Physical Therapist Sports Medicine

Serenity Med Search; Bakersfield (CA); Presencial; USD 70.000 - 90.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Sign-on bonus

Relocation assistance

Full medical, dental, vision benefits

Continuing education opportunities

Descripción de la vacante

Serenity Med Search is recruiting a Physical Therapist to join a leading outpatient sports performance clinic in Bakersfield, CA. This role offers a unique opportunity for former athletes to stay connected to sports while helping athletes recover and perform at their best.

The ideal candidate will have a strong passion for sports medicine and be a graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy program. Benefits include competitive pay, sign-on bonus, full medical coverage, and a focus on professional growth.

Formación

• Active or eligible California Physical Therapist license.
• Background as a competitive athlete (high school, collegiate, or beyond) valued.
• New grads welcome, especially those with sports clinical rotations.

Responsabilidades

• Evaluate and treat patients as a Physical Therapist.
• Treat sports-related and orthopedic injuries.
• Build return-to-play programs tailored to athletes' goals.
• Help athletes improve strength, mobility, and durability.
• Educate on recovery and injury prevention.
• Collaborate with performance professionals.

Conocimientos

Communication skills

Team-first mentality

Passion for sports medicine

Educación

Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy program (DPT preferred)

Descripción del empleo

Overview

Physical Therapist (PT) – Sports Medicine | Former Athletes Encouraged

Full-Time | Outpatient Sports Performance Clinic | Bakersfield, CA
Competitive Pay | Sign-On Bonus + Relocation Assistance

From Athlete to Clinician—Stay in the Game

A leading sports medicine and performance-based physical therapy clinic (client of Serenity Med Search) in Bakersfield is seeking a Physical Therapist (PT) who understands the mindset of athletes—because you’ve lived it.

This Physical Therapist role is ideal for someone who wants to stay connected to the world of sports while helping athletes recover, perform, and excel—from youth competitors to collegiate and professional athletes.

Why Former Athletes Thrive Here

• Work with athletes at all levels—including elite and professional competitors
• Apply your firsthand understanding of training, injury, and performance
• Be part of a high-performance culture, not a volume-driven clinic
• Collaborate with providers who speak the language of sports, strength, and movement
• Stay connected to the competitive environment you’re passionate about

What You’ll Do

• Evaluate and treat patients as a Physical Therapist in a sports-focused setting
• Treat sports-related and orthopedic injuries with a performance-first approach
• Build return-to-play programs tailored to each athlete’s goals
• Help athletes improve strength, mobility, and durability
• Educate on recovery, injury prevention, and long-term performance
• Collaborate with coaches, trainers, and other performance professionals
• Document care clearly and effectively

What We’re Looking For

• Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy program (DPT preferred)
• Active or eligible California Physical Therapist license
• Background as a competitive athlete (high school, collegiate, or beyond) strongly valued
• Passion for sports medicine, rehab, and performance training
• Strong communication skills and team-first mentality
• New grads welcome, especially those with sports clinical rotations

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salary + performance incentives
• Sign-on bonus and relocation assistance
• Full benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision
• Continuing education with a focus on sports and performance training
• Growth opportunities within a sports-focused clinical environment

Apply Today

If you’re a Physical Therapist who misses the locker room, the competition, and the drive to improve every day, this role gives you a way to stay in that world while making a lasting impact on athletes’ careers.