Sports Physical Therapist

Driscoll Children's Hospital • Corpus Christi, TX

22h • Onsite

About The Position

At Driscoll Children's Hospital, our goal is to provide high-quality, efficient care to pediatric and adolescent members of our community. The Sports Physical Therapist plays a key role in delivering exceptional outpatient sports medicine services to athletes and active individuals, with a primary focus on middle school and high school-aged patients. Working in a fast-paced clinical environment, the Sports Physical Therapist evaluates and treats orthopedic and sports-related injuries through individualized, one-on-one sessions. As a licensed therapist, they develop and implement evidence-based treatment plans designed to restore function, reduce pain, prevent future injury, optimize athletic performance, and support a safe return to sport and recreational activities. The Sports Physical Therapist collaborates closely with physicians, athletic trainers, coaches, parents, and other healthcare professionals to ensure comprehensive, patient-centered care. Through effective communication and interdisciplinary teamwork, they help patients achieve their goals and return to the activities they enjoy safely and confidently.

Requirements

• Bachelor's, Master's, or Doctoral degree in Physical Therapy.
• Current Texas licensure as a Physical Therapist.
• Current CPR Certification or completion within 90 days of hire.

Nice To Haves

• Experience treating orthopedic and sports medicine populations.
• Experience working with pediatric, adolescent, and young adult athletes.
• Certification or advanced training in sports rehabilitation, orthopedic physical therapy, dry needling, concussion management, or related specialty areas.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and treat athletes and active individuals with orthopedic and sports-related injuries.
• Develop individualized rehabilitation programs focused on return-to-sport and return-to-activity goals.
• Perform functional movement assessments, strength testing, and sport-specific evaluations.
• Collaborate with orthopedic surgeons, sports medicine physicians, athletic trainers, and other healthcare professionals to coordinate care.
• Implement evidence-based treatment interventions for acute and chronic musculoskeletal conditions.
• Develop injury prevention and performance enhancement programs.
• Provide education regarding injury prevention, biomechanics, conditioning, and safe return-to-play progression.
• Utilize objective outcome measures and return-to-sport testing to determine readiness for athletic participation.
• Participate in community outreach activities, sports screenings, and athletic events as assigned.
• Maintain current knowledge of sports medicine, orthopedic rehabilitation, and evidence-based practice standards.

Benefits

• Sign-on Bonus
• Relocation Assistance
• Comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off.
• Ongoing professional development opportunities.
• The chance to make a meaningful difference in the lives of children and families.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level