Minor League Physical Therapist
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The Los Angeles Dodgers currently have a job opportunity for Minor League Physical Therapist. Following you will find a brief description of the job and application process. For additional information, please contact TalentRelations@ladodgers.com.
Title: Minor League Physical Therapist
Status: Full-Time
Pay Rate: $75,000 – $85,000
*
FLSA: Exempt
Reports to: Senior Advisor of Return to Play/Senior Physical Therapist
Location:
Glendale, Arizona
*Compensation rates vary based on job-related factors, including experience, job skills, education, and training.
Job Summary
The Minor League Physical Therapist is responsible for the evaluation, treatment, and rehabilitation of minor league players recovering from injury, with an emphasis on safe, evidence-based return-to-play and return-to-performance progressions. This is a full-time, full-year position based in Phoenix, working closely with the Sports Medicine and Performance departments to ensure continuity of care across all minor league affiliate levels.
Clinical Care
Evaluate, treat, and progress injured players, developing short
- and long-term rehabilitation plans of care
Design daily treatment and corrective exercise plans
Build and progress return-to-baseball programs in coordination with Performance staff
Assist with athlete testing and re-testing throughout the year and implement corrective programming based on results
Identify movement impairments or deficits that may increase injury risk or limit performance, in collaboration with Sports Medicine and Performance staff
Coordinate daily with the Senior Advisor of Return to Play, Senior Physical Therapist, and Minor League Athletic Training Coordinators on injury status, rehab progress, and plan-of-care decisions
Oversee rehab and return to play procedures for Minor League rehabbing players using a collaborative approach with all members of the medical and performance teams, including but not limited to athletic trainers, physical therapists, mental skills coaches, sport science and nutrition,
Report injury-related updates promptly to keep leadership and the Front Office informed
Communicate with Performance staff throughout the season regarding players transitioning to or rehabbing at affiliates, ensuring alignment on plan of care and baseball progressions
Communicate with hitting and pitching coaches and coordinators on return to play protocols and timelines
Maintain contact with rehabbing players in the off-season to support corrective exercise and baseball progression needs
Partner with affiliate medical and performance staffs when players complete portions of rehab on-site, ensuring continuity and consistent messaging
Leadership & Education
Lead in-service education sessions at the complex to support staff development
Support the minor league component of intern programs
Help coordinate off-season continuing education and professional development opportunities
Stay current on scientific literature and emerging trends in sports medicine, manual therapy, recovery, and performance to inform evidence-based care
Administration
Maintain accurate, timely treatment notes and medical records in AHMS and EMR/N drive systems
Support the Senior Advisor of Return to Play and Senior Physical Therapist with administrative tasks as needed
Maintain a clean, organized, and professional training room environment
Keep required documentation on file and up to date
Maintain all licensures and certifications required for the role
Recommend new training room supplies or equipment as needed
Networking
Build and maintain relationships with local, national, and international experts in sports performance, health, and wellness to support the organization's reputation and stay current with best practices
Cultivate strong working relationships with the minor league R&D and Player Development staff
Basic Requirements/Qualifications:
Education
Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) degree from an accredited program
Work Experience
Minimum of 5 years of clinical experience preferred, ideally in baseball, sports medicine, orthopedics, or athletic settings
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Current state PT license (or eligibility for Arizona licensure)
ATC and/ or CSCS preferred
Certification(s) in dry needling and/or manual therapy preferred
Experience working with overhead throwing athletes strongly preferred
Strong written and verbal communication skills; comfortable working across multiple stakeholder groups
Proficiency with EMR/medical documentation systems (AHMS experience a plus)
Frequent bending, lifting, kneeling, and standing for extended periods in a clinical/training room setting
Little to no travel required
Flexible schedule required, including early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays during the season
LOS ANGELES DODGERS LLC is an equal opportunity employer.
LOS ANGELES DODGERS LLC is firmly committed to providing equal opportunity for all qualified applicants from every race,