Rehabilitation Coordinator / Physical Therapist

Rehabilitation Coordinator

Under the supervision of the Director of Rehabilitation and Director of Sports Medicine, coordinate, at a high level, athletic injury prevention, evaluation, management and rehabilitation to UCLA varsity student-athletes. Organize injury prevention programs. Share responsibility of Sports Medicine services (as appropriate based on professional certification/licensure) and care for all sports and student-athletes as assigned by the Directors of Rehabilitation and Sports Medicine. Sports Medicine services to include: coordination of post-operative and injury care, evaluation, treatment and documentation of injuries, design and supervision of rehabilitation programs, and supervise and counsel sports medicine student interns assigned to practice and game coverage. Communicate and document athletes' progress to athletic training staff, physicians, performance staff and coaches. Maintain written and computerized documentation on all athletes' injuries, treatments and rehabilitation. Refer injured athletes to UCLA team physicians as appropriate. Administrative and other duties as assigned by the Director of rehabilitation and Sports Medicine. Specifically, this position will be responsible for NCAA Championships, and a supervisor in our sports medicine student program.

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Qualifications

• Working knowledge of anatomy, physiology and biomechanics as related to musculoskeletal athletic injuries of the peripheral joints and spine, functional movement assessments.
• Ability to perform clinical and sideline evaluation of injury and the ability to design and implement advanced and sport specific treatment programs.
• Ability to operate therapeutic and exercise equipment.
• Ability to maintain accurate and concise evaluations and treatment records.
• Working knowledge and advanced skill in therapeutic exercise techniques and functional progression programs. Working knowledge of common systemic illnesses and management which may interfere with athletic participation.
• Skill in the application of protective wraps, tape and bracing devices.
• Ability to evaluate and provide for the immediate management of injuries which occur on the practice field or during competition.
• Demonstrated skill in progressing athletes' rehabilitation programs independently or in consultation with Director of Rehabilitation and/or Supervising Team Physicians.
• Ability to perform under difficult situations and maintain composure in the face of resistance, indifference or hostility.
• Demonstrated word processing and computer skills necessary to complete assignments with speed and accuracy.
• Ability to operate a computer with working knowledge of various computer software systems: Microsoft Office, IMPACT, Presagia Injury Tracking Software, DorsaVi and VALD ForceDecks Operating Systems.
• Knowledge of Departmental, University, BIG10 and NCAA policies, procedures, rules and regulations. Previous NCAA Division I experience.

Education, Licenses, Certifications & Personal Affiliations

• Master's Degree Education and relevant experience equivalent to a Master's degree.
• Hold Certification as an Athletic Trainer (as outlined by the NATABOC) (Preferred)
• Must be CPR/AED certified.
• Hold/Eligible for Licensure to Practice as a Physical Therapist in CA per CA PTLB.

Special Conditions for Employment

• Background Check: Continued employment is contingent upon the completion of a satisfactory background investigation.
• Live Scan Background Check: A Live Scan background check must be completed prior to the start of employment.
• CANRA: The position is designated as a mandatory reporter under CANRA. The employee must sign the "Statement Acknowledging Requirement to Report Child Abuse".

Variable

99-Policy Covered