Minor League Physical Therapist
About The Position
The Houston Astros are seeking an individual to serve as Minor League Physical Therapist. This position will require daily interaction with field staff, team physicians, Minor League Medical Coordinator, Minor League Rehab Coordinator, as well as other staff and front office members in addition to the daily player care responsibilities. Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to, Spring Training in West Palm Beach, Florida as well as providing rehab care to injured athletes throughout the minor league season. The individual would be required to relocate to West Palm Beach, Florida and would be expected to continue appropriate player care throughout the offseason.
Requirements
- Licensed Physical Therapist (PT)
- Min. 1 year of experience in professional or collegiate sports medicine setting
- Willing to relocate to West Palm Beach, FL
Nice To Haves
- Certified Athletic Trainer (ATC)
- Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist (CSCS)
- Bilingual (English/Spanish)
Responsibilities
- Ensure that consistent rehab standards and philosophy are maintained for the Houston Astros Sports Medicine & Performance Team (SM&P Staff) across the entire organization
- Collaborate with organization’s athletic trainers, team physicians, strength and conditioning coaches, mental skills coaches, sport scientists, dieticians, front office, and player development staff to care for athletes and implement organizational programs
- Assist with injury prevention, evaluation, management, and rehabilitation of non-40-Man Players
- Communicate injury and rehab updates to Minor League Medical Coordinator and Minor League Rehab Coordinator
- Help manage post-injury care for non-40-man roster players, including designing rehab programs, providing treatments, coordinating rehab assignments, and communicating with athletic trainers and physical therapists regarding athlete care
- Assist with continued development of Houston Astros rehab philosophies and implementation across the organization
- Assist with continued development of Houston Astros SM&P Staff Continuing Education Program for ATC’s, PT’s, and S&C.
- Thorough documentation of all injuries/illnesses including daily notes, physician notes, and other required documentation and reporting. Needs to be familiar with MLB EMR system.
- Occasional game and work out coverage including pre/post treatments and field set up
- Administrative duties including: Ordering Daily Training Room Supplies, Assisting with Capital Equipment Planning/Ordering, Daily training room cleaning duties, Hydrotherapy Room Maintenance
- Will require relocation to West Palm Beach, FL
- Occasional travel will include Minor League Rehab Assignments, Out of State Medical Appointments/Surgery, Off Season Travel for Player Check Ups
- Assist with the continued development of Houston Astros PT & ATC apprentice/internship program
- Collaborate with Athletic Training, Strength and Conditioning and Sport Science staff to create objective measure for rehab and utilize these measures in progressing athlete care
- Assist with player acquisition risk assessments in conjunction with the SM&P staff
- Ability to demonstrate professionalism in high stress situations.
- Adhere to the organization’s policies and procedures as outlined in the Astros Handbook, SM&P Handbook, Medical Department Handbook, and direct communication from the Director of Sports Medicine and Performance
- Other duties assigned by the Director of Sports Medicine and Performance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
