Job Description
Job Title: Physical Therapist – Part Time
Department: Artistic
Reports to: Artistic Director & Lead Physical Therapist
Hours: 2:30 PM to 7:30 PM most work weeks—variable during performance season
Salary: $50.00 per hour + overtime
SUMMARY
Miami City Ballet, under the new direction of Gonzalo Garcia, is one of the most renowned ballet companies in the United States. Founded in 1985 by Miami philanthropist Toby Lerner Ansin and Founding Artistic Director and ballet legend Edward Villella, MCB is considered a leader in the field – nurturing new choreographic voices, creating innovative collaborations and opening new avenues of inclusivity within classical ballet. Our repertory of more than 100 ballets, including over a dozen world premieres, was built upon the Balanchine repertory, style and technique. It has been expanded to include beloved classical works of importance, as well as exciting new choreography by contemporary and ground-breaking artists.
The Physical Therapist position is a part-time role focused on evaluating and treating primarily MCB dancers, with occasional services for students and staff. This role involves planning and administering physical therapy treatments to prevent injuries, restore function, manage pain, and promote the dancers' overall health and fitness.
The Physical Therapist will determine if a worker's compensation claim needs to be filed and will communicate with staff regarding this process. They will develop personalized treatment plans, recommend medical specialists, and provide exercise techniques to enhance the dancers' health.
Additionally, the Physical Therapist must maintain treatment notes, communicate with staff about the dancers' injury-related limitations, perform administration work, and coordinate treatment plans and diagnoses with physicians.
The position will require a minimum of 40 weeks of work, which will be finalized at the beginning of the contract period. The Physical Therapist will report directly to Gonzalo Garcia, Artistic Director; Lily McCrossin, Lead Physical Therapist; and Lina Aguirre, Human Resources Director, regarding matters related to the employment contract.
The ideal candidate will possess a warm and collaborative demeanor, positive energy, and a sense of humor. They should also be organized, effectively prioritize tasks, and be self-motivated in their work. Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills are essential, as the Physical Therapist will need to interact comfortably with various individuals throughout the organization. Additionally, this person must demonstrate genuine empathy and an understanding of the dancers' needs and sensitivities.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
● Provide physical therapy diagnoses through appropriate patient evaluation.
● Must be able to recognize and respond appropriately to urgent/emergent situations and determine a safe level of participation or referral to a specialist.
● Develop individualized treatment plans for dancers, including, but not limited to, exercises, stretching, modalities, and hands-on therapy to restore function.
● Maintain patient records and their confidentiality.
● Educating patients and staff regarding injuries and their impact on dance rehearsal and performance.
● Coordinate the plan for a dancer returning to dance with MCB staff and various outside medical professionals.
● Develop dance medicine resources, and collaborating with MCB’s Artistic Health Department team members.
● Keep the treatment areas neat and organized.
● Perform administrative work.
● Complies with the Florida State Physical Therapy Act, codes, and regulations.
Hours and Workdays
● Minimum of 40 work weeks per season (July 1 - April 1st). The exact schedule is to be determined by February.
● Working hours are 25 hours weekly. $50 overtime will be added for additional hours.
● The hours and workdays are typically 2:30 PM to 7:30 PM most work weeks—variable during performance season.
● Rehearsal weeks- generally Mondays through Fridays
● Treatment times usually are 5 hours daily, including a 30-minute lunch break, but may vary slightly; additional time may be needed for emergencies and to accomplish required duties.
● Performance weeks - 6 days a week, depending on venue.
● A company physical therapist will be expected to remain in the theater for each performance, usually three evenings per week. Matinees are similarly covered in a shared manner. Additional time may be needed for emergencies and to accomplish required duties.
● Touring weeks - will vary from year to year.
● Accommodation, transportation, and per diem are provided for all tour weeks outside of Miami.
● Vacation coverage weeks will require fewer hours than a typical rehearsal week but will include at least one or two days a week.
Core Qualifications
● Fully licensed and insured evidence-based Doctor of Physical Therapy in the State of Florida.
● At least 3 years of PT experience preferred.
● Current CPR Certification.
● Experience working with dancers and/or professional athletes preferred.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
● A skilled manual therapist with sound knowledge of therapeutic exercises to restore function.
● Compassion and empathy for patients who are often in pain and anxious about their future dancing careers.
● Attention to detail regarding a patient's problems to analyze what they need to alleviate their pain and reduce the risk of further injury.
● Physical stamina for manual work on patients and long hours standing and demonstrating exercises.
● Communication skills to interact clearly with doctors, artistic staff members, and patients.
● Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
● Low-ego, hands-on, results-driven with a down-to-earth, collaborative, "roll-up-your-sleeves" personality and work ethic who can rally others to take the initiative in their areas of expertise.
● Ability to attend to multiple administrative matters.
● Ability to work collegially across departments and across the organization.
● Comfortable instructing physical therapy students.
● Comfortable with administrative technology, scheduling and EMR software, virtual meetings, and Microsoft Office Suite.
Benefits
● $50 per hour
● Max of 25 Hr. per week
● Per-diem, travel/hotel when on tour
To apply, please submit cover letter and resume to joy.stanfield@miamicityballet.org.
No agency phone calls please.
Miami City Ballet seeks to develop and nurture its diversity. Miami City Ballet is committed to maintaining an inclusive community that recognizes and values the inherent worth and dignity of every person; fosters tolerance, sensitivity, understanding, and mutual respect. Miami City Ballet is an EEO employer fully committed to achieving a diverse workforce. All individuals, including minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and protected veterans are encouraged to apply.