Physical Therapist- NBA

Physical Therapist- NBA

The Physical Therapist (PT) plays a critical role in the health, performance, and recovery of professional basketball players. This position involves evaluating, treating, and managing musculoskeletal injuries, developing customized rehabilitation plans, and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to ensure athletes perform at their highest level while minimizing injury risk.

Who We Are:

JAG Physical Therapy’s care-first model of rehabilitation may be the change you are looking for! JAG Physical Therapy, a comprehensive outpatient, orthopedic physical therapy company with over 150 facilities throughout Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and New York, is seeking compassionate and motivated individuals to join our winning team! JAG has been honored by the area’s top publications as the best in the business based on growth and outcomes and is considered the Gold Standard for physical therapy care by the Metro area’s largest healthcare systems and insurance providers. 

What You’ll Love About Us:

• Competitive salary
• Health, Dental, & Vision Benefits
• HSA Options including dependent care, medical, and commuter benefits
• $10,000.00 Term Life Insurance benefit at NO cost to employees
• up to 4 weeks of paid time off available during the off-season
• 401(k) with company match
• Continuing Education reimbursements
• MedBridge Membership
• Yearly review for growth opportunities
• Professional Development Growth Tracks
• Tuition discounts for employees and their families 
• TicketsAtWork and LifeMart company perks 
• Our workplace fosters a close-knit and supportive environment where individuals genuinely care for and uplift one another, creating a strong sense of unity and camaraderie

What You’ll Need: 

• Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) from an accredited program.
• Licensed or eligible for licensure as a Physical Therapist in [State].
• Minimum 3–5 years of experience in sports or orthopedic physical therapy
• Certification in manual therapy techniques (e.g., SFMA, FMS, ART, MDT) is a plus.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with a collaborative team mindset.
• Ability to work non-traditional hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Willingness to travel during the NBA season.

Preferred Skills and Experience:

• Experience with return-to-play protocols specific to basketball.
• Familiarity with performance tracking technologies and athlete management systems (e.g., GPS, force plates, EMR software).
• Experience in high-pressure, fast-paced environments with elite athletes.
• Bilingual or multilingual is a plus.

 What You’ll Do:

• Evaluate and treat acute, subacute, and chronic musculoskeletal injuries in professional basketball athletes.
• Develop and implement evidence-based rehabilitation programs tailored to individual player needs and performance goals.
• Collaborate with team physicians, athletic trainers, strength & conditioning coaches, and performance staff to provide integrated care.
• Provide manual therapy, therapeutic exercises, and modalities (e.g., dry needling, cupping, soft tissue mobilization).
• Monitor player progress through objective measures and adjust rehab plans accordingly.
• Travel with the team during regular season and playoffs, providing on-site therapy and recovery support.
• Document all treatments, assessments, and injury data in compliance with league and team standards.
• Participate in return-to-play protocols and functional testing for injured players.
• Contribute to injury prevention strategies, workload management, and biomechanical assessments.
• Stay current with advances in sports physical therapy and incorporate innovative methods where appropriate.
• Assist with pre-season screenings and off-season training programs as needed.
• Other duties as assigned during the off-season to maintain full-time employee status

Working Conditions:

• Travel with team during home and away games.
• Work in training rooms, courtside, locker rooms, and team facilities.

Important Disclaimer Notice:

The above statements are only intended to represent the essential job functions and general nature of the work being performed and are not exhaustive of the tasks that an Employee may be required to perform. The employer reserves the right to revise this job description at any time and to require Employees to perform other tasks as circumstances or conditions of its business, competitive considerations, or the work environment change. This job description is not a guarantee of employment. What you’ll love about us section is based on full time employment with the company and is not guaranteed based on employment type.  

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