Title: Minor League Physical Therapist

Job Description: The Baltimore Orioles are seeking a full-time Minor League Physical Therapist. This position will require daily interaction with field staff, team physicians, Head Athletic Trainer, Minor League Medical Coordinator, Senior Organization Physical Therapist, as well as other staff and front office members in addition to the daily player care responsibilities. Responsibilities will include time spent in both team facilities; primarily at the team’s academy located in San Antonio de Guerra, DR as well as some time spent at the team complexes in Sarasota, Florida. The Minor League Physical Therapist will provide rehabilitative care to injured athletes throughout the organization. The individual would be asked to relocate to Sarasota, Florida and would be expected to continue appropriate player care throughout the calendar year.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Ensure that consistent rehab standards and philosophy are maintained for the Baltimore Orioles Sports Medicine & Performance Team (SM&P Staff) across the entire organization
Collaborate with organization’s Certified Athletic Trainers, team physicians, strength and conditioning coaches, mental skills coaches, sport scientists, dieticians, front office, and player development staff to care for athletes and implement organizational programs
Assist with injury prevention, evaluation, management, and rehabilitation of non-40-Man and DSL Players
Communicate injury and rehab updates to the Head Athletic Trainer, Minor League Medical Coordinator, International Medical Coordinator, and Senior Organization Physical Therapist
Help manage post-injury care for non-40-man roster players, including designing rehab programs, providing treatments, coordinating rehab assignments, and communicating with Certified Athletic Trainers and Physical Therapists regarding athlete care
Assist with continued development of Baltimore Orioles rehab philosophies and implementation across the organization
Assist with continued development of Baltimore Orioles SM&P Staff Continuing Education Program for ATC’s, PT’s, and S&C
Thorough documentation of all injuries/illnesses including daily notes, physician notes, and other required documentation and reporting. Needs to be familiar with MLB EMR system
Occasional work out coverage including pre/post treatments and field set up
Collaborate with Athletic Training, Strength and Conditioning, and Sport Science staff to create objective measure for rehab and utilize these measures in progressing athlete care
Assist with player acquisition risk assessments in conjunction with the SM&P staff
Ability to demonstrate professionalism in high stress situations
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions
Daily training room cleaning duties
Hydrotherapy Room Maintenance
Frequent travel will include the following but not limited to:
- DR Academy for DSL long term rehabs
- Affiliate locations when necessary

Qualifications:

Required:

Licensed Physical Therapist (PT)
Willing to relocate to Sarasota, FL and potentially spend extended periods of time at the DR Academy

Desired:

Certified Athletic Trainer (ATC)
Bilingual (English & Spanish)
Experience in Professional Sports
MLB Internship Experience
Experience in the Collegiate Sports Medicine Setting

Location and Hours:

Will split time between team complexes in Sarasota, FL and the Dominican Republic

Travel:

Travel is to be expected frequent in this role.

Application Deadline:

Until position is filled

DISCLAIMER:
The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the employee in this position. The duties listed do not represent an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of a person in this position.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT:

The Baltimore Orioles are an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of the Baltimore Orioles to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race (including hair textures, afro hairstyles, or protective hairstyles), color, national origin or ancestry, religion or creed, gender or sex (including pregnancy), age, disability, citizenship status, marital status, veteran’s status, genetic predisposition or carrier status, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law.