Director of Rehabilitation (HR title: Physical Therapist)
Southern Methodist University, Dallas, TX, United States
About the Position
The Director of Rehabilitation will be responsible for creating, directing, coordinating, and administering physical therapy and rehabilitation for student‑athletes at SMU. This in‑person role focuses on optimizing rehabilitation and return‑to‑play programs, injury prevention, and collaboration with athletic trainers, physicians, nutrition and human performance staff, and mental health counselors.
Compensation Salary commensurate with experience and qualifications.
Essential Functions
Rehabilitation of orthopedic injuries for student‑athletes from various sports.
Implementation and programming for injury prevention and oversight of return‑to‑play programs.
Collaboration with physicians, athletic trainers, nutrition and human performance staff, and mental health counselors; effectively communicating and educating patients, parents, and coaches.
Detailed and thorough patient documentation within EMR.
Research and implementation of data‑driven processes to assist in program development and decision‑making.
Long hours into evenings or weekends during parts of the year.
Occasional travel to sporting events and conferences/continuing education courses.
Work through varying weather and environmental conditions, long hours, and hands‑on assignments with physical demands.
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, verbal, and written communication skills; customer service orientation.
Strong problem‑solving, organizational, planning, and time‑management skills.
Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel). 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 or lift 25–50 lbs.
EEO Statement 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.
Benefits SMU offers a broad, competitive array of health and related benefits, including health, dental, vision plans and wellness programs. Retirement programs and tuition benefits are available.
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Compensation Salary commensurate with experience and qualifications.
Essential Functions
Rehabilitation of orthopedic injuries for student‑athletes from various sports.
Implementation and programming for injury prevention and oversight of return‑to‑play programs.
Collaboration with physicians, athletic trainers, nutrition and human performance staff, and mental health counselors; effectively communicating and educating patients, parents, and coaches.
Detailed and thorough patient documentation within EMR.
Research and implementation of data‑driven processes to assist in program development and decision‑making.
Long hours into evenings or weekends during parts of the year.
Occasional travel to sporting events and conferences/continuing education courses.
Work through varying weather and environmental conditions, long hours, and hands‑on assignments with physical demands.
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, verbal, and written communication skills; customer service orientation.
Strong problem‑solving, organizational, planning, and time‑management skills.
Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel). 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 or lift 25–50 lbs.
EEO Statement 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.
Benefits SMU offers a broad, competitive array of health and related benefits, including health, dental, vision plans and wellness programs. Retirement programs and tuition benefits are available.
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