Sports Massage Therapist — Performance-Focused

Sports Massage Therapist — Performance-Focused Work with athletes. Collaborate with elite clinicians. Elevate your craft.This isn't a spa job. And it's not for everyone.If you're a massage therapist who wants to do more than help people relax — If you care about why movement breaks down, not just how to temporarily relieve it — If you want to work alongside a Fellowship-trained physical therapist and be part of real, measurable outcomes —You'll feel the difference here the moment you walk in.About Alpha OsteopracticAlpha Osteopractic was founded by Dr. Brittany Forbes, PT, DPT, FAAOMPT — a clinician, educator, and manual therapy specialist who built this practice around a simple conviction: the best outcomes happen when clinical precision meets genuine human connection.We are a premium, cash-based physical medicine practice. No insurance. No volume pressure. No symptom-chasing. Every client receives one-on-one, 60-minute sessions focused on identifying root causes, restoring movement quality, and building long-term resilience.We work with athletes — from competitive and collegiate to committed weekend warriors — alongside active adults and high performers who take their health seriously and expect their care to match.The RoleAs a Sports Massage Therapist at Alpha Osteopractic, you are not a support service. You are a clinical collaborator. Your hands-on work directly bridges soft tissue intervention with measurable performance outcomes.You will:Deliver individualized, sports massage sessions with precision and intention.Collaborate directly with the Alpha team on integrated care — briefed on treatment goals before sessions, debriefed together after.Apply targeted soft tissue techniques to address mobility restrictions, recovery demands, movement quality, and pain modulation.Educate clients on tissue health, recovery strategies, and the reasoning behind your work.Maintain clear, professional clinical documentation.Uphold a premium client experience from first contact to final session.Your work will directly shape how people move, perform, and live.Who Thrives HereYou'll be a strong fit if you:Think beyond "tight muscles" — you want to understand movement, load, and functionTake full ownership of your client outcomes and experienceAre driven to refine your craft, not just maintain itAre secure enough to ask questions, receive feedback, and grow without egoWant to work with clients who are motivated, invested, and ready to do the workValue being part of a high-performing, collaborative team — not a siloed service providerThis Is Not the Right Fit If You:Prefer a spa or relaxation-only environmentWant a clock-in, clock-out role with minimal clinical engagementResist feedback, collaboration, or professional growthAre uncomfortable working alongside doctoral-level clinicians in a performance settingQualificationsRequired:Active North Carolina Massage Therapy LicenseProficiency in at least two advanced modalities: deep tissue, myofascial release, trigger point therapy, or equivalent sports-specific techniques1+ years of clinical or performance-adjacent experience Preferred:Experience working with athletes or active populationsWorking knowledge of movement, biomechanics, or rehabilitation principlesBackground in performance-adjacent settings: sports medicine, fitness, PT clinics, or similarWhat Makes This Opportunity DifferentThis is not a volume-based role, a stepping stone to somewhere else, or a job where you show up and follow a script.Unrushed, 1-on-1 sessions — zero volume pressureDirect collaboration with a Fellowship-trained, board-certified physical therapist — deepening your clinical reasoning in real time, not in a classroomA true performance ecosystem: your work integrates directly with movement assessment, rehabilitation strategy, and performance programmingClients who are engaged, invested, and motivated — not passive recipientsA culture built on growth, accountability, and doing the right thing even when it's harderAs the practice's performance division continues to expand, this role is intentionally designed to grow with itThis is the environment where your craft evolves — because the people around you demand it, and because the work requires it.Compensation & Structure$28–$60 per session, commensurate with experience, knowledge depth, and employment structure.Transparent path to increased rates as your role and client base developContinuing education support for aligned coursework and certificationsEmployment structure confirmed at interview (W2/1099)How to ApplyIf you read this and thought — "this is exactly the environment I've been looking for" — we want to hear from you.Submit your resume along with brief responses to the following:Why are you drawn to a performance-based, clinical environment over a traditional massage setting?(Optional) Describe a client case where your soft tissue work contributed to a meaningful movement or performance outcome.We review applications on a rolling basis and close the search once the right candidate is identified. This role is intentionally selective — we are building a team of people who take pride in their craft and want to be part of something exceptional.Alpha Osteopractic — Hampstead, NC   Eliminate Pain. Optimize Performance.