Sports Resident Physical Therapist

Select Medical; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Start Strong mentorship

CEU program

Generous PTO

Comprehensive health plan

401(k) retirement

Career growth opportunities

Internal mobility

Job summary

NovaCare Rehabilitation in Philadelphia offers a Sports Physical Therapy Residency for a 12-month ABPTRFE-accredited program. It combines mentored and independent clinical hours in Temple University and Villanova University training rooms, with on-site outpatient clinic experience.

The residency, open to one applicant per year, includes didactic labs, field hours, and interdisciplinary shadowing. This full-time role provides benefits and potential internal movement across 1900 centers.

Qualifications

• Doctoral Degree (DPT) in Physical Therapy is required.
• Licensed or eligible to be licensed with PA Physical Therapy.
• Current CPR/AED/First Aid certifications.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate, treat, direct, and document treatment for patients.
• Complete and maintain all required training and compliance with regulations.
• Coordinate rehabilitation with staff athletic trainers and team physicians.

Skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Doctoral Degree (DPT) in Physical Therapy

PA Physical Therapy license

Job description

Overview

Position: Sports Resident Physical Therapist

Location: 511 N Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA 19123

Schedule: Full-time Weekdays, Some Weekends for athletic coverage

Compensation: $53,5000/Yr

At NovaCare Rehabilitation, we take pride in creating an exceptional patient experience, helping our patients get back to athletics, work, life, and the things they love. Every physical therapist's journey becomes a testament to excellence, innovation, and life-changing patient care. We are here to nurture your growth as a physical therapist.

NovaCare Rehabilitation is the preferred provider of physical therapy and athletic training services for Temple University athletics as well as many other partners in the Philadelphia region.

NovaCare Rehabilitation is now accepting applicants for a full-time Physical Therapist for our Sports Physical Therapy Residency program.

This 12 month ABPTRFE accredited sports residency program includes a combination of mentored and independent clinical hours in the Temple University Olympic sports and Football training rooms, Villanova University training room, as well as our Spring Garden NovaCare outpatient clinic. Additional professional experiences with select partners are included within this program. This experience also includes a combination of sports and orthopedic specific didactic course work and in person labs. Utilizing NovaCare’s relationships with local sports teams and treating physicians the resident will also complete interdisciplinary shadowing, and over 200 on field hours. For the duration of this program, as long as the resident remains in good standing within the program, the resident will be considered a full time employee of NovaCare and will be eligible for full time benefits. We accept one resident per calendar year. We are inviting applicants to apply by November 15th for a July start.

Our comprehensive benefits package supports your career growth and personal well-being:

• Start Strong: Our mentorship and orientation programs ensure a successful transition
• Elevate Your Skills: Unmatched CEU program with paid national certifications
• Recharge & Refresh: Generous PTO to maintain a healthy work-life balance
• Your Health Matters: Comprehensive medical/RX, health, vision, and dental plan offerings
• Invest in Your Future: Company-matching 401(k) retirement plans as well as life and disability protection
• Advance your Career: We offer growth and specialties nationwide (aquatics, sports medicine, neuro, pelvic, concussion, hand therapy + more)
• Go Anywhere with Us: 1900 centers in 39 states, offering internal movement

Responsibilities

Responsibilities and Duties will include:

• Complete and maintain all corporate and clinical services required training and maintain compliance with state/local/federal regulations
• Evaluate, treat, direct, and document treatment for patients
• Maintain open and respectful communication with colleagues, physicians, patients, family members and third-party payors
• Attend/participate in center meetings as directed by the center manager
• Performs assessment, rehabilitation and treatment for athletes and patients.
• Coordinates rehabilitation of injuries and surgical cases with the staff athletic trainers and team physicians.
• Completes accurate and timely electronic documentation of services in accordance with professional and compliance standards.
• Maintains PA State Licensure through the PA PTAT Board for physical therapy.

Qualifications

• Doctoral Degree (DPT) in Physical Therapy from an APTA Accredited University is REQUIRED.
• Licensed, or immediately eligible to be licensed, with the PA Physical Therapy.
• Current CPR/AED/First Aid certifications.

Additional Data

Equal Opportunity Employer/including Disabled/Veterans