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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WAVY-TV 10/ WVBT FOX43 is searching for a dynamic SPORTS INTERN who wants to learn the inner workings of a newsroom and Sports Department including, but not limited to: Writing, shooting, and editing for sports reports in newscasts. The intern will be working with photographers and sports reporters in the newsroom and in the field to prep for the final on-air stories, as well as experiencing other departments and aspects of a TV station.
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This is an UNPAID / FOR-CREDIT position for the Fall semester 2026 only.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
We are looking for someone who has completed journalism and TV Production courses, understands journalistic integrity, and has a passion for the news and sports news fields. Should have a working knowledge of video editing using software like AVID/Final Cut Pro, but ADOBE Creative Suites is preferred. Familiarity with sports and newswriting software is a plus. The selected intern should expect to eventually write and edit sportscast elements and shoot and edit sports interviews/stories. Please include relevant coursework in resume/application.
The successful candidate must have a willingness to learn the inner workings of a local newsroom and how all departments in a TV station work to support each other. Before beginning, the intern must be enrolled in a college degree-granting program, and will be required to show proof of enrollment in an internship course within that program.
SCHEDULE
12-15 hours per week on site. Ability to work a varying schedule Sunday through Saturday required; days and times will vary and be set in agreement with supervisor.
APPLICATION DEADLINE
Applications close July 1, 2026.
To be considered for this job you must apply online at:
https://nexstar.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/nexstar
No calls.
EOE/Minorities/Females/Vet/Disability
INTRODUCTION
WAVY-TV 10/ WVBT FOX43 is searching for a dynamic SPORTS INTERN who wants to learn the inner workings of a newsroom and Sports Department including, but not limited to: Writing, shooting, and editing for sports reports in newscasts. The intern will be working with photographers and sports reporters in the newsroom and in the field to prep for the final on-air stories, as well as experiencing other departments and aspects of a TV station.
ABOUT THE ROLE
This is an UNPAID / FOR-CREDIT position for the Fall semester 2026 only.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
We are looking for someone who has completed journalism and TV Production courses, understands journalistic integrity, and has a passion for the news and sports news fields. Should have a working knowledge of video editing using software like AVID/Final Cut Pro, but ADOBE Creative Suites is preferred. Familiarity with sports and newswriting software is a plus. The selected intern should expect to eventually write and edit sportscast elements and shoot and edit sports interviews/stories. Please include relevant coursework in resume/application.
The successful candidate must have a willingness to learn the inner workings of a local newsroom and how all departments in a TV station work to support each other. Before beginning, the intern must be enrolled in a college degree-granting program, and will be required to show proof of enrollment in an internship course within that program.
SCHEDULE
12-15 hours per week on site. Ability to work a varying schedule Sunday through Saturday required; days and times will vary and be set in agreement with supervisor.
APPLICATION DEADLINE
Applications close July 1, 2026.
To be considered for this job you must apply online at:
https://nexstar.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/nexstar
No calls.
EOE/Minorities/Females/Vet/Disability
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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.