Sports Physical Therapist

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Sports Physical Therapist

Physical Therapy Job ID: 34673

Schedule:

Full Time

Pay Range:

$42.50-$55.00/Hourly

Shift:

Day/Eve shift

Hours:

TBD

Westford Physical Therapy

133 Old Road to Nine Acre Corner

Concord, MA 01742

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About this role

Join a dynamic Sports Medicine and Performance team dedicated to helping athletes and active individuals recover, rebuild strength, and safely return to the activities they love.

Emerson Health is seeking a Sports Physical Therapist who is passionate about working with youth and adult athletes, orthopedic patients, and active individuals. In this role, you will evaluate and treat sports injuries, develop personalized rehabilitation plans, and guide patients through strength training and return-to-play progression programs.

Working within a collaborative environment, you will partner closely with physicians, athletic trainers, strength coaches, and rehabilitation specialists to deliver high-quality, patient-centered care.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Physical Therapist who enjoys working with athletic populations, sports injuries, and performance-based rehabilitation.

What You'll Do

• Evaluate and treat patients with sports injuries, orthopedic conditions, and musculoskeletal disorders
• Develop individualized rehabilitation and return-to-play programs
• Provide care to youth and adult athletes as well as general orthopedic patients
• Collaborate with coaches, athletic trainers, strength and conditioning professionals, and physicians
• Monitor patient progress and adjust treatment plans to optimize recovery and performance
• Educate patients and families on injury prevention, rehabilitation, and safe return to sport
• Maintain accurate patient documentation and treatment records

What We're Looking For

The ideal candidate brings clinical expertise in sports rehabilitation, enjoys problem solving, and thrives in a team-based sports medicine environment.

Candidates with experience in strength and conditioning, athletic training, or performance rehabilitation are strongly encouraged to apply.

Minimum Qualifications

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited Physical Therapy program

Experience

Previous outpatient or sports rehabilitation experience strongly preferred

Licensure & Certification

Current Massachusetts Physical Therapy license required

BLS Healthcare Provider certification required

Preferred certifications or interest in pursuing:

• OCS - Orthopedic Clinical Specialist
• SCS - Sports Clinical Specialist
• CSCS - Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist

Skills & Strengths

• Strong clinical expertise in sports rehabilitation and orthopedic care
• Excellent problem-solving and critical thinking skills
• Ability to collaborate effectively within a multidisciplinary sports medicine team
• Professional and courteous communication skills with patients, families, and colleagues
• Ability to prioritize workload and respond to urgent patient needs
• Commitment to service excellence and patient-centered care
• Strong computer skills and ability to maintain patient confidentiality

Why Emerson

Emerson Health delivers world-class care to more than 300,000 patients throughout Concord and the surrounding region, and we bring that same commitment to our employees. Our teams work in a supportive, community-focused environment, backed by strong clinical partnerships and continued investment in innovation.

We offer competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, your family, and your future, including:

• Medical and dental coverage
• Paid time off
• Retirement savings
• Tuition assistance
• Work-life resources
• Free parking on the hospital campus

Benefits are available to both full-time and eligible part-time employees.

Join a team that values compassion, collaboration, and caring for one another every day.

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Benefits designed around you

We are a community hospital that values people's well-being. Our supportive environment, combined with a generous compensation and benefits package, allows you to balance your work and personal life, take care of your family and plan for your future.

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