Lead Therapist – Head of Rehabilitation

Cirque du Soleil Entertainment Group•Las Vegas, NV

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About The Position

Reporting to the Director of Performance Medicine, as the Lead Therapist – Head of Rehabilitation , you will take a pivotal role in leading the long-term injury and reintegration strategy for Cirque du Soleil artists based in Las Vegas. With a mandate focused on long-term disability (> 1 month), you will champion a rehabilitation pathway that is data-informed, collaborative, and artist-centred. You will serve a liaison between the Las Vegas Central Clinic and our Las Vegas resident shows, as well as Strength & Conditioning teams, ensuring a seamless and effective reintegration process.

Requirements

A university degree in Athletic Therapy, Athletic Training, Physical Therapy, or Physiotherapy, with current professional registration relevant to Nevada or eligibility to obtain it.
Minimum 12 years of experience in musculoskeletal rehabilitation, ideally in a high-performance, sports, or performing arts environment.
Demonstrated expertise in managing complex, long-term injury cases with a proven track record of return-to-performance outcomes.
Strong understanding of injury burden metrics, recovery timelines, and reintegration pathways.
Experience leading clinical teams and fostering interdisciplinary collaboration.
High-level clinical reasoning, attention to detail, and evidence-based decision-making.
Outstanding communication and leadership skills, capable of inspiring confidence and coordination among varied stakeholders.
Must be able to achieve and maintain a current valid First Aid and Trauma Management certificate issued by a CdS recognized body
Fluency in English (French an asset, but not essential).

Responsibilities

Leading the clinical and functional rehabilitation strategy for long-term injury cases in Las Vegas.
Managing and coordinating reintegration planning for artists, in collaboration with Coaches, S&C Specialists, and Medical providers.
Acting as the primary clinical lead for long-term disability cases, ensuring timely progression and clear documentation.
Collaborating with Central Clinic and show-based teams to maintain clinical continuity and optimize care pathways.
Supporting operational needs and clinical coverage for assigned shows as needed.
Serving as a liaison between Central Clinic and show PMed teams to facilitate knowledge sharing and continuity of care.
Collaborating closely with Strength & Conditioning teams to ensure rehabilitation plans are aligned with conditioning programs.
Using injury surveillance data to guide practice and inform prevention strategies.
Participating in clinical case reviews, advancing best practices in MSK rehabilitation and interdisciplinary care.
Driving continuous quality improvement, grounded in research, innovation, and professional excellence.
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