Sports Physical Therapist

Cash-Based Sports & Performance Clinic | San Diego, CA Salary & Benefits Total Compensation: $88,000–$105,000+ (salary + monthly performance bonuses) Benefits Include: Monthly performance bonus opportunities Employer health insurance contribution Up to 3% SIMPLE IRA match 10 paid PTO days 7 paid holidays $1,500 annual continuing education allowance Short- and long-term disability insurance Weekly mentorship and professional development One-on-one treatment sessions only Fully equipped sports performance gym About Athletic Edge Physical Therapy We're not your typical outpatient physical therapy clinic. Athletic Edge Physical Therapy is a cash-based sports and performance practice in San Diego that helps athletes and active adults recover from injury, return to sport, and perform at a higher level than before. Our clients include runners, CrossFit athletes, weightlifters, cyclists, field and court sport athletes, post-operative ACL patients, and active adults who refuse to settle for "good enough." Instead of juggling multiple patients at once, you'll work one-on-one with motivated clients in a fully equipped strength and conditioning gym where movement quality, performance, and exceptional patient care come first. If you're passionate about strength training, coaching movement, and helping athletes perform at their highest level, you'll fit right in. What You'll Do Every day you'll coach athletes through meaningful rehabilitation—not just supervise exercises. Your responsibilities will include: Perform comprehensive evaluations and develop individualized treatment plans. Treat athletes and active adults in one-on-one, 60-minute sessions. Design strength-based rehabilitation and return-to-sport programs. Guide post-operative patients through evidence-based progressions. Perform movement analysis and exercise coaching. Collaborate with our team to deliver exceptional patient experiences. Build long-term relationships through education, accountability, and outstanding communication. Help grow the practice by contributing ideas, participating in community events, and supporting clinic initiatives. Your Typical Caseload May Include ACL reconstruction rehabilitation CrossFit and Olympic lifting injuries Cycling injuries and bike fitting Shoulder and knee athletes Youth athletes Active adults who simply want to keep doing what they love A Mentorship Program You'll Actually Use Whether you're a new graduate or early in your career, you'll receive structured mentorship designed to accelerate your clinical growth. Weekly dedicated one-on-one mentorship meetings during onboarding Real-time case discussions while treating alongside experienced clinicians Clinical reasoning and treatment progression reviews Exercise prescription coaching Running gait analysis ACL rehabilitation progression Return-to-sport testing Bike fitting education Performance testing using VALD technology Gradual transition toward greater independence Ongoing quarterly career development meetings You'll never be expected to "figure it out on your own." Why Our Patients Love Working Here We believe physical therapy should be personal. That means: One patient at a time No rushing through appointments No insurance-driven treatment plans Time to build relationships and deliver exceptional care Our clinicians are able to practice the way they envisioned when they entered the profession. We're Looking for Someone Who... Is a licensed Physical Therapist (or eligible for California licensure) Minimum: 1 year experience in outpatient orthopedic setting, preferred if in sports setting. Send us either your 1 RM deadlift, squat, or 5k run time. AND tell us who your avatar is, who is your ideal client. Has an interest in sports physical therapy and return-to-sport care Enjoys coaching rather than simply prescribing exercises Is eager to learn, receive feedback, and continually improve Communicates confidently and builds trust with clients Takes ownership, initiative and enjoys being part of a collaborative team Wants to become an exceptional sports physical therapist—not just another outpatient PT Our Culture We work hard, laugh often, collaborate daily, and genuinely enjoy helping each other become better clinicians. We are athletes ourselves and thrive working with other athletes and the active population. We celebrate wins, challenge each other to grow, and believe the best patient outcomes happen when clinicians are continuously learning. If you're looking for a supportive team, meaningful mentorship, and the opportunity to build a long-term career in sports physical therapy, we'd love to meet you. Apply today and help athletes return stronger than before. #J-18808-Ljbffr Athletic Edge Physical Therapy San Diego