Physical Therapist/Director of Rehabilitation Services

Wingate Companies • NC

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About The Position

Wingate University is a teaching university which serves more than 3,400 students on two campuses. Wingate is an equal employment opportunity employer. Wingate’s main campus is located on 500+ acres of beautiful landscape and is only 25 minutes from the Charlotte, North Carolina metropolitan area. The Department of Athletics seeks applicants for the position of Physical Therapist, with a target start date of January 5, 2026. This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated clinician to lead rehabilitation efforts for Wingate Athletics. The Physical Therapist will work alongside a dynamic rehabilitation team of 14+ athletic trainers to meet NCAA standards to ensure high quality healthcare for student athletes following injury or surgery. This position will provide direct patient care to student athletes and assist with return-to-play determinations. This individual will work closely with the Athletic Director, lead athletic trainer, coaches, and team physicians. This role provides a unique leadership opportunity to develop rehabilitation programming and clinical services for all athletic teams and deliver student-athlete-centered healthcare while contributing to the continued excellence of Wingate’s multiple sports.

Requirements

• Licensed or eligible for licensure as a Physical Therapist in North Carolina.
• Graduate of an accredited Doctor of Physical Therapy program (DPT) program.
• Board-certified clinical specialization (ABPTS) in sports (SCS) or orthopedic (OCS) physical therapy.
• Experience with working on multi-disciplinary rehabilitation teams and/or clinical experience with university, Olympic, or professional-level athletes.
• CPR and BLS certification.
• Legally authorized to work in the United States.

Nice To Haves

• Clinical experience with university, Olympic, or professional-level athletes.
• Advanced training or certification in concussion management and dry needling.
• Certification in Strength and Conditioning (CSCS or similar) and/or sports performance.
• Knowledge of NCAA and SAC standards for medical care for collegiate student-athletes.

Responsibilities

• Provide oversight of the rehabilitation team to ensure efficient and well-rehearsed delivery of physical rehabilitative care and return-to-play programming for student athletes.
• Manage the creation and maintenance of rehabilitation philosophies, frameworks, and return to play pathways for a variety of athletes.
• Ensure compliance with all NCAA and SAC requirements for health and safety legislation and regulations that impact student athletes.
• Work with the Athletic Director and other University administrators to develop and maintain strategic partnerships with area providers and external medical services.
• Provide billing oversight to ensure compliance and maximize revenue for the rehabilitation team.
• Provide evidenced-based interventions that optimize the physical and psychosocial welfare of the individual student-athlete.
• Evaluate, diagnose, and treat a wide variety of sports related, post-operative, and chronic diagnoses, including triage and referral to appropriate providers.
• Develop, adopt, and implement rehabilitation pathway strategies for returning to high-level athletic performance.
• Manage communication with lead athletic trainer regarding collaborative rehabilitation and return to performance support services.
• Maintain accurate and timely patient documentation and billing practices for the rehabilitation team, ensuring compliance with rehabilitation regulations.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree