitation & Return to Competition: Lead return-to-play progressions with performance and skill staff.
• Injury Prevention & Movement Assessment: Conduct screenings and develop corrective programs.
• Communication & Documentation: Maintain updates with teams and ensure documentation standards.
• Interdisciplinary Player Development: Collaborate with physicians, performance staff, and skill staff.

Skills

Sports medicine

Biomechanics

Athlete care

Communication

Education

Doctorate in Physical Therapy (DPT)

Florida licensure or eligibility

Job description

The St. Louis Cardinals are seeking a Physical Therapist to provide comprehensive rehabilitation and sports medicine services at the Jupiter, Florida training complex. You will collaborate with team physicians, athletic trainers, and performance staff to optimize player health and guide return-to-play progressions throughout all seasons.

The role requires advanced clinical expertise in baseball-specific movement patterns and a commitment to high-quality care in a professional sports environment.