Performance Physical Therapist

Next Level Sports Performance & Therapy; Edmond (OK); On-site; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

7 Paid Holidays

2 Weeks PTO

Continuing Education Support

Health Insurance

Growth opportunities (Clinic Director)

Modern, athlete-focused facility

Job summary

Next Level Sports Performance & Therapy is seeking a Performance Physical Therapist to conduct full evaluations and one-on-one treatment sessions with athletes and active adults. Each patient starts with a diagnostic evaluation, followed by a clear plan and a return-to-sport program tailored to their sport and goals.

You will use manual therapy, dry needling, and strength/conditioning to build sport-specific programs, ensuring individualized care and real progress in a supportive,

Qualifications

• DPT and Oklahoma licensure or eligibility.
• CPR/BLS certified.
• SCS certification is a plus, not required.
• Dry needling certification or willingness to obtain.
• Strength and conditioning background (CSCS a strong plus).
• Experience working with athletic populations in an outcomes-focused model.

Responsibilities

• Conduct full evaluations and one-on-one treatment sessions with athletes.
• Develop criterion-based return-to-sport programs.
• Incorporate manual therapy, dry needling, and strength/conditioning tailored to sport.
• Educate and empower patients to actively participate in their recovery.
• Maintain a patient-centered, hour-long, non-rushed treatment approach.

Skills

CPR / BLS certified

Strong critical thinking

Clinical skills

Athlete-focused care

Education

Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT)

Licensed or eligible in Oklahoma

Tools

Dry needling certification

CSCS background

Job description

Tired of 10-minute sessions, generic exercise sheets, and rushing between 3 patients an hour? If you want to practice the way you were actually trained to, full one-on-one time, real evaluations, and a plan built around each patient's sport and goals, we want to talk to you.

About Next Level

Next Level Sports Performance & Therapy is built around one idea: real time, real care. We exist because most athletes and active people have been let go by rushed, high-volume care that treats symptoms instead of causes. Every patient gets a full hour, one-on-one, with a therapist who actually watches them move and explains what's really going on.

The Role

As our Performance Physical Therapist, you'll conduct full evaluations and one-on-one treatment sessions with athletes and active adults, from post-surgical rehab to sport-specific performance limitations. Every new patient starts with an evaluation-focused visit, no treatment until there's a real diagnosis and a clear plan. From there, you'll build criterion-based return-to-sport programs incorporating manual therapy, dry needling, and strength and conditioning programming tailored to each person's sport and goals.

You won't be managing a wall of patients at once. You'll have the time to actually solve the problem in front of you.

What You'll Need

• Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT), licensed or license-eligible in Oklahoma
• CPR / BLS certified
• Board-Certified Sports Clinical Specialist (SCS) a plus, not required
• Dry needling certification, or willingness to obtain
• Strength and conditioning background (CSCS a strong plus)
• Real experience or passion for working with athletic, active populations
• Strong critical thinking and clinical skills
• A genuine drive to educate and empower patients, not just treat them
• Comfortable working in an outcomes-focused model

What We Offer

• Competitive pay ($75,000 - $85,000) w/ Performance Bonuses
• 7 Paid Holidays
• 2 Weeks of PTO
• Continuing Education Support
• Health Insurance
• Opportunities for growth as we expand (Clinic Director Track)
• A modern, athlete-focused facility