Share Email Opening Title Minor League Physical Therapist  EOE Statement We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.   Description The Pirates Why The Pittsburgh Pirates are a storied franchise in Major League Baseball who are reinventing themselves on every level. Boldly and relentlessly pursuing excellence by: purposefully developing a player and people-centered culture; deeply connecting with our fans, partners, and colleagues; passionately creating lifetime memories for generations of families and friends; and meaningfully impacting our communities and the game of baseball. At the Pirates, we believe in the power of a diverse workforce and strive to create an inclusive culture centered in Passion, Innovation, Respect, Accountability, Teamwork, Empathy, and Service. Job Summary To ensure the physical health and wellness of athletes while optimizing on-field performance through injury prevention and rehabilitation. The proper management of rehabilitation for sub-acute and long-term injuries is a critical component within skill development and facilitates our efforts in becoming a championship-caliber Player Development system. Responsibilities Clinical Evaluation/Diagnosis Accurate diagnosis of physical impairments/limitations for acute, sub-acute, chronic and post-operative cases. Ability to refer to team physicians and/or external medical professionals when additional information is needed to determine appropriate plans of care or if an injury is within the PT scope of practice. Develop prognoses for return to competition based on examination findings. Highly skilled in body movements evaluation specific to baseball athletes. Collaborates with additional skill set experts (MD’s, ATC’s, S&C, Mental Skills) to ensure a holistic assessment. Rehab/Re-Conditioning Oversee all long-term rehab care for Player Development including but not limited to: Develop rehab treatment plans with re-evaluation as necessary to modify treatment plans when appropriate. Communication with team physicians or external medical professionals for medical consult. Scheduling MD exams, diagnostic imaging, DME consultations/fitting. Return to Play progressions/calendars in collaboration with coaching staff, medical staff and S&C staff. Collaboration with major league sports medicine staff on rehab plans when 40-man roster athletes are performing rehab at Pirate City. Prevention Collaborates with sports medicine / sports performance staff to develop preparation and recovery programs to optimize performance while minimizing risk for overuse injuries. Collaborates with players/performance staff on key metrics to assess daily readiness. Assists in developing and implementing athlete assessments in Spring Training and during the season. Oversees and adheres to health & safety measures of cleanliness of the training room and performance center. Ability to critically think and problem solve as part of a team to address player performance needs. Organization & Administration Communicates routinely with coordinators within sports medicine, sports performance, nutrition and mental performance on rehab player progress. Communicates routinely with coaching staff and on-field coordinators to optimize rehab progressions by incorporating on-field performance goals into the rehab process. Maintains EMR records according to the MLB minimum standards. Maintains Return to Play calendars for each rehab athlete. Reinforces a player-centered culture daily in the athletic training room and performance center. Collaborates with the ATC coordinator for equipment/supply needs for the training room at Pirate City. Professional Responsibility Maintains professional licenses and CEU’s to ensure a growth mindset in the fields of sports medicine, rehab & baseball.   Position Requirements Required: Doctor of Physical Therapy or Master’s in Physical Therapy with at least 2 years of post-graduate practice. Ability to obtain a Florida Physical Therapy License upon hiring. Ability to relocate to Bradenton, FL. OCS/SCS certification or completed Sports/Orthopedic Physical Therapy Residency. Desired: PT/ATC dual certification. Prior experience treating patients in collegiate sports, professional sports, or active duty military. Proficient in Spanish. CSCS certification.   Location BBO Minor League   Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time   Shift Various Shifts   This position is currently not accepting applications. 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