Part-Time Athletic Therapist (2 Vacancies)

Two Support Staff Regular Part-time Replacement Positions
(First consideration for Support Staff and Academic positions will be given to internal applicants in accordance with the respective Collective Agreements)
Under the direction of the Manager, Recreation, Performance & Health, the Athletic Therapist works within the Athletics & Recreation Department providing healthcare services to intercollegiate athletes. The Athletic Therapist’s primary job duties are to support varsity student athletes with acute and chronic injuries in the clinical setting, and to provide on-field emergency care during team practices and games. The incumbent should provide overall health and wellness care to positively impact student athlete’s sports performance and success as a student athlete. This position will be required to work evenings and weekends to serve the needs of the varsity athletics schedule.
Successful candidates will be required to conduct work within Ontario and must be available to work on campus. This position will complete work tasks primarily at the Doon Campus, with additional facilities used within Kitchener, Waterloo, and Cambridge for varsity practices and competition. The incumbent should also be prepared to travel across Ontario for varsity competition.
Responsibilities
Clinical Assessment & Treatment of Musculoskeletal Injuries

• Complete musculoskeletal assessment (body mechanics and movement) of all incoming varsity athletes
• Provide clinical assessment of musculoskeletal injuries of Conestoga varsity athletes; Assessments of all acute, insidious, and chronic injuries.
• Treatment of acute and chronic musculoskeletal injuries of student athletes during in-clinic appointments utilizing exercise, therapeutic modalities, manual therapy, education, sport-specific movements, etc.
• Use of advanced rehabilitative practices to both prevent injury and re-injury
• Refer varsity athletes to Sports Medicine Physicians or other healthcare providers

On-Site Emergency Response

• Attend to emergency situations (anaphylaxis, fractures, shock, etc.) during varsity competition
• Full assessment and management of head injuries (concussions, etc.), appropriate follow-up to the medical team, and advancement through return to academics and sport
• Preventative taping and wrapping for varsity practices and games
• Attend varsity practices and league games to provide on-field emergency care to varsity students
• Prepare emergency action plans for homes games, tournaments, and when travelling with teams
• Attend to acute musculoskeletal injuries (fractures, sprain, strains, etc.) during varsity games and practice
• Tend to any injured athlete or student with first responder qualifications in the Student Recreation Centre

Medical Notes, Policies & Processes

• Complete required paperwork in accordance with the supervisor’s request, including medical notes, emergency action plans, incident reports, pre-physical exam collection, attending doctor’s appointments, concussion assessment, and management, etc.
• Collaborate and communicate with health care providers and high-performance staff to benefit the overall well-being of varsity student athletes: Sports Medicine Physicians, Surgeons, Nutritionists, Chiropractors, Strength & Conditioning Specialists, Bracing Consultants, etc.

Departmental Duties

• Complete all required courses for Ontario College Athletic Association and Canadian College Athletic Association compliance: safe sport, concussion, etc.
• Attend medical appointments with Sports Medicine Physicians, Orthopedic Surgeons, Specialists
• Source medical and therapeutic equipment as requested by the Manager

Qualifications

• Continuing education, workshops, and/or certifications in manual therapy techniques preferred
• Four-year Bachelor’s Degree specialized in Athletic Therapy, Health Sciences, Kinesiology, or related field
• Minimum two years of experience with contact and non-contact sports coverage
• Certified and member in good standing with the Canadian Athletic Therapists Association
• Registered with the College of Kinesiologists is considered an asset
• First Responder Certification through an accredited provider

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