Dallas, Texas
Columbia, Missouri
Storrs Mansfield, Connecticut
Posted: 09-Apr-26
Location: Dallas, Texas
Type: Full-time
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Internal Number: ATH00000465
Salary commensurate with experience and qualifications
About SMU
SMU’s more than 12,000 diverse, high-achieving students come from all 50 states and over 80 countries to take advantage of the University’s small classes, meaningful research opportunities, leadership development, community service, international study and innovative programs.
SMU serves approximately 7,000 undergraduates and 5,000 graduate students through eight degree-granting schools: Dedman College of Humanities and Sciences, Cox School of Business, Lyle School of Engineering, Meadows School of the Arts, Simmons School of Education and Human Development, Dedman School of Law, Perkins School of Theology and Moody School of Graduate and Advanced Studies.
SMU is data driven, and its powerful supercomputing ecosystem – paired with entrepreneurial drive – creates an unrivaled environment for the University to deliver research excellence.
Now in its second century of achievement, SMU is recognized for the ways it supports students, faculty and alumni as they become ethical, enterprising leaders in their professions and communities. SMU’s relationship with Dallas – the dynamic center of one of the nation’s fastest-growing regions – offers unique learning, research, social and career opportunities that provide a launch pad for global impact.
SMU is nonsectarian in its teaching and committed to academic freedom and open inquiry.
About the Position:
This role is an on-campus, in-person position.
The Director of Rehabilitation will be responsible for creating, directing, coordinating, and administering physical therapy/ rehabilitation for student-athletes.
This position will play a vital role in optimizing rehabilitation and return-to-play. Additionally, there will be a focus on evaluation while working proactively towards injury prevention. Collaboration with athletic trainers, physicians, nutrition and human performance staff, and mental health counselors will be essential.
The expectation will be that these services will be provided in a professional manner, while working within in the defined scope of practice and within the respective NCAA, state, and national guidelines.
Essential Functions:
Rehabilitation of orthopedic injuries for student-athletes from various sports.
Implementation / Programming for Injury Prevention. Oversight and direction of Return-to-Play programming
Collaboration with physicians, athletic trainers, nutrition / human performance staff, and mental health counselors. Effectively communicating and educating patients, parents, and coaches.
Detailed and thorough patient documentation within EMR.
Research / Implementation of Data-Driven Processes to assist in program development and decision-making.
The position requires long hours into the evening or weekends during parts of the year
The position requires occasional travel to attend sporting events and occasional conferences/continuing education courses.
The position is expected to work through a variety of weather and environmental conditions, long hours, and hands-on assignments that can provide physical demands. EEO Statement
SMU is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation, or gender identity and expression.
Benefits:
SMU offers staff a broad, competitive array of health and related benefits. In addition to traditional benefits such as health, dental, and vision plans, SMU offers a wide range of wellness programs to help attract, support, and retain our employees whose work continues to make SMU an outstanding education and research institution.
SMU is committed to providing an array of retirement programs that benefit and protect you and your family throughout your working years at SMU and, if you meet SMU's retirement eligibility criteria, during your retirement years after you leave SMU.
The value of learning at SMU isn't just about preparing our students for the future. Employees have access to a wide variety of professional and personal development opportunities, including tuition benefits.
Education and Experience:
Masters or Doctor of Physical Therapy is required.
A minimum of two years of full-time (post-graduate) experience providing treatment and rehabilitation of injuries is required.
Current license in Physical Therapy or license eligible. NATABOC (AT) preferred. Experience working with Division 1 student-athletes or professional athletes, desired.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Candidate must demonstrate strong interpersonal and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate broadly across the University and develop and maintain effective relationships with a wide range of constituencies. Must also demonstrate strong written communication skills. A strong customer service orientation is essential.
Candidate must possess strong problem-solving skills with the ability to identify and analyze problems, as well as devise solutions. Must also have strong organizational, planning and time management skills.
Candidate must have a strong basic knowledge of Microsoft Office (i.e. Outlook, Word, Excel). A working knowledge of and/or experience with Teamworks and Smartabase, preferred.
CPR/AED and Basic-Life Support certifications are required. Additional certifications (dry-needling, BFR, PES, CES, CSCS, etc.) are preferred
Physical and Environmental Demands:
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Sit for long periods of time
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Bend, squat, stand, kneel
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Crawl, climb, push/pull
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Walk for distances
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Reach above shoulders
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Handle objects (dexterity)
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Carry lift 25-50 lbs.
Deadline to Apply:
The position is open until filled.
