Physical Therapy Orthopedic Fellow
About The Position
The HSS and New York Mets Baseball Club Upper Extremity Athlete Fellowship is a clinically-based training program for physical therapists seeking to specialize in sports upper extremity physical therapy. This non-accredited fellowship program's mission is to prepare each fellow for both the clinical and on field challenges experienced by Major League Baseball’s rehab and performance staff. This fellowship will accelerate professional development through unique educational experiences which include mentoring, research opportunities, rehab progressions, surgical observation as well as on and off field player management. These experiences will allow each fellow to provide superior patient care and enhanced patient outcomes. This fellowship is designed to prepare each candidate with the tools and training required to work in Major League Baseball and be leaders in the field of sports physical therapy.
Requirements
- US citizenship
- Graduation from an accredited physical therapy program
- Malpractice insurance (minimum $1 mil per occurrence/$3 mil aggregate)
- ONE of the following: a current ATC designation, current license as an EMT, OR certification as an Emergency Responder
- Current NY State Physical Therapy license in good standing, along with a current FL State Physical Therapy license or demonstrate an ability to obtain Florida licensure
- Possess ABPTS Sports or Orthopedic board certification or completion of prior ABPTFRE accredited sports physical residency
Responsibilities
- Provide supervised care, approximately 70% of their time.
- Participate in educational experiences, approximately 30% of their time.
- Engage in mentoring, research opportunities, rehab progressions, and surgical observation.
- Manage players on and off the field.
Benefits
- Salary and benefits package is provided.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
