Minor League Physical Therapist

Professional Baseball Athletic Trainers Society; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading sports organization is seeking a Minor League Physical Therapist to provide rehabilitative services within its minor league system. The role involves working closely with injured players, implementing treatment strategies, and coordinating with medical staff to enhance players' rehabilitation outcomes. Ideal candidates will hold a Doctorate in Physical Therapy along with relevant certifications, ensuring quality care for athletes.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of professional baseball experience in a medical or related field.
• Eligible or certified as a dual licensed/credentialed PT/ATC.
• Completion of the Acute Management of Injury and Illness Courses.

Responsibilities

• Assist with supervision and education of Minor League medical staff.
• Treat injured players focusing on injury prevention and rehabilitation.
• Communicate medical treatments and evaluations with the Rehabilitation Team.

Skills

Injury Prevention

Rehabilitation

Patient Education

Education

Doctorate degree (DPT)

National certification from the National Athletic Trainers Association

Sports Clinical Specialist (SCS) certificate

Job description

Minor League Physical Therapist

Organization: Milwaukee Brewers

Job Status: Full-Time

Contact Person: Frank Neville

Method of Contact: Brewers Job Opportunities | brewers.com

All phases of the hiring process must go through the above website.

As part of the Medical department, the Minor League Physical Therapist will provide rehabilitative treatment and services across the Brewers’ minor league system for both operative and non-operative patients located in Phoenix, Arizona. These services include, but are not limited to, therapeutic exercise, manual therapy, patient education, development and management of player throwing programs, and development and implementation of return-to-play progressions. The Minor League Physical Therapist will partner with coaches and interdisciplinary teams to enhance return-to-play strategies, supporting optimal rehabilitation outcomes for players.

Core duties for this role include:

1. Assist with supervision and education of the Minor League medical staff which includes Athletic Trainers, strength & conditioning personnel, etc.
2. Treat injured players with attention to injury prevention, medical treatment, and rehabilitation of injuries.
3. Communicate with Rehabilitation Team on all medical treatments, evaluations, or exams performed on players.

See Job Description details on the above Brewers application website.

Qualifications: The ideal candidate will have 1-2 years of professional baseball experience in the medical or a related field, hold national certification from the National Athletic Trainers Association, and possess a Doctorate degree (DPT) from a four-year college or university. Candidates must be eligible or certified as a dual licensed/credentialed PT/ATC, have a Sports Clinical Specialist (SCS) certificate, or have completed the Acute Management of Injury and Illness Courses approved by ABPTS Sports Specialty Council, prior to the start of the baseball season. Candidates who speak Spanish are preferred.