Minor League Physical Therapist

Primary Purpose

The Cleveland Guardians organization values a collaborative, team environment focused on developing our staff members and our players into the best versions of themselves. We are looking to add to our Player Development team in the form of a full-time Minor League Physical Therapist who models our values and approach to providing medical care for our athletes.

The Physical Therapist will function within the Minor League System of the Cleveland Guardians at our Player Development Academy based in Goodyear, AZ. The Physical Therapist will work alongside the Assistant Director of Medical Services and the Rehabilitation Coordinator to support our rehabilitating athletes.

Responsibilities & Duties

• Provide evaluation, treatment, and design rehabilitation and return-to-play programming for a variety of athletes in the Guardians Player Development system at the club’s Goodyear Player Development Academy.
• Guide daily communication and collaboration with our Performance Team (Physicians, Athletic Trainers, Strength and Conditioning Coaches, Dietitians, Sport Scientists, Mental Performance Coaches / Sports Psychologists, and Positional Coaches).
• Partner with Minor League Rehabilitation Coordinator to manage rehab budget, inventory, and treatment plans.
• Accompany and provide transportation (as needed) for players to medical appointments.
• Serve as the Clinical Instructor (CI) for the Guardians Physical Therapy clinical education program, which includes vetting and interviewing applicants, in-person clinical mentorship, and maintenance/development of clinical contracts with universities.
• Assist in developing injury prevention programming for athletes across Guardians Player Development.
• Complete administrative duties, including but not limited to, consistent documentation within Major League Baseball’s Electronic Medical Records System, physician correspondence, and weekly progress reporting to the front office via the club’s internal rehab report.

Required Qualifications

• Master’s degree or Doctor of Physical Therapy from a CAPTE Accredited Program
• ABPTS Certified Sports Clinical Specialist (SCS) or Orthopedic Clinical Specialist (OCS) or equivalent residency training
• Emergency Response for the Athlete Certification or equivalent training
• CPR/AED certification
• Ability to obtain Physical Therapy licensure in the state of Arizona

Preferred Qualifications:

• Completion of Physical Therapy Fellowship training
• BOC Certified Athletic Trainer
• Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) through the National Strength and Conditioning Association
• Previous experience working in high-performance (professional or college athletics, high performance training centers, performing arts, or military settings encouraged to apply)
• Previous athletic training room experience
• Bilingual - Spanish speaking preferred

Job Requirements

• Fulfill duties as requested by the VP of Medical Services, Assistant Director of Medical Services, Minor League Medical Coordinators or Directors of Player Development
• Complete work responsibilities at the Player Development Complex in Goodyear, AZ, throughout the competitive season (February – September) and off-season (October – January)
• Relocation to the Goodyear, AZ area
• Must have valid US driver’s license
• Must be able to obtain or have a valid passport

Standard Requirements

• Represents the Cleveland Guardians in a positive fashion to all business partners and general public.
• Reads, speaks, comprehends, and communicates English effectively in all communications.
• Ability to develop and maintain successful working relationships with members in all departments of the organization.
• Ability to act according to the organizational values and service excellence at all times.
• Ability to work with diverse populations and have a demonstrated commitment to social justice.
• Ability to walk, sit or stand for an entire shift.
• Ability to work extended days and hours, including holidays and weekends.
• Ability to move throughout all areas and levels of the Ballpark.
• Ability to work in a diverse and changing environment.
• Occasional physical activity such as lifting and carrying boxes at least 25 lbs.

The Cleveland Guardians are committed to developing and maintaining an environment that embraces all forms of diversity to enrich our core values, enhance our competitive position, strengthen our impact within our community, and foster a greater sense of belonging for our employees.

In this spirit, we know studies have shown that people from historically underserved groups – including women and people of color – are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they meet every one of the qualifications as described in a job description. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job and understand that candidate may bring certain skills and experiences to the role that are not listed above, but that would add tremendous value to our organization. We would encourage you to apply, even if you don’t believe you meet every one of our qualifications described.

Contact Information:

• Please address your Cover Letter and Rèsumè / CV to Jeremy Harris, Assistant Director of Medical Services, through our Greenhouse application portal.