Rehabilitation Coordinator – Physical Therapist

UCLA•Los Angeles, CA

4h•Onsite

About The Position

The University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) is accepting applications for the position of Rehabilitation Coordinator – Physical Therapist. This is a full-time, contract position. Under the supervision of the Director of Rehabilitation and Director of Sports Medicine, coordinate, at a high level, athletic injury prevention, evaluation, management and rehabilitation to UCLA varsity student-athletes. Organize injury prevention programs. Share responsibility of Sports Medicine services (as appropriate based on professional certification/licensure) and care for all sports and student-athletes as assigned by the Directors of Rehabilitation and Sports Medicine. Sports Medicine services to include: coordination of post-operative and injury care, evaluation, treatment and documentation of injuries, design and supervision of rehabilitation programs, and supervise and counsel sports medicine student interns assigned to practice and game coverage. Communicate and document athletes' progress to athletic training staff, physicians, performance staff and coaches. Maintain written and computerized documentation on all athletes' injuries, treatments and rehabilitation. Refer injured athletes to UCLA team physicians as appropriate. Administrative and other duties as assigned by the Director of Rehabilitation and Sports Medicine. Specifically, this position will be responsible for NCAA Championships, and a supervisor in our sports medicine student program.

Requirements

Working knowledge of anatomy, physiology and biomechanics as related to musculoskeletal athletic injuries of the peripheral joints and spine, functional movement assessments.
Ability to perform clinical and sideline evaluation of injury and the ability to design and implement advanced and sport specific treatment programs.
Ability to operate therapeutic and exercise equipment.
Ability to maintain accurate and concise evaluations and treatment records.
Working knowledge and advanced skill in therapeutic exercise techniques and functional progression programs.
Working knowledge and advanced skill in peripheral joint and soft tissue techniques.
Ability to communicate with and maintain cooperative working relationships with all Staff, Physicians, Coaches, Student-Athletes, and outside vendors.
Working knowledge and advanced skill in spinal mobilization/manipulation techniques.
Working knowledge of common systemic illnesses and management which may interfere with athletic participation.
Skill in the application of protective wraps, tape and bracing devices.
Ability to evaluate and provide for the immediate management of injuries which occur on the practice field or during competition.
Demonstrated skill in progressing athletes' rehabilitation programs independently or in consultation with Director of Rehabilitation and/or Supervising Team Physicians.
Hold/Eligible for Licensure to Practice as a Physical Therapist in CA per CA PTLB.
Must be CPR/AED certified.
Education and relevant experience equivalent to a Master’s degree.
Ability to perform under difficult situations and maintain composure in the face of resistance, indifference or hostility.
Demonstrated word processing and computer skills necessary to complete assignments with speed and accuracy.
Ability to write clear and concise business correspondence and reports.
Ability to operate a computer with working knowledge of various computer software systems: Microsoft Office, IMPACT, Presagia Injury Tracking Software, DorsaVi and VALD ForceDecks Operating Systems.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of Departmental, University, PAC-12 and NCAA policies, procedures, rules and regulations is preferred.
Previous NCAA Division I experience is preferred.
Hold Certification as an Athletic Trainer (as outlined by the NATABOC) is preferred.

Responsibilities

Coordinate, at a high level, athletic injury prevention, evaluation, management and rehabilitation to UCLA varsity student-athletes.
Organize injury prevention programs.
Share responsibility of Sports Medicine services (as appropriate based on professional certification/licensure) and care for all sports and student-athletes as assigned by the Directors of Rehabilitation and Sports Medicine.
Coordinate post-operative and injury care.
Evaluate, treat and document injuries.
Design and supervise rehabilitation programs.
Supervise and counsel sports medicine student interns assigned to practice and game coverage.
Communicate and document athletes' progress to athletic training staff, physicians, performance staff and coaches.
Maintain written and computerized documentation on all athletes' injuries, treatments and rehabilitation.
Refer injured athletes to UCLA team physicians as appropriate.
Perform administrative and other duties as assigned by the Director of Rehabilitation and Sports Medicine.
Be responsible for NCAA Championships.
Act as a supervisor in the sports medicine student program.