Minor League Physical Therapist

Minor League Physical Therapist

Baseball Operations – Player Development – Rehab & PT

Salary (Exempt)

10/07/2025

10/05/2026

Oversee the day-to-day programs and routines of players going through physical therapy and rehabilitation programs within the Cincinnati Reds Rehab Department.

• Doctor of Physical Therapy Degree, required.
• Ability to obtain Physical Therapy licensure in the state of Arizona.
• APTA Board Certified Sports Clinical Specialist (SCS) or Board Certified Orthopedic Clinical Specialist (OCS) preferred.
• Upper Extremity Fellowship or Orthopedic/Sports Medicine Fellowship preferred.

• Previous work/educational experiences that have prepared the candidate for a start in professional baseball.

• Independent judgment and ability to multitask is required to plan, prioritize, and organize diversified workload.
• Strong work ethic and willingness to work long, flexible hours including weekends and holidays.
• Must be trustworthy and comfortable with managing sensitive information.
• High level of interpersonal skills and be able to effectively communicate with wide range of departments, seniority levels and personalities.
• Knowledge of a variety of computer software applications and communication platforms in word processing, spreadsheets, database and presentation software (Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, EMR and Slack).

• Spoken and written fluency in English.
• Spoken and written fluency in Spanish preferred.
• Ability to travel within the United States and internationally.
• Willing to relocate. This position is based at our Player Development Complex in the Goodyear, Arizona with potential for roving responsibilities to the affiliates and the Dominican Republic Academy.

• Work in collaboration with our Medical & Strength staffs on rehab of players/protocols and their return to play schedules.
• Manage return-to-play process for all assigned rehabbing players including:
• Communication to Director, Rehab & Physical Therapy of current status and rehab approach.
• Collaborative daily program planning with strength & conditioning staff, as well as facilitating mental skills, nutrition and wellness professionals into the player’s plan of care.
• Proper transition of player care during rehab assignment and progression to affiliate team.

• Utilizing an objective based approach to injury assessment, treatment and return-to-play management.
• Assist in development of injury specific protocols and educational content for staff.

• Assist with training room tasks as necessary, including but not limited to medical administration, evaluation and treatment of injuries, and assistance of the Rehab staff with daily training room duties.
• Assist with implementation and completion of Spring Training and End of Season physicals throughout organization.
• Assist with internship/fellowship program development and implementation.
• Assist medical department with duties as needed.
• Assist with coordination and monitoring of rehab athletes at outside clinics in the off-season.

• Other duties as assigned by the Player Development / Medical leadership.
• Off-season tasks and attendance of education and departmental meetings as scheduled are required.

• Director, Rehab & Physical Therapy

• Performance-Based.

• Ability to sit, stand and walk for extended periods throughout the day.
• Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull up to 50 pounds (equipment, medical equipment, etc.).
• Ability to bend, squat, reach, and climb stairs regularly in the course of daily duties
• Comfortable working…