Sports Medicine Physical Therapist - Spooner Sports Institute

Sports Medicine Physical Therapist

Spooner Sports Institute | Phoenix, Arizona

You didn’t become a physical therapist to play small.

If you want to build your career in sports medicine, work alongside therapists and performance professionals who take their craft seriously, and help athletes return to the activities and sports that matter most to them, Spooner Sports Institute is looking for you.

THE OPPORTUNITY

Spooner Sports Institute is growing, and we’re looking for a Sports Medicine Physical Therapist who wants to work in an environment built around movement, performance, collaboration, and continued development.

Our team works with athletes across the spectrum—from active adults and developing high school athletes to collegiate and professional competitors.

This is an opportunity to practice at the top of your license while developing your expertise within a team that believes great sports medicine requires collaboration, curiosity, and a commitment to getting better.

AT SPOONER SPORTS INSTITUTE, YOU’LL HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO:

• Evaluate and treat athletes across a wide range of orthopedic and sports-related conditions
• Help athletes progress from injury through rehabilitation and return to sport
• Collaborate with experienced physical therapists, strength coaches, and performance professionals
• Develop relationships within the sports medicine and athlete community
• Build a caseload aligned with your interests and professional goals
• Continue developing your clinical expertise through mentorship, education, and collaboration
• Practice in an environment designed to support high-quality care and meaningful outcomes

AN ENVIRONMENT BUILT FOR SPORTS MEDICINE

Located in the central Phoenix corridor near Sky Harbor International Airport, Spooner Sports Institute is a 16,000-square-foot facility featuring:

• 4,700 sq. ft. of turf
• 4,000 sq. ft. strength and conditioning center
• Integrated physical therapy and sports performance
• An experienced team of physical therapists and strength and conditioning professionals

The result is an environment where rehabilitation and performance can work together to support the athlete.

WHY SPOONER?

We want our therapists to build careers—not simply manage caseloads.

At Spooner, you’ll benefit from:

• A comprehensive year-long onboarding program
• Structured mentorship with experienced clinical leaders
• Company-sponsored learning events and continuing education
• Support for advanced certifications, fellowships, and specialty development
• AI-supported documentation designed to reduce administrative burden
• Autonomy to shape your caseload and professional path
• A compensation model that gives clinicians the opportunity to drive their financial success
• Student loan repayment program
• Continuing education funds
• Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, PTO, holiday pay, and 401(k) matching

Most importantly, you’ll join a culture that values continuous learning, teamwork, communication, accountability, and treating people the way they want to be treated.

WHO WE’RE LOOKING FOR

We’re looking for a physical therapist who wants sports medicine to be a meaningful part of their career.

Someone who is:

• Passionate about working with athletes and active populations
• Committed to excellent orthopedic and sports rehabilitation
• Interested in return-to-sport and performance
• Collaborative and eager to learn from other professionals
• Motivated to build relationships within the sports medicine community
• Driven to continue developing as a clinician and movement professional

If you want to surround yourself with people who will challenge you, support you, and help you become a better sports medicine physical therapist, we should talk.

Apply today to start the conversation.