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Job listing closed on 24 Feb 2024
1 Feb 2024

Physical Therapist

🇺🇸 Leesburg, VA, USA
Full Time
3+ years exp.

Job Overview
The Club Physical Therapist will be primarily responsible for the rehabilitation of the Player. The Physical Therapist will report directly to the Chief Medical Officer and Head Athletic Trainer. Under the supervision of the Chief Medical Officer and the Head Athletic Trainer/Therapist, the Physical Therapist will coordinate rehabilitation, evaluations, plan of care, progress notes, and discharge notes on all Players.

Duties and Responsibilities
Working in collaboration with the Medical Staff:

  • Performs physical therapy services for the Club’s Players under the guide of the Head Athletic Trainer/Therapist as ordered by the Club’s Chief Medical Officer
  • Provide up-to-date physical therapy evaluation, plan of care, progress notes, and discharge notes maintained in the League electronic medical record (EMR)
  • Maintain a complete and up-to-date physical therapy record in the League EMR
  • Maintain Physical Therapy supplies and clinical equipment
  • Comply with all MLS medical policies and protocol
  • Comply with OSHA standards with regard to blood borne pathogens
  • Participate as part of the Club’s Medical Staff as required by the Club

Educational Experience

  • Four (4) year bachelor’s degree
  • Doctor of Physical Therapy Degree (DPT)

Licenses or Certifications

  • Passed National Physical Therapy Exam
  • Possess personal professional liability insurance
  • Active, credentialed and licensed in the state(s) where the Club has home matches or trains
  • CPR certification for Health Care Provider
  • Preferred APTA OCS, SCS or NATABOC Certified Athletic Trainers/Therapists, CSCS, and/or PES, Certified Performance Sport Specialist (CPSS)

Work Experience

  • Minimum of three (3) years of experience in a sports environment at an elite level
  • Soccer experience preferred
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