Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Conduct evaluations and administer treatment for injured players and staff members at the Salt River Complex and affiliate sites.
• Provide pre-activity and post-activity treatment for players and staff in collaboration with athletic trainers and medical staff.
• Design and implement individualized rehabilitation programs using scientific physical therapy principles.
• Serve as the primary lead on treatment and return-to-play protocols for players undergoing extended rehabilitation.
• Deliver prescribed physical therapy treatments to address musculoskeletal and neuromuscular conditions, aiming to restore function, relieve pain, and prevent disability.
• Perform assessments of strength, motor development, functional activity, and sensory perception; document findings and update treatment plans accordingly.
• Administer manual therapy techniques, therapeutic exercise, and modalities (e.g., hydrotherapy, ultrasound, electrical stimulation).
• Instruct and motivate patients in safe execution of therapeutic exercises, functional activities, and proper use of assistive devices.
• Monitor and document patient progress through EMR systems, ensuring compliance with organizational standards.
• Collaborate with physicians, trainers, and performance staff to coordinate care and ensure holistic support for each athlete.
• Provide off-program treatment of injured players as assigned.
• Support the medical program with additional responsibilities as required, including event coverage and organizational projects.

Other Duties & Responsibilities

• Maintain punctuality, reliability, and professional presence during scheduled shifts.
• Assist in performance department initiatives, including weight room protocols and strength-training support.
• Coordinate medical logistics such as scheduling and transporting players/staff for diagnostic imaging and physician appointments.
• Ensure training and weight room facilities remain clean, safe, and organized.
• Contribute to continuing education efforts by identifying and recommending professional development opportunities for the sports medicine team.

Job Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited U.S. Physical Therapy program (or equivalent) with an advanced degree in Physical Therapy. Board-Certified Sports Clinical Specialist (SCS) or Orthopedic Clinical Specialist (OCS) designation is highly desirable.
• Current physical therapy license in good standing (or eligibility for state certification).
• Bilingual (Spanish/English) strongly preferred.
• Minimum of one (1) year of clinical experience in an orthopedic or sports rehabilitation setting.
• Demonstrated expertise in injury management, movement optimization, pain management, and safe return-to-play protocols.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with ability to collaborate effectively across multidisciplinary teams.
• CPR/AED and First Aid certification required.
• Dry Needling, Graston, or Manual Therapy certification preferred.
• Ongoing commitment to continuing education in sports medicine and rehabilitation.
• High level of professionalism, discretion, and organizational skills.

Working Conditions & Schedule

• Primary work location: Salt River Complex, with responsibilities extending to surrounding facilities as required.
• Physical requirements include:
1. Ability to move, lift, or transfer patients (up to 100 lbs).
2. Ability to stand for extended periods.
3. Willingness to work outdoors year-round in varying weather conditions.
• Work schedule is variable based on program operations, requiring flexibility for nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Position is year-round; vacation scheduling must be coordinated in advance during the off-season.
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally as team schedules may require.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• None.

Salary Range:

• The base annual salary range for this full-time position is $90,000 to $100,000. As a candidate for this position, your salary and related elements of compensation will be contingent upon your work experience, education, job-related skills, and any other factors the Colorado Rockies consider relevant to the hiring decision for this position.
• In addition to the base salary, the Club believes in providing a very competitive and generous compensation and benefits package for its employees. Benefits include, but are not limited to, Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k) with employer match, generous vacation and holiday program, employee parking, employer-provided game tickets to home games, onsite fitness classes and experiences, employee discounts on merchandise, and so much more! All benefits are subject to eligibility requirements and the terms of official plan documents which may be modified or amended at any given time.

Application Process:

• Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis but must be received by August 25^th. Please note that this is just an estimate, and the posting may be removed or extended at any time.
• The estimated time to complete the recruitment process will be by September 5^th. Please note that this is just an estimate, and the recruitment process may be changed as business needs require.  
• A note for Colorado Rockies employees:
• Please apply via the internal job board in UKG by following these prompts: MENU > MYSELF > MY COMPANY > VIEW OPPORTUNITIES > select the position > CONSENT > APPLY NOW
• If you cannot access UKG, please list your most recent Manager as an Employee Reference on your application. 

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER:

Rockies baseball is for everyone! We pride ourselves on hiring, developing, and promoting talent as an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, gender, age, religion, disability, veteran status, or any other category protected by law. In addition, we will endeavor to provide reasonable accommodation to otherwise qualified job applicants and employees with known physical or mental disabilities in compliance with the ADA. All employment and promotion decisions will be decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business needs.

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