Physical Therapist for Para Program

JOB DESCRIPTION

PHYSICAL THERAPIST FOR PARA Program 

CLASSIFICATION Year-round; Full-time 

FLSA Exempt 

REPORTS TO Director of Performance Medical Services and Senior Director of Medical Operations

LOCATION Park City 

TRAVEL 50%

BENEFITS: Comprehensive health insurance package; 401K with 4% company match; generous flexible time off; industry perks; access to athlete gym; weekly on-site staff lunch; hybrid work potential (tbd by manager)

U.S. Ski & Snowboard is seeking a Team Physical Therapist to travel with our Para athlete programs including snowboard, alpine and Nordic. This is a full-time, beneficial position eligible for our full benefits package including medical insurance and retirement. For inquiries or help with your application, please email HR@usskiandsnowboard.org. 

SUMMARY / OBJECTIVE 

The purpose of U.S. Ski & Snowboard’s Sports Medicine Department is to support the vision of making the United States of America the best in the world in Olympic and Paralympic skiing and snowboarding. We strive to do this by providing effective athlete medical management both in health and in return from injury, safety in event organization and equipment, a level field of play, and through athlete education. In this respect, the primary role of this position is to oversee the management and coordination of athlete care with respect to all medically related issues for named team athletes on their respective team while utilizing outside expertise and rotational support personnel when necessary.

ABOUT US

U.S. Ski & Snowboard is committed to lead, encourage, and support athletes in achieving excellence and making the United States of America the Best in the World in Olympic and Paralympic skiing and snowboarding. We value all backgrounds, identities, and walks of life because it reflects who we are, who we seek to serve, and because diversity of all kinds makes our organization stronger. If you want to work for an organization that strives for equity and fosters an inclusive culture, we encourage you to apply.

ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Athlete Experience

1. Provide evidence-based assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of musculoskeletal and neuromuscular injuries across a multi-sport athlete population.

1. Design and supervise individualized rehabilitation programs, coordinating closely with the high-performance team on return-to-play decisions and clinical protocols.

1. Deliver pre-event and post-event physical therapy services at designated competitions and training camps (approximately 50% travel).

1. Maintain accurate, timely clinical documentation in the athlete's health management system and contribute to injury surveillance reporting.

1. Triage acute injuries in collaboration with physician; escalate appropriately to team physicians per established protocols.

1. Partner with the Athletic Development Coach to integrate physical therapy principles into load management, periodization, and movement of quality programs.

1. Support athlete education on injury prevention, self-management strategies, and recovery optimization.

1. Contribute to the ongoing development, review, and implementation of evidence-based clinical protocols and standard operating procedures.

1. Participate in injury data review and contribute clinical insight to organizational health and performance reporting.

1. Maintain continuing education and professional development in alignment with high-performance sport best practices.

Operational Excellence

1. Administrative responsibilities including assisting with insurance claims surrounding injuries, injury updates, and monitoring all rehabilitation for off-site athletes. 

1. Participation inHigh PerformanceDepartment meetings and events as required. Participate in sports medicine special projects pertaining to injury, risk mitigation and performance medicine.

Please note that this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

COMPETENCIES & EXPERIENCE

• Current, unrestricted state PT licensure (or eligibility to obtain prior to start date.)
• Minimum 3 years of clinical experience, with at least 2 years working with competitive athletes.
• First Aid and CPR certified, SCS preferred. 
• Emergency/acute care injury response experience.  
• Demonstrated proficiency in orthopedic and sports physical therapy; competency in manual therapy techniques.
• Experience in the rehabilitation of Para athletes. 
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally as required(approximately 50%).
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills; ability to work effectively within an integrated multidisciplinary team.
• Commitment to athlete-centered care and high ethical standards, including athlete confidentiality.

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. Ability to travel internationally with valid passport

1. Availability to work non-traditional hours in challenging environments on weekends and holidays as dictated by team schedule

1. Physical Requirements include lifting at least 50 lbs, ability to stand outside, slope side or course side during training and competitions in adverse weather conditions.

U.S. SKI AND SNOWBOARD EEO STATEMENT

U.S. Ski & Snowboard is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth and pregnancy-related conditions), gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws and ordinances. U.S. Ski & Snowboard's management team is dedicated to this policy with respect to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, benefits, employee activities, access to facilities and programs and general treatment during employment.