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Application Deadline Ended
Apply by Ended 1/30/2024
Location
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Job Description
- Develop and deliver therapy support, including manual therapies and other modalities, to members of the Men’s Senior National Team Program in training AND competition
- Conducting baseline musculoskeletal assessments of athletes and screenings to assess health and physical condition.
- Lead primary prevention initiatives on and away from the field of play.
- Managing immediate and longer-term rehabilitation of athletes (maintain accurate and up to date electronic medical records (EMR), assist in coordinating specialist appointments and consultations)
- Developing treatment plans based on clinical assessment, diagnostic imaging, and other consultations.
- Evaluate current research to broaden your knowledge of the sport as well as general knowledge of trends and findings within the field of therapy.
- Maintain medical supply inventory and coordinate the packing of medical kit and extra equipment when the team travels to competitions.
- Develop appropriate Emergency Action Plan for various training environments.
- Communicate effectively as part of a high performing interdisciplinary team.
- Work using a collaborative approach to tackle sport specific challenges and questions.
- Consult and refer specific athlete issues to relevant practitioners within the IST.
- Adhere to any professional codes of conduct appropriate to your profession or other codes of conduct that might be deemed applicable to sports science and sports medicine practitioners in general.
- Present workshops, lectures and seminars as required by the Lead, Integrated Support Team (including but not limited to, Advanced Coaching Diploma, Coaching Conferences, National Sport Science & Medicine Advisory Committee meeting)
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Qualifications Required
- Advanced degree (M.Sc.) in Physiotherapy or Certified Athletic Therapist in good standing with CATA.
- Sport Physiotherapy Certificate or Diploma (SPC), FCAMPT, Acupuncture and IMS certification would be considered assets.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience working in a high-performance sport environment (including National and International Competitions).
- Experience developing and implementing injury prevention routines for athletes.
- Knowledge of the Canadian Sport System would be an asset.
- Excellent written and interpersonal communication skills. Bilingualism is an asset.
- Ability to work in a time-sensitive environment with a high degree of independence and initiative.
- Good team building skills and the ability to be flexible and adjust to changing priorities.
- Demonstrated knowledge of, and previous involvement within, an International/Professional sport environment
- Valid driver’s license is an asset.
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