Athletic Edge Physical Therapy is looking for Sports Physical Therapist in San Diego, CA. This local job opportunity with ID 3689288920 is live since 2026-05-23 19:58:02.

We're hiring a new graduate or early-career Physical Therapist who is passionate about sports rehab, strength and conditioning, and performance-based care.

We are a San Diego-based, athlete-focused clinic that provides 1-on-1 physical therapy in a gym-based rehab setting. Our clients include runners, CrossFit athletes, cyclists, ACL rehab clients, and active adults who want to return to sport stronger, faster, and more resilient.

What You'll Do

• Evaluate and treat athletes and active adults in one-on-one physical therapy sessions
• Create individualized rehab and performance plans based on each client's sport, goals, and presentation
• Guide clients through return-to-sport and return-to-performance progressions
• Provide exercise prescription, movement analysis, and strength-based rehab in a gym setting
• Collaborate with the Athletic Edge PT team to deliver high-level, athlete-focused care
• Build strong client relationships through communication, education, and accountability
• Contribute to clinic growth through engagement, initiative, and a team-first mindset

What We're Looking For

• Licensed Physical Therapist or eligible for licensure in California
• New grads and early-career clinicians are encouraged to apply
• Strong interest in sports physical therapy, return-to-sport rehab, and performance training
• Passion for strength and conditioning, movement quality, and active populations
• Interest or background in areas such as CrossFit, endurance sports, runners, cyclists, or ACL rehab
• Growth mindset with willingness to learn, receive feedback, and take ownership
• Strong communication skills and ability to connect with motivated clients
• Desire to become more than a traditional PT and grow within a performance-based practice

What Makes This Role Different

• 1-on-1 treatment model
• Gym-based rehab setting
• Focus on athletes and active adults
• Emphasis on return-to-sport and performance, not just pain relief
• Mentorship opportunities in:
• ACL rehab
• Running analysis
• Bike fitting
• Performance testing
• Opportunity to build a niche and personal brand within the clinic
• Collaborative environment with a team that understands athletic performance firsthand

Ideal Candidate

You'll thrive here if you:

• Want to work with motivated, performance-driven clients
• Value movement, strength, and sport-specific rehab
• Are coachable, proactive, and excited to keep learning
• Want mentorship but are also willing to take initiative
• Care about helping people not only recover, but come back better than before