Minor League Physical Therapist - Return-to-Play Specialist

Los Angeles Dodgers LLC; Arizona; On-site; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

LOS ANGELES DODGERS LLC is seeking a Minor League Physical Therapist based in Phoenix/Glendale, AZ to evaluate, treat, and rehabilitate minor league players recovering from injury. The role emphasizes safe return-to-play and progression, working with Sports Medicine and Performance teams to maintain continuity of care across affiliate levels.

The candidate should have a DPT and at least 5 years of clinical experience, with preference for baseball/sports medicine backgrounds.

Qualifications

• Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) from an accredited program.
• Minimum of 5 years of clinical experience preferred, ideally in baseball, sports medicine, orthopedics, or athletic settings.
• Current state PT license (Arizona licensure eligible).
• ATC and/or CSCS preferred.
• Certification(s) in dry needling and/or manual therapy preferred.
• Experience working with overhead throwing athletes strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate, treat, and progress injured players, developing short- and long-term rehabilitation plans of care.
• Design daily treatment and corrective exercise plans.
• Build and progress return-to-baseball programs in coordination with Performance staff.
• Assist with athlete testing and re-testing throughout the year and implement corrective programming based on results.
• Identify movement impairments or deficits that may increase injury risk or limit performance, in collaboration with Sports Medicine and Performance staff.
• Coordinate daily with the Senior Advisor of Return to Play, Senior Physical Therapist, and Minor League Athletic Training Coordinators on injury status, rehab progress, and plan-of-care decisions.
• Oversee rehab and return to play procedures for Minor League rehabbing players using a collaborative approach with all members of the medical and performance teams, including athletic trainers, physical therapists, mental skills coaches, sport science and nutrition.
• Report injury-related updates promptly to keep leadership and the Front Office informed.
• Communicate with Performance staff regarding players transitioning to or rehabbing at affiliates, ensuring alignment on plan of care and baseball progressions.

Skills

Communication skills

EMR documentation

Athlete care & rehab

Overhead throwing athletes

Education

Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT)

Tools

AHMS EMR

Job description

LOS ANGELES DODGERS LLC is seeking a Minor League Physical Therapist based in Phoenix/Glendale, AZ to evaluate, treat, and rehabilitate minor league players recovering from injury. The role emphasizes safe return-to-play and progression, working with Sports Medicine and Performance teams to maintain continuity of care across affiliate levels.

The candidate should have a DPT and at least 5 years of clinical experience, with preference for baseball/sports medicine backgrounds.