Athletic Therapist Jobs
Athletic Therapist jobs are open across professional sports organizations, collegiate athletics, rehabilitation clinics, and military or tactical settings, at every level from entry-level to senior and head therapist, with specializations in injury prevention, manual therapy, and return-to-play protocols. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Are you a Physical Therapist Assistant looking to thrive in a supportive, balanced environment? Join ATI, a leader in Outpatient Physical Therapy, where you’ll be part of a team redefining musculoskeletal (MSK) care. With a mission to deliver exceptional patient outcomes and empower clinicians to succeed, we provide the resources and opportunities to help you grow professionally and personally.
Why Choose ATI?
- Award-Winning Outcomes: Recognized five years in a row in the Merit-Based Incentive Payment System (MIPS), with a 90% patient satisfaction rate and a 74% Net Promoter Score.
- Outstanding Reputation: Our clinics average a 4.9 / 5 Google Review rating across locations, reflecting our commitment to exceptional care and patient experience.
- Certified Expertise: More than a decade of ABPTRFE-accredited Sports and Orthopedic Residencies (with a 96%+ first-time exam pass rate), plus an Upper Extremity Athlete Fellowship with graduates serving across collegiate and professional sports.
- Research Leadership: Our partnering nonprofit, the Institute for Musculoskeletal Advancement (iMSKA), contributes to the field with 10–15 published papers and 30+ scientific presentations each year.
- Community Impact: Through the ATI Foundation, we support individuals with physical disabilities in the communities we serve.
Clinician Support and Development
At ATI, we prioritize your growth, your well-being, and your ability to focus on patients.
- Collaborative Care: Work alongside various specialties with manageable caseloads.
- Commitment to Work–Life Balance: Spend less time on documentation with our proprietary EMR and Patient Management Tool, built by therapists for therapists to streamline workflows.
- Ongoing Learning: Access structured mentorship, residency programs, and leadership training. Click here to learn more.
- Comprehensive CEU Support: Take advantage of an external CEU benefit and 100’s of live and on-demand development sessions to stay at the forefront of evidence-based care.
Benefits Highlights
We offer a competitive compensation package with an incentive plan, and comprehensive benefits, including:
- Paid Time Off: Generous PTO, holiday pay, CEU, and “Be Well Days” to recharge, prioritize mental and physical health.
- Medical, Dental & Vision Coverage: Flexible plan options.
- 401(k) Match: Competitive employer matching.
- Childcare Tuition Assistance: Discounted rates.
- Health Savings & Flexible Spending Accounts: Tax-saving options.
- Short- & Long-Term Disability: 100% employer paid income protection plans.
- Life Insurance: Employer-paid and voluntary options.
- Parental Leave & Adoption Assistance: Paid time for new parents and support for adoption costs.
- Wellness Programs: Including weight-loss and lifestyle coaching, digital mental-health support, and 24/7 virtual telehealth access.*
- Corporate Discounts: Exclusive deals for employees.
- And more! Click here for the complete list of benefit offerings
- NEW 2026 benefit!
- Degree from an accredited Physical Therapy Assistant Program.
- Current professional licensure as a Physical Therapist Assistant or license eligible based on the rules and regulations of the state in which you are applying for role.
ATI provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
Join ATI and redefine what’s possible in MSK care.
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Are you a Physical Therapist Assistant looking to thrive in a supportive, balanced environment? Join ATI, a leader in Outpatient Physical Therapy, where you’ll be part of a team redefining musculoskeletal (MSK) care. With a mission to deliver exceptional patient outcomes and empower clinicians to succeed, we provide the resources and opportunities to help you grow professionally and personally.
Why Choose ATI?
- Award-Winning Outcomes: Recognized five years in a row in the Merit-Based Incentive Payment System (MIPS), with a 90% patient satisfaction rate and a 74% Net Promoter Score.
- Outstanding Reputation: Our clinics average a 4.9 / 5 Google Review rating across locations, reflecting our commitment to exceptional care and patient experience.
- Certified Expertise: More than a decade of ABPTRFE-accredited Sports and Orthopedic Residencies (with a 96%+ first-time exam pass rate), plus an Upper Extremity Athlete Fellowship with graduates serving across collegiate and professional sports.
- Research Leadership: Our partnering nonprofit, the Institute for Musculoskeletal Advancement (iMSKA), contributes to the field with 10–15 published papers and 30+ scientific presentations each year.
- Community Impact: Through the ATI Foundation, we support individuals with physical disabilities in the communities we serve.
Clinician Support and Development
At ATI, we prioritize your growth, your well-being, and your ability to focus on patients.
- Collaborative Care: Work alongside various specialties with manageable caseloads.
- Commitment to Work–Life Balance: Spend less time on documentation with our proprietary EMR and Patient Management Tool, built by therapists for therapists to streamline workflows.
- Ongoing Learning: Access structured mentorship, residency programs, and leadership training. Click here to learn more.
- Comprehensive CEU Support: Take advantage of an external CEU benefit and 100’s of live and on-demand development sessions to stay at the forefront of evidence-based care.
Benefits Highlights
We offer a competitive compensation package with an incentive plan, and comprehensive benefits, including:
- Paid Time Off: Generous PTO, holiday pay, CEU, and “Be Well Days” to recharge, prioritize mental and physical health.
- Medical, Dental & Vision Coverage: Flexible plan options.
- 401(k) Match: Competitive employer matching.
- Childcare Tuition Assistance: Discounted rates.
- Health Savings & Flexible Spending Accounts: Tax-saving options.
- Short- & Long-Term Disability: 100% employer paid income protection plans.
- Life Insurance: Employer-paid and voluntary options.
- Parental Leave & Adoption Assistance: Paid time for new parents and support for adoption costs.
- Wellness Programs: Including weight-loss and lifestyle coaching, digital mental-health support, and 24/7 virtual telehealth access.*
- Corporate Discounts: Exclusive deals for employees.
- And more! Click here for the complete list of benefit offerings
- NEW 2026 benefit!
- Degree from an accredited Physical Therapy Assistant Program.
- Current professional licensure as a Physical Therapist Assistant or license eligible based on the rules and regulations of the state in which you are applying for role.
ATI provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
Join ATI and redefine what’s possible in MSK care.
#LI-CT1
Virtual Employee?: No Salary Range: $30 - $39hr Location/Org Data : Dept Number: 02
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Who's Hiring
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in athletic therapist jobs.
- Board of Certification (BOC) credential and current state licensure or registration
- Experience providing sideline and game-day injury assessment and emergency response
- Proficiency in therapeutic modalities including ultrasound, electrical stimulation, and taping techniques
- Bachelor's or master's degree in athletic training from a CAATE-accredited program
- CPR, AED, and first aid certification current at time of hire
- Familiarity with electronic medical records and injury documentation software
Tips for Your Athletic Therapist Job Search
Tailor your resume to each setting
Collegiate programs care about NCAA compliance familiarity and coverage ratios, while pro teams want specific sport experience. Swap in the right terminology for each posting so your resume reflects exactly what that employer's athletes need from day one.
Highlight your BOC certification prominently
Most listings screen for Board of Certification credentials before reviewing anything else. Place your BOC status and state licensure in a dedicated credentials section at the top of your resume, not buried in a summary or education block.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists athletic therapist openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Target your specialization in your cover letter
If you focus on manual therapy, dry needling, or concussion protocols, name those skills explicitly and connect them to the team's or clinic's known patient population. Generic cover letters get skipped when specialized candidates are applying for the same post.
Prepare scenario answers for clinical decisions
Interviewers for athletic therapist roles frequently ask how you managed a specific acute injury on the sideline or escalated care under time pressure. Rehearse two or three real cases with outcomes, not hypothetical answers, so you can walk through your clinical reasoning clearly.
Negotiate your on-call and travel expectations early
Many athletic therapist contracts include mandatory travel, evening coverage, or weekend tournament duty that is not stated in the job listing. Ask about the full schedule in your first interview so you can weigh total compensation against the actual time commitment before you receive an offer.
Athletic Therapist Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most athletic therapists?
The most active employers for athletic therapists right now are PHIC, Mercy, and Cirque du Soleil, and the most openings are in Ohio, Arizona, and Delaware, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Demand tends to concentrate in regions with large collegiate athletic conferences and professional sports franchises.
How many athletic therapist jobs are remote?
About 0% of athletic therapist openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting how hands-on the role fundamentally is. The sub-areas most likely to offer remote flexibility include telehealth injury consultation, return-to-play program design, and administrative or clinical education roles within larger sports medicine organizations.
How do you become an athletic therapist?
You earn a bachelor's or master's degree in athletic training from a program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education, complete the required clinical hours embedded in that program, then pass the Board of Certification examination. After passing, you apply for the state license or registration required in the state where you plan to practice, since requirements vary by state.
How do you get hired as an athletic therapist with little or no experience?
Focus on roles in secondary schools, community colleges, or outpatient sports medicine clinics, which typically have lower competition than collegiate or professional positions. Emphasize your clinical rotation hours, the sport or patient populations you covered, and any emergency scenarios you managed independently. Volunteering for local club teams or recreational leagues builds a real caseload to discuss in interviews when paid experience is limited.
What does the athletic therapist interview process look like?
Most employers start with a phone or video screen to confirm credentials and availability, followed by an in-person interview that includes clinical scenario questions and sometimes a practical skills demonstration. Collegiate and professional team settings often involve meeting multiple stakeholders, including coaches and sports medicine staff. The process from application to offer typically moves faster when a team has an immediate coverage gap.
Where can I find and apply to athletic therapist jobs?
You can find and apply to athletic therapist jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States in one place. Find the roles that match your experience, setting preference, and location, then apply directly to each listing from the page.
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