Sports Physical Therapist

Sports Physical Therapist
Job Ref: 33642
Category: Physical Therapy
Location: 133 Old Road to Nine Acre Corner, Concord, MA 01742
Department: Westford Physical Therapy
Schedule: Full Time
Shift: Day/Eve shift
Hours: TBD
Pay Range: $37.00 - $55.00 per hour

Join a dynamic Sports Medicine and Performance team dedicated to helping athletes and active individuals recover, rebuild strength, and safely return to the activities they love.

Emerson Health is seeking a Sports Physical Therapist who is passionate about working with youth and adult athletes, orthopedic patients, and active individuals. In this role, you will evaluate and treat sports injuries, develop personalized rehabilitation plans, and guide patients through strength training and return-to-play progression programs.

Working within a collaborative environment, you will partner closely with physicians, athletic trainers, strength coaches, and rehabilitation specialists to deliver high-quality, patient-centered care.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Physical Therapist who enjoys working with athletic populations, sports injuries, and performance-based rehabilitation.
What You'll Do

Evaluate and treat patients with sports injuries, orthopedic conditions, and musculoskeletal disorders

Develop individualized rehabilitation and return-to-play programs

Provide care to youth and adult athletes as well as general orthopedic patients

Collaborate with coaches, athletic trainers, strength and conditioning professionals, and physicians

Monitor patient progress and adjust treatment plans to optimize recovery and performance

Educate patients and families on injury prevention, rehabilitation, and safe return to sport

Maintain accurate patient documentation and treatment records
What We're Looking For

The ideal candidate brings clinical expertise in sports rehabilitation, enjoys problem solving, and thrives in a team-based sports medicine environment.

Candidates with experience in strength and conditioning, athletic training, or performance rehabilitation are strongly encouraged to apply.
Minimum Qualifications
Education

Bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited Physical Therapy program
Experience

Previous outpatient or sports rehabilitation experience strongly preferred
Licensure & Certification

Current Massachusetts Physical Therapy license required
BLS Healthcare Provider certification required

Preferred certifications or interest in pursuing:

OCS - Orthopedic Clinical Specialist

SCS - Sports Clinical Specialist

CSCS - Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist
Skills & Strengths

Strong clinical expertise in sports rehabilitation and orthopedic care

Excellent problem-solving and critical thinking skills

Ability to collaborate effectively within a multidisciplinary sports medicine team

Professional and courteous communication skills with patients, families, and colleagues

Ability to prioritize workload and respond to urgent patient needs

Commitment to service excellence and patient-centered care

Strong computer skills and ability to maintain patient confidentiality