A Physical Therapist helps patients with physically disabling conditions or injuries to improve their ability to move and manage their pain. Uses techniques including targeted exercises and massage therapy. Works in conjunction with other healthcare providers to provide rehabilitation to patients after an injury or illness. May specialize in treating certain types of injuries or patients.
Part-Time
Performing Arts Athletic Trainer/Physical Therapist (Temporary, Part-Time)
Description:
Performing Arts Athletic Trainer/Physical Therapist (Temporary, Part-Time)
Category:
Administration/Staff
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Department:
Schools of the Performing Arts
Locations:
Franklin, MA
Posted:
Jul 9, 2026
Closes:
Open Until Filled
Type:
Temporary
Position ID:
202372
Dean College:
Dean College is a private, residential New England college grounded in a culture and tradition that all students deserve the opportunity to discover and exceed their greatest aspirations. A personal and transformativemunity since 1865, Dean tirelessly inspires our students to unimagined heights through personalized support and integrated delivery of academic, co-curricular, and experiential learning. Our graduates are lifelong learners who thrive in their careers, embrace social responsibility, and demonstrate leadership. Recognized as a Top Regional College by U.S. News & World for thirteen consecutive years and named a College of Distinction for nine consecutive years, Dean serves approximately 1,200 full-time students and 400 part-time students and offers more than 50bined bachelor's and associate degree programs and specializations, as well as a robust schedule of continuing studies and certificate programs throughout the year. Dean College is perfectly situated in Franklin, Massachusetts, which is conveniently located between Boston and Providence, Rhode Island, and is accessible to Boston bymuter rail. The Dean College/Franklin rail station is only a five-minute walk from campus. Approximately 90 percent of the College's student population lives on campus and Dean provides a supportive academic environment that thrives on hands-on engagement and exceptional teaching. Thismunity-widemitment of always going the extra mile for students is known as The Dean Difference. Outside of the classroom, students participate in 16 athletic teams and more than 40 on-campus groups andanizations. Ninety-six percent of our bachelor's degree students are employed or enrolled in graduate school within 12 months of graduation. Alumni are hard at work in top-ranked graduate programs and are employed byanizations such as Universal Studios, Dell Technologies, Liberty Mutual, Kraft Sports + Entertainment, the Boston Ballet, and more. What is The Dean Difference? The Dean Difference isn't any one thing. It's not a program or a professor. It's not a single class or a club. It's the way our academic support networks andmunity overlap, interweave, and magnify each other. Our difference unites us. It's our secret formula. It's the nucleus around which we orbit. It isn't one thing, it's everything.
Job Description:
The Joan Phelps Palladino School of Dance and the Schools of the Arts at Dean College seek a temporary, part-time Athletic Trainer or Physical Therapist to provide clinical coverage during the Fall 2026 semester. Candidates must hold current Massachusetts licensure as either a Licensed Athletic Trainer (AT) or a Licensed Physical Therapist (PT).
The standard schedule is 15 hours per week, with up to 5 additional hours available during performance and production weeks. This position offers an excellent opportunity for a licensed AT or PT to develop or expand clinical experience in performing arts medicine, with a particular emphasis on dance medicine and the unique physical demands of conservatory-level training and performance.
This temporary position is scheduled to begin on Tuesday, September 1, 2026, and continue through December 15, 2026.
The hourly rate for this part-time, non-exempt position is $35.00-$45.00 per hour, depending on qualifications.
Position responsibilities include: Provide direct athletic training or physical therapy services to performing arts students during the Fall 2026 semester, including injury evaluations, treatment, and rehabilitation within scope of professional licensure.
Provide on-site coverage during rehearsals and performance weeks.
Communicate with the Dean of the Schools of Performing Arts, the full-time Performing Arts Athletic Trainer, and Health Services regarding student health and participation status.
Refer students to appropriate outside medical providers as needed.
Maintain accurate student health records inpliance with Massachusetts state confidentiality laws and FERPA.
Coordinate with academic advisors regarding student injury or illness affecting technique class participation.
Comply with Dean College Professional Practice Rules and Regulations and applicable professional codes of practice.
Other duties as assigned and/or required.
Qualifications:
Graduate degree in a related field, required.
Valid Massachusetts licensure as a Licensed Athletic Trainer (LAT) or Licensed Physical Therapist (PT/DPT), required.
For Athletic Trainers:
Board of Certification (BOC) certification and active Massachusetts state licensure, required.
For Physical Therapists:
Active Massachusetts PT licensure in good standing, required.
Experience in performing arts medicine, dance medicine, or sports/orthopedic rehabilitation, preferred.
Current First Aid/CPR/AED certification, required.
Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to foster an engaging, innovative, and collaborative workplace culture.
Demonstrate skills in interacting effectively with students, staff, faculty, physicians, and others.
Must be available to work nights and weekends.
