Director of Rehabilitation (HR title: Physical Therapist)
National Collegiate Athletic Association, Dallas, TX, United States
Salary Range: Salary commensurate with experience and qualifications.
About the Position This is a on‑campus, in‑person position. The Director of Rehabilitation will be responsible for creating, directing, coordinating, and administering physical therapy/rehabilitation for student‑athletes.
Responsibilities include optimizing rehabilitation and return‑to‑play, focusing on injury prevention, and evaluating progress. Collaboration with athletic trainers, physicians, nutrition and human performance staff, and mental health counselors is essential. Services must be professional and within scope of practice and NCAA, state, national guidelines.
Essential Functions
Rehabilitation of orthopedic injuries for student‑athletes from various sports.
Implementation/programming for injury prevention.
Oversight and direction of return‑to‑play programming.
Collaboration with physicians, athletic trainers, nutrition / human performance staff, and mental health counselors.
Effective communication and education of patients, parents, and coaches.
Detailed and thorough patient documentation within EMR.
Research / implementation of data‑driven processes to assist in program development and decision‑making.
The position requires long hours into the evening or weekends during parts of the year, occasional travel to sporting events and conferences/continuing education courses, and working through various weather and environmental conditions. Physical demands include sitting, bending, standing, kneeling, crawling, climbing, pushing/pulling, walking, lifting 25‑50 lbs., and other basic physical and environmental demands.
Qualifications Education and Experience:
Masters or Doctor of Physical Therapy is required. Minimum of two years of full‑time post‑graduate experience providing treatment and rehabilitation of injuries is required. Current license in Physical Therapy or license eligible. NATABOC (AT) preferred. Experience working with Division 1 student‑athletes or professional athletes desired.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Strong interpersonal and verbal communication skills, ability to communicate across the University, develop and maintain effective relationships; strong written communication; customer service orientation. Strong problem‑solving, organizational, planning, and time‑management skills. Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office; working knowledge of Teamworks and Smartabase preferred. CPR/AED and Basic‑Life Support certifications required; additional certifications (dry‑needling, BFR, PES, CES, CSCS, etc.) preferred.
Physical and Environmental Demands
Sit for long periods of time
Bend, squat, stand, kneel
Crawl, climb, push/pull
Walk for distances
Reach above shoulders
Handle objects (dexterity)
Carry/lift 25–50 lbs
Benefits Health, dental, and vision plans; wellness programs; retirement programs; professional and personal development opportunities including tuition benefits.
SMU is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation, or gender identity and expression.
Deadline to Apply The position is open until filled.
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About the Position This is a on‑campus, in‑person position. The Director of Rehabilitation will be responsible for creating, directing, coordinating, and administering physical therapy/rehabilitation for student‑athletes.
Responsibilities include optimizing rehabilitation and return‑to‑play, focusing on injury prevention, and evaluating progress. Collaboration with athletic trainers, physicians, nutrition and human performance staff, and mental health counselors is essential. Services must be professional and within scope of practice and NCAA, state, national guidelines.
Essential Functions
Rehabilitation of orthopedic injuries for student‑athletes from various sports.
Implementation/programming for injury prevention.
Oversight and direction of return‑to‑play programming.
Collaboration with physicians, athletic trainers, nutrition / human performance staff, and mental health counselors.
Effective communication and education of patients, parents, and coaches.
Detailed and thorough patient documentation within EMR.
Research / implementation of data‑driven processes to assist in program development and decision‑making.
The position requires long hours into the evening or weekends during parts of the year, occasional travel to sporting events and conferences/continuing education courses, and working through various weather and environmental conditions. Physical demands include sitting, bending, standing, kneeling, crawling, climbing, pushing/pulling, walking, lifting 25‑50 lbs., and other basic physical and environmental demands.
Qualifications Education and Experience:
Masters or Doctor of Physical Therapy is required. Minimum of two years of full‑time post‑graduate experience providing treatment and rehabilitation of injuries is required. Current license in Physical Therapy or license eligible. NATABOC (AT) preferred. Experience working with Division 1 student‑athletes or professional athletes desired.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Strong interpersonal and verbal communication skills, ability to communicate across the University, develop and maintain effective relationships; strong written communication; customer service orientation. Strong problem‑solving, organizational, planning, and time‑management skills. Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office; working knowledge of Teamworks and Smartabase preferred. CPR/AED and Basic‑Life Support certifications required; additional certifications (dry‑needling, BFR, PES, CES, CSCS, etc.) preferred.
Physical and Environmental Demands
Sit for long periods of time
Bend, squat, stand, kneel
Crawl, climb, push/pull
Walk for distances
Reach above shoulders
Handle objects (dexterity)
Carry/lift 25–50 lbs
Benefits Health, dental, and vision plans; wellness programs; retirement programs; professional and personal development opportunities including tuition benefits.
SMU is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation, or gender identity and expression.
Deadline to Apply The position is open until filled.
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