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ATHLETIC THERAPIST/PHYSIOTHERAPIST

Job ID45905-5283
CompanyMcMaster University
LocationHamilton
ProvinceON
Date Posted2022-05-17
Job TypeFull-time
Job CategoryEducation
Description

The Department of Athletics and Recreation (a division of Student Affairs) is seeking an experienced therapist to join our team at McMaster University. The Department provides students, staff, faculty, alumni and the greater community with the opportunity to pursue athletic excellence and recreational activities. The mission of the department is to cultivate human potential and well-being through recreation and sport. The operating units of the department include interuniversity athletics, recreation, and sport medicine. The Athletic Therapist/Physiotherapist will be an important part of the high-performance team and have an opportunity to help the department achieve its goals of inclusive excellence and strong results while delivering an excellent student-athlete experience.

Job Summary

This position is a 10 month contract position. The successful candidate will be responsible for the overall health and welfare of student athletes with a particular emphasis on field coverage and clinical care. This position is accountable to the Head Athletic Therapist to provide therapeutic treatments involved in the prevention, immediate care, and rehabilitation and reconditioning of sports injuries sustained by student-athletes at the University.

 

Accountabilities

  • Interview patients and conduct physical examinations.
  • Recognize, assess, manage, and rehabilitate musculoskeletal injuries.
  • Initiate, design, and implement specialized therapy programs.
  • Observe and analyze patients during treatment sessions.
  • Refer injured patients to the appropriate specialized medical personnel as required.
  • Consult with medical professionals on patients' progress and treatment plans.
  • Create, update, and maintain electronic and hard copy patient charts, injury, and treatment records.
  • Gather and compile information required to write, update and maintain a variety of documents.
  • Develop and deliver presentations and information seminars.
  • Advise patients on appropriate exercise and rehabilitation programs.
  • Assist with the fitting of standard and custom sport injury braces.
  • Liaise between student athletes and coaches.
  • Provide first-aid training.
  • Plan and coordinate the scheduling of student field therapists for coverage at required games and practices.
  • Monitor inventory and order supplies as required.


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