"Head of Athletic Rehabilitation (Football)"

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Head of Athletic Rehabilitation (Football)
Job #: F00806
Location: Syracuse, NY
Pay Range: $123,000 - $175,000
Hours: Standard University business hours.
8:30am - 5:00pm (academic year)
8:00am - 4:30pm (summer)
Hours may vary based on operational needs.
Job Type: Full-time
Job Description:
This leader of physical therapy plays a vital role in delivering high-quality, comprehensive care to student-athletes, focusing on the prevention, evaluation, treatment, and rehabilitation of sports-related injuries and illnesses. This position requires close collaboration with team physicians for appropriate referrals and with the Sports Medicine and Strength and Conditioning staff to design and implement individualized rehabilitation and return-to-play protocols. The position will also contribute to the overall function of the sports medicine program by helping to oversee rehabilitative services and maintaining a clean and organized clinical environment.
In addition to these clinical responsibilities, the physical therapist works collaboratively with departments such as Academic Services, Mental Health, Performance Nutrition, Sports Medicine, Strength and Conditioning, and the Equipment Room to promote a positive and holistic student-athlete experience.
Qualifications:
Education and Experience:

• Master's or Doctorate of Physical Therapy.
• Experience providing treatment and rehabilitation of orthopedic/athletic injuries.
• Certification by the Board of Certification (BOC). (Preferred)
• New York Athletic Training Certification eligible by the start of employment. (Preferred)
• 1-3 plus years of work experience at a Division One institution. (Preferred)

Job Specific Qualifications:
Skills and Knowledge:

• CPR Certified.
• Training in Bloodborne pathogens.
• Certified in Functional Movement Screening. (Preferred)
• Soft Tissue Mobilization certification. (Preferred)

Responsibilities:

• Serve as the Head of Athletic Rehabilitation focusing on Football.
• Provide quality comprehensive care for through prevention, evaluation, care and treatment of injuries and illnesses and with injury rehabilitation.
• Traveling nationally and internationally with the team.
• Compile and maintain injury and treatment documentation for the Sports Medicine Department including injury tracking and reporting.
• Establish, coordinate, supervise, and monitor athletic rehabilitation services.
• Perform administrative job duties within the Sports Medicine Department.
• Other duties as assigned.

About Syracuse University:
Syracuse University is a private, international research university with distinctive academics, diversely unique offerings, and an undeniable spirit. Located in the geographic heart of New York State, with a global footprint, and over 150 years of history, Syracuse University offers a quintessential college experience.
The scope of Syracuse University is a testament to its strengths: a pioneering history dating back to 1870; a choice of more than 200 majors, 100 minors, and 200 advanced degree programs offered across the University's 13 schools and colleges; over 15,000 undergraduates and over 6,000 graduate students; more than a quarter of a million alumni in 160 countries; and a student population from all 50 U.S. states and 123 countries. For more information, please visit www.syracuse.edu.
About the Syracuse area:
Syracuse is a medium-sized city situated in the geographic center of New York State approximately 250 miles northwest of New York City. The metro-area population totals approximately 500,000. The area offers a low cost of living and provides many social, cultural, and recreational options, including parks, museums, festivals, professional regional theater, and premier shopping venues. Syracuse and Central New York present a wide range of seasonal recreation and attractions ranging from water skiing and snow skiing, hiking in the Adirondacks, touring the historic sites, visiting wineries along the Finger Lakes, and biking on trails along the Erie Canal.
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