Sports Physical Therapist Jobs
Sports Physical Therapist jobs are open across sports medicine clinics, professional and collegiate athletics, hospitals, and rehabilitation centers, at every level from new-grad to senior clinician and director, with specializations in orthopedics, manual therapy, and return-to-sport rehabilitation. Find a role that fits from the openings below and apply directly.
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INTRODUCTION
State of Location:
New Jersey
As an outpatient orthopedic clinician, you will have the opportunity to work with patients varying in age and diagnosis based on each clinic's specialty. Our treatment sessions are individualized, allowing a patient-centered focus and approach. Ivy's rewarding work environment allows collaboration and mentorship while maintaining autonomy and growth that is specific to each of our clinicians' passions and expertise.
Join Ivy Rehab’s dedicated team where you’re not just an employee, but a valued teammate! Together, we provide world-class care in physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, and applied behavior analysis (ABA) services. Our culture promotes authenticity, inclusion, growth, community, and a passion for exceptional care for every patient.
Position Summary
Sports Physical Therapist
SALARY RANGE
$90,000 - $105,000
SIGN ON BONUS
$10,000
We encourage our clinicians to pursue specialties they are passionate about such as Orthopedics, Pelvic Health, Oncology, Vestibular, Hand, Pediatric, Neuro, Vertigo, Sports, Parkinson’s Disease, Performing Arts, Pulmonary Disease, Concussion Management, Dry Needling (depending on state), and much more!
WHY CHOOSE IVY?
- Best Employer: A prestigious honor to be recognized by Modern Healthcare, signifying excellence in our industry and providing an outstanding workplace culture.
- Innovative Resources & Mentorship: Access to abundant resources, robust mentorship, and career advice for unparalleled success.
- Exceeding Expectations: Deliver best-in-class care and witness exceptional patient outcomes.
- Incentives Galore: Eligibility for full benefits package beginning within your first month of employment. Generous PTO (Paid Time Off) plans, paid holidays, and annual CEU (Continuing education) incentives. Tax free student loan repayment options and/or sign-on bonus opportunities.
- Exceptional Partnerships: Collaborate with leaders like Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS) and educational partners for continuous learning.
- Empowering Values: Live by values that prioritize teamwork, growth, and serving others.
COMMITMENT TO CLINICAL EXCELLENCE
We take pride in the extraordinary accomplishments of our clinicians:
- Exceptional Care: Recognition through the MIPS program two years in a row, scoring 98 out of 100!
- Functional Improvement: 81st percentile ranking per episode across all patient types for the past 12 months.
- Pelvic Floor Specialists: Top 15% most recent ranking for functional improvement per episode in patients with pelvic floor dysfunction.
- Orthopedic Success: Top 20% most recent ranking for all orthopedic conditions and shoulder-related conditions.
- Milestone Recognition: Accreditation from the American Board of Physical Therapy Residency and Fellowship Education (ABPTRFE) for our Ivy Rehab HSS Orthopedic Residency programs.
- Patient-First Mentality: Reasonable caseloads so you can spend more time with your patients focusing on their individualized treatment plan.
HOW IVY INVESTS IN YOU
- Clinical Team Support: Mentorship and peer-to-peer learning opportunities.
- Limitless CEU Learning: Access live and on-demand courses with CEU reimbursement.
- Professional Education Planning (PEP): Create a specialization roadmap annually.
- Clinical Career Ladder: Recognition and rewards for skill development.
- Leadership Development: Courses to develop strong leadership skills.
- External Educational Partners: Collaborate with industry-leading institutes.
- Residency Programs: Specialized residency programs for continuous growth.
- Open Your Own Clinic: Explore equity partnership opportunities.
At Ivy, we foster a culture of lifelong learning. Experienced teammates are encouraged to become certified clinical instructors and mentor students.
POSITION QUALIFICATIONS
- Graduate from an accredited Physical Therapy program.
- Current or pending licensure as a Physical Therapist within the respective state.
- Dedication to exceptional patient outcomes and quality of care.
We are an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity and inclusion in all aspects of the recruiting and employment process. Actual salaries depend on a variety of factors, including experience, specialty, education, and organizational need. Any listed salary range or contractual rate does not include bonuses/incentive, differential pay, or other forms of compensation or benefits.
INTRODUCTION
State of Location:
New Jersey
As an outpatient orthopedic clinician, you will have the opportunity to work with patients varying in age and diagnosis based on each clinic's specialty. Our treatment sessions are individualized, allowing a patient-centered focus and approach. Ivy's rewarding work environment allows collaboration and mentorship while maintaining autonomy and growth that is specific to each of our clinicians' passions and expertise.
Join Ivy Rehab’s dedicated team where you’re not just an employee, but a valued teammate! Together, we provide world-class care in physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, and applied behavior analysis (ABA) services. Our culture promotes authenticity, inclusion, growth, community, and a passion for exceptional care for every patient.
Position Summary
Sports Physical Therapist
SALARY RANGE
$90,000 - $105,000
SIGN ON BONUS
$10,000
We encourage our clinicians to pursue specialties they are passionate about such as Orthopedics, Pelvic Health, Oncology, Vestibular, Hand, Pediatric, Neuro, Vertigo, Sports, Parkinson’s Disease, Performing Arts, Pulmonary Disease, Concussion Management, Dry Needling (depending on state), and much more!
WHY CHOOSE IVY?
- Best Employer: A prestigious honor to be recognized by Modern Healthcare, signifying excellence in our industry and providing an outstanding workplace culture.
- Innovative Resources & Mentorship: Access to abundant resources, robust mentorship, and career advice for unparalleled success.
- Exceeding Expectations: Deliver best-in-class care and witness exceptional patient outcomes.
- Incentives Galore: Eligibility for full benefits package beginning within your first month of employment. Generous PTO (Paid Time Off) plans, paid holidays, and annual CEU (Continuing education) incentives. Tax free student loan repayment options and/or sign-on bonus opportunities.
- Exceptional Partnerships: Collaborate with leaders like Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS) and educational partners for continuous learning.
- Empowering Values: Live by values that prioritize teamwork, growth, and serving others.
COMMITMENT TO CLINICAL EXCELLENCE
We take pride in the extraordinary accomplishments of our clinicians:
- Exceptional Care: Recognition through the MIPS program two years in a row, scoring 98 out of 100!
- Functional Improvement: 81st percentile ranking per episode across all patient types for the past 12 months.
- Pelvic Floor Specialists: Top 15% most recent ranking for functional improvement per episode in patients with pelvic floor dysfunction.
- Orthopedic Success: Top 20% most recent ranking for all orthopedic conditions and shoulder-related conditions.
- Milestone Recognition: Accreditation from the American Board of Physical Therapy Residency and Fellowship Education (ABPTRFE) for our Ivy Rehab HSS Orthopedic Residency programs.
- Patient-First Mentality: Reasonable caseloads so you can spend more time with your patients focusing on their individualized treatment plan.
HOW IVY INVESTS IN YOU
- Clinical Team Support: Mentorship and peer-to-peer learning opportunities.
- Limitless CEU Learning: Access live and on-demand courses with CEU reimbursement.
- Professional Education Planning (PEP): Create a specialization roadmap annually.
- Clinical Career Ladder: Recognition and rewards for skill development.
- Leadership Development: Courses to develop strong leadership skills.
- External Educational Partners: Collaborate with industry-leading institutes.
- Residency Programs: Specialized residency programs for continuous growth.
- Open Your Own Clinic: Explore equity partnership opportunities.
At Ivy, we foster a culture of lifelong learning. Experienced teammates are encouraged to become certified clinical instructors and mentor students.
POSITION QUALIFICATIONS
- Graduate from an accredited Physical Therapy program.
- Current or pending licensure as a Physical Therapist within the respective state.
- Dedication to exceptional patient outcomes and quality of care.
We are an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity and inclusion in all aspects of the recruiting and employment process. Actual salaries depend on a variety of factors, including experience, specialty, education, and organizational need. Any listed salary range or contractual rate does not include bonuses/incentive, differential pay, or other forms of compensation or benefits.
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A snapshot from current openings nationwide, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- Genesis Orthopedics & Sports Medicine18
- Rehab Employee Services7
- Proactive Physical Therapy & Sports Medicine5
- Bronson Healthcare2
- Ivy Rehab Network2
Top Industries Hiring
- Healthcare & Medical Services47
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in sports physical therapist jobs.
- Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) degree from an accredited program
- Active state physical therapy license in the state of employment
- Sports Certified Specialist (SCS) or willingness to pursue certification
- Experience with orthopedic and sports injury evaluation and treatment
- Proficiency in manual therapy techniques and therapeutic exercise prescription
- Familiarity with electronic medical records systems such as WebPT or Epic
Tips for Your Sports Physical Therapist Job Search
Tailor your resume for clinical settings
List your clinical rotations by setting, not just hours completed. Employers in sports medicine want to see orthopedic and sport-specific placements. Name the patient populations you treated and any return-to-sport protocols you followed, not just general outpatient experience.
Highlight certifications beyond your license
Certifications like the SCS, CSCS, or dry needling credentials move your application to the top of the stack at sports medicine clinics. Call them out in a dedicated credentials section, not buried in a skills list, so screeners find them immediately.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists sports physical therapist openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Target postings by team and facility type
A job title like 'physical therapist' at a sports-medicine practice and one at a general outpatient clinic are very different jobs. Filter by facility type or read the patient population section carefully so your cover letter speaks directly to the athletes or sport-specific demands the employer treats.
Prepare sport-specific case scenarios for interviews
Interviewers at sports medicine and athletic organizations often present a real injury scenario, such as an ACL reconstruction at week six or a hamstring strain before a playoff game. Rehearse your clinical reasoning out loud, including load management decisions and return-to-sport criteria, before you walk in.
Negotiate clinical resources, not just base pay
Ask about continuing education reimbursement, access to on-site strength and conditioning equipment, and caseload caps during your offer conversation. These factors directly affect your clinical growth and daily workload in sports PT, and they vary widely across employers.
Sports Physical Therapist Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most sports physical therapists?
The companies hiring the most sports physical therapists right now include Genesis Orthopedics & Sports Medicine, Rehab Employee Services, and Proactive Physical Therapy & Sports Medicine, with the largest share of openings in Illinois, Ohio, and Colorado, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. Demand tends to be highest near major athletic programs, professional sports markets, and large multi-specialty sports medicine networks.
How many sports physical therapist jobs are remote?
About 0% of sports physical therapist openings are fully remote or hybrid as of June 2026, given that most roles require hands-on patient care. Remote work is most common in consulting, telehealth-based injury screening, and sports performance coaching roles that do not require direct manual treatment.
How do you become a sports physical therapist?
You become a sports physical therapist by completing an accredited Doctor of Physical Therapy program, passing the National Physical Therapy Examination, and obtaining a state license. From there, gaining clinical experience in orthopedic or sports settings and earning the Sports Certified Specialist credential through the American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties positions you for dedicated sports medicine roles.
Can I get hired as a sports physical therapist with little experience?
Yes, new graduates can get hired in sports PT by emphasizing clinical rotations in orthopedic or sports settings, volunteering or interning with athletic programs during school, and targeting facilities that offer structured mentorship or residency programs. Applying to sports medicine clinics that work with recreational athletes is often a more accessible entry point than jumping straight into professional or collegiate team roles.
What does the sports physical therapist interview process look like?
The interview process typically involves a phone or video screen with HR or a clinic director, followed by an in-person interview that includes clinical scenario questions and sometimes a tour of the facility. Some employers ask you to demonstrate an evaluation or treatment technique. Final-round interviews at team or collegiate settings often include a meeting with coaching or athletic training staff to assess culture fit.
Where can I find and apply to sports physical therapist jobs?
You can find and apply to sports physical therapist jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search the listings to find roles that match your specialty, preferred setting, and location, then apply directly to each listing that fits.
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