Physical Therapist

This position is tasked with overseeing all physical therapy needs of LAL players and team, including acute injuries, short and long-term rehabilitation, and preventative treatments. It plays a critical role within the Training department and the Player Performance & Health group. Must be able to work well in a team and travel to at least 50% of all away games.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Work with the team physicians and Head Athletic Trainer to provide physical therapy to LAL players including pre-participation screening, care and treatment of physical disabilities, function and mobility restoration, and pain relief, as well collaborating with return to play progressions (Address all types of injuries (acute, chronic, maintenance, preventative, etc.))
• Use current evidence-based research in manual therapy, therapeutic modalities, corrective exercises, etc., as are acceptable to the team physicians.
• Conduct baseline evaluation and assessment of each athlete, including flexibility, mobility, stability, speed, power, and cardiovascular fitness, as well as biomechanical evaluations, to identify movement pattern dysfunctions and injury risk.
• Prepare Soap Notes (subjective, objective, assessment and plan) for each player and anyone treated.

Education:

• Doctor of Physical Therapy degree required.
• Bachelor’s degree in athletic training, biology, exercise science, psychology, health sciences or related field preferred.

Credentials & Certifications:

• Licensed to practice as a physical therapist in the state of California (or able to obtain license in CA) required.
• Board-certified in Sports, Orthopedics, and/or manual therapy preferred.
• Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) or similar preferred.