Sports Physical Therapist Jobs in Charlotte, NC
Build Your Career at The Charlotte Athlete
Looking for more than just another physical therapy job?
At The Charlotte Athlete, we are building a premium, athlete-focused sports physical therapy practice in Charlotte, NC for clinicians who want to think deeper, move better, and grow faster in their careers.
This is a clinic for people who care about performance, clinical excellence, and long-term development. If you are passionate about working with athletes and active adults and want to practice at the top of your license, you are in the right place.
About The Charlotte Athlete
The Charlotte Athlete is a cash-based, performance-focused sports physical therapy practice built on one-on-one care, advanced clinical reasoning, and long-term athletic development.
Our mission is simple but demanding:
Help athletes and active adults solve the root cause of pain and physical limitations so they can train, compete, and perform at a high level for years to come.
We work with youth, high school, collegiate, professional, and adult athletes who expect thoughtful care and measurable progress. That expectation extends to our team.
Whether you are logging marathon miles, training for competition, or simply refusing to slow down, this is physical therapy built for performance, not passivity.
A Facility Designed for High-Level Care
This is not a traditional PT clinic.
Our Charlotte facility is an integrated rehab and performance environment where clinicians transition seamlessly from hands-on treatment to advanced training, return-to-sport testing, and performance programming under one roof.
You will work in a space that includes:
- Full strength and conditioning area
- Turf and open movement space
- Force plates and sports performance testing tools
- Blood flow restriction training
- BlazePods and neuromuscular training equipment
Mentorship and Professional Growth
What Makes Our Team Different
This is a clinic for clinicians who want to sharpen their skill set, not plateau.
Mentorship is not optional here. It is built into the culture
As a Sports Physical Therapist at The Charlotte Athlete, you will receive:
- One-on-one mentorship with fellowship-trained physical therapists
- Daily collaboration with AAOMPT Fellows, SCS, and OCS clinicians
- Structured onboarding with co-treatment and guided development
- Exposure to high-level athletes and complex cases
- Ongoing clinical feedback and outcome tracking
Whether you are a new graduate or an experienced clinician, the goal is the same: keep getting better.
A Growth-Minded Culture
We are intentional about growth. That means:
Structured onboarding and support
Direct, honest feedback
Measured outcomes and accountability
Investment in continuing education
Recognition of progress and achievements
We work hard. We think critically. And yes, we have fun doing it.
Open Positions at The Charlotte Athlete
Sports Physical Therapist
- 1-on-1 Treatments (no 2–3 pts/hour grind)
- Competitive Salary and Bonus
- 32 Visits/wk is Full-Time
- Minimal paperwork as cash practice
- $1000/year CEU
- PTO; Health Insurance; IRA
- 1-on-1 Weekly Mentorship
- Work with an AMAZING group of people!
Client Experience Specialist
- Work in a premium, athlete-focused practice with a strong brand
- High-impact role shaping the client experience and growth
- Competitive, stable compensation in a communication-driven role
- Opportunity to take on more responsibility as the practice grows
- PTO; Health Insurance; IRA
- Join a driven, high-performing team
Sports Physical Therapy Intern
- Premium sports PT environment
- Real-world rehab exposure
- Clinical insight and mentorship
- Resume-defining experience
- Athlete-focused culture
- High-performing, team-driven culture
Frequently Asked Questions
We are a cash-based, performance-focused sports physical therapy practice. Clinicians work one-on-one with athletes in an integrated rehab and performance environment, allowing for deeper clinical reasoning and better outcomes.
Yes. We welcome growth-minded new graduates who want mentorship, structure, and a high-performance environment.
Clinicians use force plates, blood flow restriction training, sports science tools, turf, and a full strength and conditioning space to support rehab and return-to-sport decision making.
Mentorship includes direct one-on-one guidance, case discussions, manual therapy development, movement analysis, and exposure to advanced sports rehab strategies.
Rehab and performance are not separate here. Athletes progress from clinical care into strength, power, and return-to-sport work within the same facility and care model.
Clinicians who value growth, communication, accountability, and working with athletes in a cash-based model tend to thrive here.
Ready to Build Your Career?
If you are searching for sports physical therapy jobs in Charlotte, NC, and want a career that challenges you to grow clinically and professionally, we would love to hear from you.
Apply today and join The Charlotte Athlete team.