Sports Physiotherapist

Job description

Under the supervision of the chief physiotherapist, the physiotherapist works closely with various professionals providing medical support services for high-performance sports. He/she provides sports therapy services to training groups and targeted athletes, alongside members of the integrated support team (IST) to optimize performance.

The main responsibilities related to the position

• Provide physiotherapy services to athletes on site or on the road.
• Accompany teams during competitions.
• Participate in integrated support team (IST) meetings.
• Provide coaches with the results of various analyses and recommendations related to evaluations.
• Participate in the athlete evaluation program.
• Participate in communications related to your department.
• Maintain harmonious and productive relationships with partners.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in physical therapy.
• Minimum of three (3) years of experience working with athletes.
• Member in good standing of the Ordre professionnel de la Physiothérapie du Québec (Quebec Professional Order of Physical Therapy).
• Sports First Responder certification.
• A degree in sports physiotherapy and FCAMPT certification are assets, but applications from physiotherapists who are in the process of obtaining these qualifications will also be considered.
• The candidate must be a member of Sport Science Canada or be able to become one upon hiring and be prepared to obtain high performance certification.
• Weekday daytime work schedule. Availability in the evenings and on weekends (occasionally).
• Be flexible to travel as required by the sport.
• Excellent knowledge of the medical-sports field and sports science.
• Fluency in French and English, both spoken and written.
• Good knowledge of the high-performance sports context and the Quebec and Canadian sports systems.
• Good command of various office automation tools (Microsoft Office Suite).

What we offer

• A workplace where teamwork, innovation, people, ambition, and ethics are part of our daily lives, making us an essential performance partner for elite sports in Quebec and Canada.
• A group RRSP plan with an employer contribution of up to 5% of salary.
• Comprehensive group insurance coverage after three months of service.
• Three weeks of vacation per year. Our policy allows for rapid progression (4 weeks after 5 years of service, 5 weeks after 10 years, and 6 weeks after 15 years).
• 8 days per year of sick and wellness leave.
• A flexible annual account of $600 to reimburse expenses related to sports, health, public transportation, or a parking pass at the Olympic Park.
• Access to the Institute’s fitness center.
• Clothing in the Institute’s colors.