About The Position

This approximately 12–13-month Sports Physical Therapy Fellowship provides advanced training for a licensed Physical Therapist in collaboration with the Minnesota Vikings and Twin Cities Orthopedics (TCO)/Training HAUS sports-based clinics. The role combines hands-on experience with a professional football team during training camp and the NFL season with ongoing clinical mentorship in outpatient sports practice. The Fellow works with athletic trainers, medical staff, and coaching personnel to support elite athletes through injury evaluation, rehabilitation planning, and day-to-day player care. The position also provides evidence-based care to a diverse outpatient population, including athletes and orthopedic patients, through comprehensive evaluations and individualized treatment plans aimed at improving functional outcomes. The fellowship emphasizes clinical expertise, decision-making, and interdisciplinary collaboration in a high-performance sports setting. Twin Cities Orthopedics/Training HAUS is an operating division of Infinite Health Collaborative (i-Health), a group of local, physician-owned and physician-led medical practices focused on giving patients more control over their healthcare.

Requirements

  • Bachelor of Science degree from a four-year college or university.
  • Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) degree from a CAPTE-accredited program.
  • Licensed Physical Therapist with successful completion of the NPTE exam.
  • Board-Certified Sports Clinical Specialist (SCS) in Sports Physical Therapy or completion of an accredited Sports Physical Therapy Residency.
  • Two years of certified athletic training or physical therapy experience working in Power 4 collegiate football or the NFL.
  • Eligible for licensure to practice in Minnesota.
  • CPR and first-aid certification for a professional rescuer.
  • Strong organizational and time-management skills.
  • Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities.
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced outpatient orthopedic setting and a flexible schedule based on clinic needs, including variable shifts and multiple clinic locations.
  • Ability to comply with company policies, procedures, practices, business ethics guidelines, and applicable laws and regulations, including HIPAA, Stark, and OSHA.
  • Prompt and reliable attendance; ability to work efficiently, handle interruptions, meet deadlines, and prioritize workload.
  • Ability to lift up to 50 pounds independently and occasionally up to 100 pounds with assistance; stand, walk, bend, and move continuously; and frequently push, pull, and reach.
  • Visual acuity to read electronic and paper documents, auditory ability to participate clearly in phone or video calls, and manual dexterity to operate standard office equipment.

Nice To Haves

  • Certifications relevant to the position or degree, including CSCS, PES, and SCCC.

Responsibilities

  • Assist the Minnesota Vikings medical and training staff and TCO fellowship leadership with prevention, treatment, and rehabilitation of injured athletes, maintaining communication with the contracted Vikings PT who is the primary fellowship mentor.
  • Assist in recognizing major injuries and illnesses and referring them to the Director of Sports Medicine and Vikings staff.
  • Assist the Associate Head Athletic Trainer with player-care processes and logistics.
  • Assist with practice coverage and field setup, and provide game-day rehabilitation as needed.
  • Manage Recovery Room modalities and schedule services as needed.
  • Assist with the annual Combine and non-Combine processes as requested.
  • Routinely evaluate and treat outpatient conditions in consultation with a physician, and occasionally evaluate and treat conditions under direct access.
  • Participate in Fellowship and Resident Program curriculum requirements.
  • Select and apply therapeutic exercises, modalities, manual therapy, and other treatments in accordance with the state practice act.
  • Document patient care according to regulatory and department guidelines.
  • Provide direct supervision of a Physical Therapist Assistant or Athletic Trainer when required.
  • Collaborate with the Sports Fellowship and Residency Director, physicians, managers, and staff across the organization.
  • Maintain a safe environment for self, staff, and patients.
  • Occasionally participate in community functions and TCO, Training HAUS, and Minnesota Vikings outreach events.
  • Travel to other work locations when required.
  • Communicate respectfully and professionally in person, by phone, and by email; use logical thinking to define problems, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

  • Employees working 30 or more hours per week (60 hours per pay period) are eligible for medical coverage, including a maternity bundle, dental and vision plans, and tuition reimbursement.
  • All employees are eligible for 401(k) profit sharing, an Employee Assistance Program, a Lifetime Fitness Subsidy, car rental discounts, and home, auto, and pet insurance savings programs.
  • A comprehensive benefits package is offered.
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