Physical Therapist

Position Summary

We are seeking an experienced Physical Therapist to join our Sports Medicine team and play a key role in the rehabilitation and return-to-play of elite professional athletes.

What You'll Do

• Provide physical therapy services for Racing Louisville FC players.
• Evaluate, treat, and rehabilitate musculoskeletal injuries.
• Develop and oversee individualized rehabilitation and return-to-play programs.
• Collaborate with physicians, athletic trainers, strength and conditioning staff, and other medical professionals to coordinate player care.
• Maintain accurate medical documentation within the League's electronic medical record system.
• Monitor player progress and communicate recommendations to the Team Medical Staff.
• Support injury prevention initiatives and return-to-play programming.
• Provide medical support during team training sessions, home matches, and select away travel.
• Ensure compliance with NWSL medical standards, League policies, OSHA regulations, and applicable professional requirements.
• Complete League reporting requirements and perform other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Master's of Physical Therapy (MPT) or Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) from an accredited program.
• Successful completion of the National Physical Therapy Examination (NPTE).
• Current Physical Therapy license in good standing with the ability to obtain Kentucky licensure prior to employment.
• Board Certified Sports Clinical Specialist (SCS).
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Residency training in Sports Physical Therapy or a closely related specialty.
• Minimum three (3) years of experience as a licensed Physical Therapist.
• Minimum three (3) years of experience working with elite-level athletes (professional, collegiate, Olympic, or equivalent).

Preferred Qualifications

• Soccer-specific experience.
• Board Certified Athletic Trainer (ATC).
• Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS).
• NASM Corrective Exercise Specialist (CES).
• NASM Performance Enhancement Specialist (PES).