Entry Level Sports Therapist Jobs
New grad sports therapist jobs welcome recent graduates and entry level candidates with zero to two years of experience, where strong internship work or hands-on clinical hours can matter more than a long resume. Most openings are on-site roles across Healthcare & Medical Services, with employers like Rehab Employee Services, Rehab Employee Services, and UW Health hiring at this level now.
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Pay Range:
$35.92 - $53.88A successful candidate's actual pay rate will be based on several factors including relevant experience, skills, training, certifications and education.
Position Specifics:
- Department: Outpatient Occupational Thearpy
- Core Function: Rehab/Therapy/Sleep
- Schedule: PRN - clinic hours are 8:00am-4:00pm
- Facility: Workman Sports Complex
- Location: Effingham, IL
- Compensation: Compensation that aligns with your experience
Education Qualifications
- Graduate (e.g., bachelors, master, or doctorate) from an accredited program which meets the licensure requirements in the state of practice is required.
Experience Qualifications
- N/A
Certifications, Licenses and Registrations
- IL: State Licensure as an Occupational Therapist is required OR has been authorized to practice by the Illinois Department of Professional Regulation (IDFPR) and must obtain licensure within 6 months.
- WI: State Licensure as an Occupational Therapist is required OR has been issued a temporary licensure to practice and must obtain licensure within 6 months.
- Certified Basic Life Support (BLS) or completion in the first 90 days of employment is required.
Job Description
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
0Throughout communities in Illinois and Wisconsin, 13 hospitals, numerous community-based health centers and clinics, our 13,000+ colleagues have built a culture based on our solid core values of respect, care, competence, and joy. These are the ideals we believe in, work by, and live each day.
Built upon more than 145 years of service to the communities we serve, we now look to the future and our place in it as a healthcare system that strives to continually improve processes, procedures, and outcomes with the latest and most advanced technologies and treatments.
Regardless of how far our passion for excellence carries us, our focus will always remain on the most important person in our entire organization: The patient.
Benefits: HSHS provides a benefits package designed to support the overall well-being of our colleagues including their physical, emotional, financial, spiritual, and work health. Colleagues budgeted to work at least 32 hours per pay period are eligible for HSHS benefits.
- Comprehensive and affordable health coverage includes medical, prescription, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time colleagues.
- Paid Time Off (PTO) combines vacation, sick, and personal days into one balance to allow you the flexibility to use your time off as you need.
-
Retirement benefits including HSHS
contributions. - Education Assistance benefits include up to $5,250 of educational assistance each calendar year and tuition discounts to select colleges with no waiting period.
- Adoption Assistance provides financial support up to $7,500 for colleagues growing their families through adoption to reimburse application and legal fees, transportation, and more!
- Other benefits include: Wellness program with incentives, employer-paid life insurance and short-term and long-term disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, employee assistance program, ID theft coverage, colleague rewards and recognition program, discount program, and more!
Benefits
HSHS and affiliates is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).
HSHS is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace dedicated to pursuing and hiring a diverse workforce.
Notice Regarding Potential Use of Artificial Intelligence in the Hiring Process
Hospital Sisters may use automated tools, including artificial intelligence or machine-learning technologies, to assist with certain administrative aspects of the recruitment process. These tools may help our recruiting team organize applications, search for resumes, identify qualifications reflected in application materials, and facilitate communications or scheduling with applicants.
Information used by these tools may include materials you provide during the application process, such as your resume, work history, education, qualifications, and responses to application questions.
These tools are used only to support our recruiting process. Hiring decisions are made by HSHS personnel, and automated tools do not make employment decisions on behalf of HSHS.
Applicants who have questions about this notice or who require a reasonable accommodation or alternative evaluation method may contact HSHS Human Resources at Contact@hshs.org
Pay Range:
$35.92 - $53.88A successful candidate's actual pay rate will be based on several factors including relevant experience, skills, training, certifications and education.
Position Specifics:
- Department: Outpatient Occupational Thearpy
- Core Function: Rehab/Therapy/Sleep
- Schedule: PRN - clinic hours are 8:00am-4:00pm
- Facility: Workman Sports Complex
- Location: Effingham, IL
- Compensation: Compensation that aligns with your experience
Education Qualifications
- Graduate (e.g., bachelors, master, or doctorate) from an accredited program which meets the licensure requirements in the state of practice is required.
Experience Qualifications
- N/A
Certifications, Licenses and Registrations
- IL: State Licensure as an Occupational Therapist is required OR has been authorized to practice by the Illinois Department of Professional Regulation (IDFPR) and must obtain licensure within 6 months.
- WI: State Licensure as an Occupational Therapist is required OR has been issued a temporary licensure to practice and must obtain licensure within 6 months.
- Certified Basic Life Support (BLS) or completion in the first 90 days of employment is required.
Job Description
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
0Throughout communities in Illinois and Wisconsin, 13 hospitals, numerous community-based health centers and clinics, our 13,000+ colleagues have built a culture based on our solid core values of respect, care, competence, and joy. These are the ideals we believe in, work by, and live each day.
Built upon more than 145 years of service to the communities we serve, we now look to the future and our place in it as a healthcare system that strives to continually improve processes, procedures, and outcomes with the latest and most advanced technologies and treatments.
Regardless of how far our passion for excellence carries us, our focus will always remain on the most important person in our entire organization: The patient.
Benefits: HSHS provides a benefits package designed to support the overall well-being of our colleagues including their physical, emotional, financial, spiritual, and work health. Colleagues budgeted to work at least 32 hours per pay period are eligible for HSHS benefits.
- Comprehensive and affordable health coverage includes medical, prescription, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time colleagues.
- Paid Time Off (PTO) combines vacation, sick, and personal days into one balance to allow you the flexibility to use your time off as you need.
-
Retirement benefits including HSHS
contributions. - Education Assistance benefits include up to $5,250 of educational assistance each calendar year and tuition discounts to select colleges with no waiting period.
- Adoption Assistance provides financial support up to $7,500 for colleagues growing their families through adoption to reimburse application and legal fees, transportation, and more!
- Other benefits include: Wellness program with incentives, employer-paid life insurance and short-term and long-term disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, employee assistance program, ID theft coverage, colleague rewards and recognition program, discount program, and more!
Benefits
HSHS and affiliates is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).
HSHS is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace dedicated to pursuing and hiring a diverse workforce.
Notice Regarding Potential Use of Artificial Intelligence in the Hiring Process
Hospital Sisters may use automated tools, including artificial intelligence or machine-learning technologies, to assist with certain administrative aspects of the recruitment process. These tools may help our recruiting team organize applications, search for resumes, identify qualifications reflected in application materials, and facilitate communications or scheduling with applicants.
Information used by these tools may include materials you provide during the application process, such as your resume, work history, education, qualifications, and responses to application questions.
These tools are used only to support our recruiting process. Hiring decisions are made by HSHS personnel, and automated tools do not make employment decisions on behalf of HSHS.
Applicants who have questions about this notice or who require a reasonable accommodation or alternative evaluation method may contact HSHS Human Resources at Contact@hshs.org
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Entry Level Sports Therapist Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an entry level sports therapist job?
Start by highlighting clinical rotations, internships, or volunteer work with athletic programs in your application materials. Employers at this level look for candidates with hands-on experience treating musculoskeletal injuries, familiarity with rehabilitation protocols, and relevant certifications such as an athletic training credential or CPR. A focused cover letter that connects your coursework to the specific setting, whether a sports clinic, school, or fitness facility, gives you a clear edge.
Which companies hire entry level sports therapists?
Companies hiring entry level sports therapists right now include Rehab Employee Services, Rehab Employee Services, and UW Health, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. At this level, hiring tends to come from outpatient rehabilitation clinics, collegiate athletic departments, professional sports organizations, and fitness and wellness centers that bring on new grads to support established therapy teams.
Are there remote entry level sports therapist jobs?
Yes, though most positions are on-site given the hands-on nature of the work. About 0% of entry level sports therapist openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, and those roles typically involve telehealth consultations, injury prevention education, or program coordination rather than direct manual therapy. On-site clinic and facility roles make up the majority of openings at this level.
Are these new grad sports therapist jobs?
Yes, the listings on this page include new grad, recent graduate, and junior sports therapist roles. A posting is new-grad friendly when it welcomes zero to two years of experience, counts internships or clinical placements toward the requirement, or accepts a strong portfolio of supervised case work in place of independent professional experience. Look for language like "new grads encouraged to apply" or "training provided" as reliable signals.
Which industries hire the most entry level sports therapists?
Entry Level sports therapist roles concentrate in Healthcare & Medical Services, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors drive hiring at the entry level because they maintain recurring demand for injury assessment, rehabilitation support, and athlete wellness programs, creating consistent openings for candidates who are early in their careers.