Do you strive to lead, follow, and act with integrity?

Are you the one who honors your commitments?

Is building trusting relationships an integral part of why you do what you do?

Do you push limits and challenge the status quo?

If you answered YES, keep reading to find out how you can contribute to the success of Team USA! 

Here's a summary of responsibilities:

The Health Care Services Provider (HCSP) – Physical Therapy Fellow will work closely with the Sr. Health Care Services Provider – PT will provide injury and illness evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment of athletes to support sustained competitive excellence. The Fellow will complete all Fellowship educational and mentoring requirements and, upon assignment, serve in the capacity of Sports Medicine staff at USOPC-sponsored events.

Here's how you'll have an impact: 

• Complete all Fellowship requirements, including participation in assigned educational, didactics, venue coverage, mentorship opportunities, and standard clinical practice hours.
• Coordinate and execute special projects related to the educational experience and Sports Medicine needs. At least one project is to be completed and submitted for presentation at a national conference.
• Deliver high-performance medical care as a multidisciplinary team member for athletes and NGBs as assigned. Health care includes emergency care, examining and evaluating injuries and illnesses, and developing and applying care plans to include rehabilitation programs through active care, therapeutic modalities, manual treatments, and Athlete 360.
• Perform as a high-performance medical team member and participate in the functions and activities essential to clinic operations. Assist in developing and maintaining professional working relationships with Sport Performance partners, NGBs, coaches, athletes, and others to maintain and enhance athletes' performance, health, and well-being.
• Participate in the daily care of athletes, including performance-enhancing, preventative, routine, and rehabilitative care.
• Provide for patient care activities as needed in accordance with the licensure, scope of practice, standards, and functions of their professional licensure, job description, and standards for appropriate practice, including clinical competency and documentation.
• Gain and maintain knowledge of up-to-date techniques in enhancing, preventing, caring for, and rehabilitating athletic injuries.
• Record and enter athlete medical data promptly into the Electronic Medical Record system to maintain athlete medical records.
• Operate and maintain equipment as permitted by and in accordance with local and state regulations.
• Maintain active licensure and compliance with medical/legal requirements for the States of employment and any other States in which the individual supports the USOPC or NGB at sporting events or activities.
• Maintain compliance with IOC, WADA, USADA, and the Olympic & Paralympic Code to provide maximum sports performance from each athlete.

Here are the skills and experience you'll need to be effective:

When applicable, state licensure in the field of expertise must be obtained and continuously maintained throughout employment. No infractions or disciplinary sanctions are acceptable before or during employment. 

• Master's degree in Physical Therapy
• State Licensure for the state of employment
• ABPTS-Certified Sports or Orthopedics Clinical Specialist (SCS or OCS) or certification of completion of a Physical Therapy Residency Program (Sports or Orthopedics)
• Current Health Care Provider CPR certification
• Documented experience working with elite high-performance athletes
• Minimum 1 year of clinical experience in sports medicine after licensure
• Documented manual therapy experience
• Electronic Medical Record experience
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Working knowledge of Word and Excel computer programs
• Must possess strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively with a diverse population including, but not limited to, athletes, coaches, administrative staff, physicians, volunteers, and other medical personnel
• Knowledge in the areas of:
  • Injury/illness prevention and treatment
  • Rehabilitation of athletic injuries and post-surgical care
  • Performance enhancement
  • Emergency medicine skills
  • Annual Blood Borne Pathogen Training
  • Athletic Taping

Here are some things that will make you super competitive for this role:

• Doctorate in Physical Therapy preferred
• Dual licensure in Athletic Training or course completion of Emergency Medical Response for the Athlete (ERA) preferred
• Experience with a variety of high-level athletes and sports preferred

 Here are the tools, equipment, & conditions:

• Must be willing and able to travel domestically and internationally for up to 6 weeks and work irregular hours such as weekends
• Medical, treatment, and rehabilitation equipment
• Telecommunications equipment, fax machine, and copier
• Personal computer, peripherals, and related software
• Motor vehicles/motorized carts
• Health care facility
• Provide after-hours on-call duty
• Complete SafeSport and Anti-Doping training within 30 days of employment
• Regular attendance at work is an essential job function
• Must maintain clean, organized, and safe work areas

Here's where you'll work: 

• This hub-based role will regularly work from the Colorado Springs Olympic and Paralympic Training Center.

Here's some more information you need to know:

• To be considered, please include the following support documents with your application:
  • Cover Letter
  • 3 letters of recommendation, 2 being from professional [clinical] references.
• Hiring Pay Range: $58,000 to $65,482 per year.
• This temporary, full-time, exempt position is intended to work 40 hours per week.
• The anticipated start date for this role is Monday, September 9, or Monday, September 16.
• Benefits: This position will be eligible for USOPC benefits. You can view a summary here.