We are seeking a physiotherapist to join multidisciplinary team servicing elite and pre-elite athletes at the AFL.
This role will integrate within the High Performance and Medical Team and important for the delivery of physiotherapy services to field, boundary and goal umpires within the State League and Talent Pathway program. The physiotherapy role is responsible for the provision of the highest standards of sports physiotherapy services, including injury diagnosis, rehabilitation, load management and injury prevention.
This role requires 4 hours per week on Tuesdays, 3 of which are onsite at Victoria Park.
Key Responsibilities
Physiotherapy Services
Injury assessment, including diagnostics and rehabilitation prescription and management in collaboration with the Rehab Coach for optimal performance and health outcomes.
Planning and delivery of rehabilitation programs for injured athletes in conjunction with Rehab Coach.
Form part of the return-to-play decision making in collaboration with Rehab Coach and High Performance Manager.
Utilise expertise within the multi-disciplinary team to help inform rehabilitation management.
Promote and develop load management and injury prevention strategies, including physical screening in collaboration with the Physiotherapy Team, Rehab Coach and Doctor.
Effective communication with High Performance Manager and relevant stakeholders to ensure an “athlete centred” approach and shared decision making.
Contribute and participate in internal professional development opportunities.
Injury Management
Maintaining detailed and accurate athlete clinical notes and data collection through the Injury Management System, Smartabase.
Understand athlete injury trends and physical screening data via Smartabase to inform physiotherapy practice and injury prevention programs and strategies.
Develop injury-related educational content and deliver to a broad range of emerging umpire talent.
Sports Trainers
Promote an inclusive team orientated environment between the Sports Trainers and High Performance and Medical Team to enhance positive injury management and performance outcomes.
Utilise sports trainers for ongoing taping and soft tissue therapy as guided by the physiotherapy team.
Must haves - what’s needed to help you be successful
Core competencies
Strong work ethic underpinned by a clear attention to detail and problem-solving skills
Approachable and empathetic with excellent listening capabilities
Proficient interpersonal and relationship skills
Strong communication skills
A track record of managing multiple tasks and prioritising projects to ensure timely delivery
Mandatory
Tertiary qualifications in physiotherapy and AHPRA registration
Experience working with emerging talent, sub-elite or elite athletes
Strong clinical diagnostic and rehabilitation planning skills
An ability to work evenings and attend SLTP training at Victoria Park
Collaborate as part of a multi-disciplinary high performance team
