Description

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