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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Job Summary
If you’re an energetic, purpose-driven Physical Therapist who’s ready to start (or restart) your career in a setting that feels more like a team and less like a factory, you might have just found your people.
At Cypher Sports Rehab and Performance, we’re not your typical clinic. We blend rehab with performance and education with empowerment. Whether you’re a new grad or an early-career clinician looking to level up, this is your chance to work with patients who care, in a place that values your time, talent, and trajectory.
What Makes Cypher Different?
1-on-1 for a Full Hour
Every session is 60 minutes of focused work with active adults and athletes who actually want to get better.
A True Performance Environment
You’ll treat inside a gym. Squat racks, kettlebells, barbells, turf, sleds, bands, and everything needed to blend rehab with real strength and movement.
Mentorship That Actually Matters
You’ll train directly with one of the few SCS-credentialed sports specialists in South Florida. We sharpen clinical reasoning, movement analysis, and programming.
A Sustainable Caseload
6–8 patients per day. Enough volume to grow, never enough to burn you out.
Athlete Vibes Only
Sneakers, clean gym gear, and a performance-first atmosphere. No khakis. No lab coats.
A Team You Want to Be Around
Cypher is built on community. We're supportive, driven, and obsessed with doing things the right way.
Compensation & Benefits
Salary: $95,000 - $108,000
Benefits: Health, PTO, Con Ed
Flexibility: Build a schedule that keeps you balanced and performing
Growth Paths: Leadership, sports performance, and mentorship roles as we scale
About the Role
We’re hiring a full-time Physical Therapist who wants to work at the intersection of rehab and performance.
You’ll succeed here if you:
- Love working with active adults and athletes
- Enjoy solving complex movement problems
- Want mentorship that accelerates your career
- Thrive in a collaborative, high-performance environment
- Want autonomy, creativity, and room to grow
Your Day-to-Day:
- Evaluate through a movement and performance lens
- Build individualized programs from rehab → strength → return-to-sport
- Participate in weekly mentorship and case review
- Create and progress performance plans for athletes and active adults
- Build relationships with local gyms, coaches, and health pros
Who You Are
- Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) - Please do not apply unless you have it or WILL have it.
- Bonus: CSCS, OCS, SCS, or strong S&C background
- Skilled in manual therapy + functional strength work
- Curious, adaptable, and passionate about working with athletes
- Someone who cares about results, not quotas
Who We Are
Cypher Sports Rehab is a performance-based physical therapy practice in Boca Raton focused on helping active adults and their kids overcome pain and injury, and perform better.
We’re growing fast and building a team that wants to set the standard for sports PT in South Florida.
Next Steps
We review applications quickly.
If this sounds like the environment you’ve been looking for, send your resume to
ben@cyphersportsrehab.com.
Pay: $90,000.00 - $108,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Continuing education credits
- Health insurance
- Opportunities for advancement
- Paid time off
Work Location: In person
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Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Healthcare & Medical Services
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 True Sports Physical Therapy, Upstream Rehabilitation, and Rehab Employee Services, with the largest share of openings in Ohio, Maryland, and Texas, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 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 5% of sports physical therapist openings are fully remote or hybrid as of September 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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