Performance Therapist

TITLE: Performance TherapistPOSITION TYPE: Full Time, Exempt COMPANY: Sharks Sports and Entertainment, LLCLOCATION: SAP CenterREPORTS TO: Director of High PerformanceDate Posted: April 9, 2026Pay Range: The pay range for this role is $150,000 - $165,000 per yearThis position has an application deadline of May 1st, 2026 Actual base pay will be determined based on permissible factors such as transferable skills, work experience, market demands and primary work location. OverviewThe San Jose Sharks Hockey Team is seeking to hire a full-time licensed Physical Therapist who is energetic, growth-minded, and committed to an integrated model of performance and medical care. Responsibilities:Day-to-day management of all physical therapy and rehabilitation-related issues both on the road and at homeProvide differential diagnosis on player injury cases Assess and treat acute injuries of playersProvide high-quality manual therapy and soft tissue treatment where necessaryProvide high-quality movement efficiency assessment and corrective exercise programsDevelop and maintain evidence based best-practice guidelines for the prevention and management of injuries. Including assistance with defining return to performance (RTP) protocolsAssist with the implementation and integration of rehab programs for injured playersEnsure appropriate charting and record keeping of all medical treatments, injury assessments and injury data in a club wide accessible systemContribute to the functions of the performance department through Integrated rehabilitation programming, corrective exercise and functional exercise routinesBe a highly effective conduit of communication and collaboration between the medical staff, performance coaches, nutrition department and hockey coaches to optimize player care Assist with acute care coverage at practices, games, and during treatment daysAssist with concussion screenings, management and rehabilitationAssist with all physicals, pre-participation exams and post-season exit interviewsAssist medical staff with daily maintenance needs; inventory, packing for travel, unloading equipment, and treatment area set up/tear down on road trips, cleaning and organizing of medical and training room areas, record keeping, etc. This position will report directly to the Director of High Performance and work side by side with the Head Athletic Trainer, Head Performance Coach and Physical Therapist-Rehab CoordinatorThe candidate must be willing to pursue California state licensure requirements through the California Physical Therapy Association upon accepting the job offer. The candidate must be willing to pursue board certification in Orthopedic (OCS) or Sports (SCS) Physical Therapy after accepting the job offer. Provide a high-quality, professional, and thorough service across all aspects of your responsibilitiesProvide first responder coverage for on-ice practices and off-ice workoutsAssist with the collection, processing and reporting of athlete performance testing data and injury monitoring dataYearly review of injury management and return to performance protocols with respect to the most recent evidenceContribute to player monitoring, injury prevention, and recovery programs as requestedProvide summaries of relevant information to the group on any conferences or courses attended Minimum QualificationsUndergraduate degree or Graduate degree in Physical Therapy3-5 years of experience working in the Physical Therapy field / Sports Medicine field / Outpatient Orthopedics fieldHighly passionate and experienced skill set in manual therapyExperience with sports science technologies, including force plates, Handheld dynamometry, load monitoring, or similar. RequirementsAbility to sit, stand and utilize a computer for extended periods of timeCommunicate via phone and email with a variety of individualsAbility to bend at the waist, reach overhead and lift up to 15 lbs with or without accommodationPhysically navigate stairs and catwalks at SSE facilities during normal work hours and events with or without accommodationAbility to work unconventional hours, weekends, and holidaysTraveling domestically and through Canada will be a requirement of this position in order to attend games, conferences, events, and training sessionsMay be required to travel to other company locations What We OfferCompetitive compensation (base salary and variable incentive plan)Medical/Dental/Vision/Flexible Spending Accounts (all LGBTQ+ friendly)Pretax Transportation Benefit401K (pre-tax and Roth options)Generous Paid Time OffMinimum of 10 Paid Holidays and Wellness Days per yearComplimentary or discounted sports and event ticketsOther League & partner discountsCentral office location in downtown San Jose at the heart of Silicon Valley; convenient access to Caltrain, VTA, major freeways and free parkingAn inclusive culture which values diversity of background and a passion to improve our SSE’s commitment to change with impact on our community and industryPotential for flexible scheduling and telework opportunitiesFree access to on-site Volta EV charging stations on non-event days This position is not eligible for U. S. qualifications – in fact, we believe diversity of backgrounds and skills, combined with passion, are the most important keys to meaningful innovation and excellence. equal opportunity employer. We accept our responsibility to make employment decisions without regard to race, religious creed, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, marital status, medical condition as defined by state law (genetic characteristics or cancer), physical or mental disability, military service or veterans’ status, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, genetic information, or any other classification protected by applicable federal, state, and local laws and ordinances. Notice to Recruiters and AgenciesSSE recruits candidates directly, rather than through third-party recruiters or agencies. Under no circumstances will SSE pay a fee for candidates submitted or presented without a signed recruiting agreement in place between SSE and the recruiter or agency prior to the submittal; any submittal must be for requisition specifically and individually assigned in writing by SSE’s HR department. In the case of candidate(s) submitted or presented to SSE by a recruiter or agency without a signed agreement AND written assignment by SSE Human Resources, SSE explicitly reserves the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) with no financial obligation to the recruiter or agency.