CPT Sports Physical Therapist Jobs
Sports Physical Therapist CPT positions place you inside athletic training rooms, sports medicine clinics, and rehabilitation facilities while your DSO keeps the work tied to your physical therapy curriculum. Your CPT authorization must match the employer's actual role, so confirm the position description aligns with your program requirements before signing anything.
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Job Description Summary:
Assists in the development and implementation of programs and projects to support the organization's strategic initiatives.
Job Description:
Essential Functions:
- Gathers and analyzes data. Runs pre-defined queries and formats reports as appropriate.
- Compiles and builds presentation materials to support projects, showcases new initiatives, reports data findings or other related information.
- Attends weekly group development sessions and actively participates in all NCH intern events.
- Applies strategic, system-level thinking and operational excellence techniques for problem solving.
- Performs some clerical office coordination and administrative tasks as needed.
- Collaborates directly with manager and provides recommendations to improve department or business unit.
Education Requirement:
Enrollment in High School or an accredited undergraduate, graduate, or doctorate program, preferred.
Licensure Requirement:
(not specified)
Certifications:
(not specified)
Skills:
- Proficiency in MS Office.
- Effective written and oral communication skills.
- Ability to work within teams and maintain professional composure in a dynamic work environment that often requires management and completion of multiple tasks.
- Demonstrates sound judgment and ability to apply logical and critical thought processes when developing solutions.
- Displays a positive presence and interacts with all levels of staff, outside vendors, consultants, and physicians.
Experience:
Previous work experience in the medical field, preferred.
Physical Requirements:
OCCASIONALLY: Lifting / Carrying: 0-10 lbs, Lifting / Carrying: 11-20 lbs, Pushing / Pulling: 0-25 lbs
FREQUENTLY: Bend/twist, Squat/kneel, Standing, Walking
CONTINUOUSLY: Audible speech, Computer skills, Decision Making, Flexing/extending of neck, Hand use: grasping, gripping, turning, Hearing acuity, Interpreting Data, Peripheral vision, Problem solving, Repetitive hand/arm use, Seeing – Far/near, Sitting
Additional Physical Requirements performed but not listed above:
- Requires focus and attention to detail while multi-tasking.
- Able to perform effectively during stressful situations.
"The above list of duties is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by individuals assigned to this classification. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties performed by the individuals so classified, nor is it intended to limit or modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under their supervision. EOE M/F/Disability/Vet"
Overview:
Job Description Summary:
Assists in the development and implementation of programs and projects to support the organization's strategic initiatives.
Job Description:
Essential Functions:
- Gathers and analyzes data. Runs pre-defined queries and formats reports as appropriate.
- Compiles and builds presentation materials to support projects, showcases new initiatives, reports data findings or other related information.
- Attends weekly group development sessions and actively participates in all NCH intern events.
- Applies strategic, system-level thinking and operational excellence techniques for problem solving.
- Performs some clerical office coordination and administrative tasks as needed.
- Collaborates directly with manager and provides recommendations to improve department or business unit.
Education Requirement:
Enrollment in High School or an accredited undergraduate, graduate, or doctorate program, preferred.
Licensure Requirement:
(not specified)
Certifications:
(not specified)
Skills:
- Proficiency in MS Office.
- Effective written and oral communication skills.
- Ability to work within teams and maintain professional composure in a dynamic work environment that often requires management and completion of multiple tasks.
- Demonstrates sound judgment and ability to apply logical and critical thought processes when developing solutions.
- Displays a positive presence and interacts with all levels of staff, outside vendors, consultants, and physicians.
Experience:
Previous work experience in the medical field, preferred.
Physical Requirements:
OCCASIONALLY: Lifting / Carrying: 0-10 lbs, Lifting / Carrying: 11-20 lbs, Pushing / Pulling: 0-25 lbs
FREQUENTLY: Bend/twist, Squat/kneel, Standing, Walking
CONTINUOUSLY: Audible speech, Computer skills, Decision Making, Flexing/extending of neck, Hand use: grasping, gripping, turning, Hearing acuity, Interpreting Data, Peripheral vision, Problem solving, Repetitive hand/arm use, Seeing – Far/near, Sitting
Additional Physical Requirements performed but not listed above:
- Requires focus and attention to detail while multi-tasking.
- Able to perform effectively during stressful situations.
"The above list of duties is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by individuals assigned to this classification. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties performed by the individuals so classified, nor is it intended to limit or modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under their supervision. EOE M/F/Disability/Vet"
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Get Access To All JobsSports Physical Therapist CPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Sports Physical Therapist CPT position need to be in a clinical setting or can it be with a sports team?
CPT is defined by its relationship to your curriculum, not the physical setting. A role with a professional sports team, collegiate athletic department, or a private sports medicine clinic all qualify as long as your DSO determines the work is an integral part of your physical therapy program. The offer letter must describe duties that map directly to your coursework, and your school must authorize that specific employer and role on your I-20.
Can I do CPT as a Sports Physical Therapist before I complete my clinical rotations?
CPT timing depends entirely on your program's curriculum structure. Many Doctor of Physical Therapy programs integrate CPT into later clinical year coursework, so early-program CPT in a sports PT role may not be approvable if the courses that justify it haven't started yet. Talk to your DSO and academic advisor together to identify which semester the CPT authorization can realistically begin based on your enrolled coursework.
How do I find Sports Physical Therapist employers who have hired F-1 students before?
Check Migrate Mate, which shows employers with verified DOL Labor Condition Application filing history in physical therapy-related occupations. Employers who have previously filed LCAs in your occupation code are far more likely to understand CPT authorization paperwork and provide the detailed offer letters DSOs require. University athletic departments and hospital-affiliated sports medicine programs are also structurally more familiar with F-1 student hiring.
What happens to my CPT authorization if my Sports Physical Therapist job changes responsibilities mid-semester?
Your CPT authorization is tied to the specific employer and role description listed on your I-20. If your duties shift significantly, for example moving from direct patient care to administrative work, your existing CPT authorization may no longer cover the new responsibilities. You'd need to return to your DSO, get a new CPT authorization reflecting the updated role, and receive a revised I-20 before the new duties begin.
Does full-time CPT as a Sports Physical Therapist affect my OPT eligibility?
Yes. USCIS rules state that 12 months or more of full-time CPT before graduation eliminates your OPT eligibility entirely. Part-time CPT does not count against OPT. If you're planning a full-time sports PT clinical placement that runs a year or longer, factor the OPT impact into your longer-term work authorization strategy before authorizing the placement with your DSO.