Role description
Job Summary
Reporting to the Interim Head, Football Science and Medicine (FSAM), the Physiotherapist will be responsible for optimising the physical health of FAS football players.
Job Description
1. Manage and treat football injuries of football Men’s and Women’s players by:
Assessing, examining and providing initial diagnosis of players’ injury
Refer injured players to appropriate medical professionals accordingly
Advising and planning appropriate treatment for players’ injuries
Providing acute physiotherapy treatment.
Monitoring the progress of players’ recovery.
Communicating and advising with relevant medical professional, team officials, coaches, injured footballer and other relevant person on the management, prognosis and progression of players’ injury
2. Provide On-Field coverage for selected Men’s and Women’s teams’ training and matches (including overseas assignments)
3. Assist with injury prevention management of selected teams through:
Injury surveillance and documentation
Recommending and providing updated scientific information of specific football injuries and injury prevention strategies
Educating football players and coaches on injury prevention and management strategies
Working and liaising closely with other sports scientists appointed by FAS on areas of sports sciences (nutrition, exercise physiology etc.) for the support of teams’ physical training requirements, recovery needs and injury prevention strategies
4. Any other duties and/or responsibilities as assigned by the Head, FSAM, Technical Director and General Secretary.
Job Requirements
Candidate must possess at least Bachelor’s Degree/Post Graduate Diploma/Professional Degree in Physical Therapy/Physiotherapy or equivalent
At least 2 Year(s) of working experience in the related field is required for this position
Bearing a valid Allied Health Professions Council (AHPC) License
Ability to effectively recognise team/athlete needs and take on a number of roles
Excellent written and interpersonal communication skills
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with a high degree of independence and initiative
Good team building skills and the ability to adjust to changing priorities
Familiarity with football or team sports (desired)
High level of proficiency with Microsoft Excel and/or database management tools (desired)