Job Description
Key Responsibilities:
- Educate athletes on injury prevention, recovery, and rehabilitation techniques
- Implement psychological strategies to help athletes manage and recover from injuries, enhancing their resilience and motivation
- Conduct thorough assessments, diagnose, and treat sports-related injuries, offering comprehensive care
- Provide nutritional advice to support the rehabilitation process and overall athlete well-being
- Assess athletes’ physical condition before participation in sports to identify any risk factors for injury
- Collaborate with other healthcare professionals to ensure coordinated care for athletes
- Oversee and manage rehabilitation programs, ensuring athletes return to peak performance safely
- Establish protocols for managing emergency sports injuries and provide immediate care when necessary
- Engage in research focused on the prevention and treatment of sports-related injuries and conditions
- Develop tailored exercise regimens to help rehabilitated athletes regain strength, flexibility, and performance
Requirements
- A degree in medicine or a related field
- Valid state medical license
- At least three years of experience in sports medicine
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills to effectively interact with athletes and healthcare teams
- Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team, including psychologists, nutritionists, general practitioners, coaches, and physiologists
- Creative problem-solving abilities and excellent critical thinking skills
- Expertise in providing research-based strategies and counseling to athletes, enhancing their recovery and performance
Benefits
- Annual airfare allowance
- 30 days of paid vacation per year, plus 10 public holidays
- Housing allowance provided
- Education support for dependents
