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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This opportunity provides students with a hands-on experience through our veterinarians, veterinary students, coaches, and barn staff to master a higher level of equine practices to better prepare them for veterinary school and/or the equine industry. This position can work during the Fall and Spring semesters.
This is a pooled posting.
Responsibilities:
Interns will master skills pertaining to the following:
- General Horse Care of Equine Athlete
- Medical Care of Equine Athlete
- Physical Therapy and Care of Equine Athlete
- Management of Equine Events
This opportunity provides students with hands-on learning experiences through the Auburn Equestrian team and cultivates connections for future internships or jobs within the equine industry.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Animal Science major
- Currently enrolled as an undergraduate student at Auburn University
PAY RANGE: USD $12.00 - USD $18.00 /Hr.
WHY WORK AT AUBURN?:
Why should YOU consider student employment at Auburn University?
- Gain valuable work experience! Student employment allows you to explore different interests, identify strengths, and make informed decisions about your future career goals.
- Build your network! Interacting with faculty, staff, and fellow students can lead to valuable connections and potential mentors.
- Make a difference! Have the satisfaction of knowing YOU are a part of providing the premier academic experience at Auburn and the life-changing work our students and employees perform.
Equal Opportunity Compliance Statement:
It is our policy to provide equal employment and education opportunities for all individuals without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other classification protected by applicable law. Please visit the Office of Equal Opportunity Compliance's website to learn more.
Overview:
This opportunity provides students with a hands-on experience through our veterinarians, veterinary students, coaches, and barn staff to master a higher level of equine practices to better prepare them for veterinary school and/or the equine industry. This position can work during the Fall and Spring semesters.
This is a pooled posting.
Responsibilities:
Interns will master skills pertaining to the following:
- General Horse Care of Equine Athlete
- Medical Care of Equine Athlete
- Physical Therapy and Care of Equine Athlete
- Management of Equine Events
This opportunity provides students with hands-on learning experiences through the Auburn Equestrian team and cultivates connections for future internships or jobs within the equine industry.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Animal Science major
- Currently enrolled as an undergraduate student at Auburn University
PAY RANGE: USD $12.00 - USD $18.00 /Hr.
WHY WORK AT AUBURN?:
Why should YOU consider student employment at Auburn University?
- Gain valuable work experience! Student employment allows you to explore different interests, identify strengths, and make informed decisions about your future career goals.
- Build your network! Interacting with faculty, staff, and fellow students can lead to valuable connections and potential mentors.
- Make a difference! Have the satisfaction of knowing YOU are a part of providing the premier academic experience at Auburn and the life-changing work our students and employees perform.
Equal Opportunity Compliance Statement:
It is our policy to provide equal employment and education opportunities for all individuals without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other classification protected by applicable law. Please visit the Office of Equal Opportunity Compliance's website to learn more.
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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.