*Applications are due by Monday, May 13 at 5:00 pm MT*

Are you mission-driven and passionate about helping others succeed?

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:

Under the direction and supervision of the Sr. Health Care Service Provider (HCSP) – PT provides injury and illness evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment of athletes to support sustained competitive excellence. Complete all Fellowship educational and mentoring requirements. Upon assignment, serve in the capacity of Sports Medicine staff at USOPC-sponsored events and ALL three (3) Olympic and Paralympic Training Center (OPTC) Sports Medicine Clinics.

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 educational experiences and Sports Medicine needs. At least one project is to be completed and submitted for presentation at a national conference.
• Perform as an HCSP for athletes and NGBs as assigned. Health care includes emergency care, examining and evaluating injuries and illnesses, and developing and applying care plans for rehabilitation programs using active care, therapeutic modalities, manual treatments, and the athlete management platform.
• Participate in maintaining emergency standards for sports medicine clinical staff, including emergency equipment, emergency response management, and Emergency Action Plans.
• 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 enhancement, injury and illness prevention, rehabilitation services, and sports coverage.
• Provide patient care activities as needed under 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 for performance enhancement, athletic injury prevention, acute treatment and rehabilitation, and on-field emergency management.
• Provide in-person medical support for elite athletes at all three (3) OPTC medical clinics.
• Record and enter athlete medical data into the Electronic Medical Record system promptly for maintenance of athlete medical records.
• Operate and maintain equipment as permitted by and under local and state regulations.
• Maintain active licensure and compliance with medical/legal requirements for the States of employment and any other States where the individual supports the USOPC or NGB at sporting events or activities.
• Maintain compliance with IOC/IPC, WADA, USADA, and the Olympic & Paralympic Code to provide elite sports medicine care for 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 Athletic Training
• State Licensure for the state of employment
• Current Health Care Provider CPR certification
• Documented experience working with elite high-performance athletes.
• 2 years of clinical experience
• Minimum 1 year of clinical experience in sports medicine after licensure
• Documented manual therapy experience
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, including medical documentation.
• Knowledge of medical charting and experience with electronic health records.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office computer programs and technologies
• 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
  • Sport Performance enhancement
  • Emergency medicine skills
  • Annual Blood Borne Pathogen training
  • Athletic taping
  • Concussion management

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

• Doctorate in Athletic Training preferred
• Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist preferred.
• Emergency Medical Training is preferred.
• Soft tissue certification is preferred
• Electronic Medical Record experience 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 to OPTC Sports Medicine clinics for extended periods, including domestic and international travel.
  • This is a Colorado Springs hub, mobile or rotational position
• Medical, treatment, and rehabilitation equipment (e.g., Spirometry, Force plates, ECG, BFR, and illness analysis equipment)
• Standard office equipment
• Motor vehicles/motorized carts
• Health care facility
• Provide after-hours on-call duty
• Non-traditional work hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays
• Athletic events, including practices and strength and conditioning sessions.
• Regular attendance at work is an essential job function.
• Complete Safe Sport and Anti-Doping training within 30 days of employment
• 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 & 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: $55,000 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.