Sports Physical Therapist

Company Description

ARRISE.med is a specialized orthopaedic and sports rehabilitation practice built to bridge the gap between academic research and advanced sport physical therapy. The team focuses on evidence-based musculoskeletal care, sports medicine excellence, and data-informed recovery strategies for athletes, patients, and active individuals. Rather than offering temporary or generic solutions, ARRISE.med takes a whole-system approach to help people recover from complex injuries and optimize long‑term movement performance. The clinic emphasizes advanced orthopaedic and sport physical therapy, clinical evidence translation, and injury prevention, with a mission to deliver precision care grounded in science. More information about their clinical practice and research initiatives is available at www.arrise.be.

Role Description

The Sports Physical Therapist will provide hands‑on, evidence‑based care to athletes and active individuals in an on‑site clinical setting in Kapellen. Day‑to‑day responsibilities include performing comprehensive assessments, developing individualized treatment and rehabilitation plans, and delivering advanced orthopaedic and sport physical therapy interventions. The role involves close collaboration with patients to guide recovery from complex musculoskeletal injuries, optimize performance, and implement injury prevention strategies. The therapist will also track clinical outcomes, document care accurately, and integrate current research findings into practice. This is a full‑time on‑site role.

Qualifications

• Strong foundation in Physical Therapy with experience in sport‑specific rehabilitation and performance optimization.
• Competence in Orthopedics, including musculoskeletal assessment, differential diagnosis, and treatment planning.
• Skills in Injury Prevention and Strength & Conditioning to support safe return to sport and long‑term movement health.
• Excellent Patient Care abilities, including clear communication, empathy, and collaboration with diverse athletic and active populations.
• Relevant degree in Physical Therapy and appropriate professional licensure/registration for practice in Belgium.
• Experience working with athletes or in a sports medicine setting is highly beneficial.
• Ability to interpret and apply clinical research, and interest in evidence‑based and data‑informed practice.
• Strong organizational skills, reliability in documentation, and commitment to continual professional development.