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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Work Type91% On-site
Top LocationNew York, NY
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Summer 2027 FOX Sports Internship Program
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Summer 2027 FOX Sports Internship Program
Fox Corporation
Los Angeles, California
$20.00/hr
On-Site
None
51-200

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Equine Sports Management Intern
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Equine Sports Management Intern
Auburn University
Auburn University, Alabama
$12 - $18/hr
On-Site
None
1,001-5,000

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Raven Sports Network Pre-Game/Halftime Producer
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Raven Sports Network Pre-Game/Halftime Producer
Franklin Pierce University
Rindge, New Hampshire
Multimedia Production
Events & Tourism
Videography
Video Editing
Event Planning
Photography
On-Site
None

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Sales Support Intern (Sports & Emerging Products)
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Sales Support Intern (Sports & Emerging Products)
Yieldmo, Inc.
Remote
Partnerships & Business Development
Customer Success
Marketing
Business Development
$73k/yr
Remote (US)
Associate's

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Intern, Applied Sports Science
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Intern, Applied Sports Science
The University of Texas at Austin
Austin, Texas
On-Site
Associate's

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Sports 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.