Sports Exercise Technologist

Connecticut Children's Medical Center•Farmington, CT

About The Position

The specialist will assist with the design and implementation of sports performance/injury prevention programs, develop relationships in the community to market the Sports Physical Therapy department, provide training for transitional therapy programs, and perform various clinical support and administrative duties as assigned.

Requirements

Bachelor Degree in Exercise Science, Kinesiology, or equivalent.
NSCA Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist, ACSM Certified Exercise Physiologist, or equivalent within the first six months of employment.
CPR certification required to be obtained within six months of employment.
Knowledge of: Anatomy, physiology and kinesiology, advanced exercise prescription, infection control procedures, universal precautions, basic medical terminology.
Skills: Presentation skills, instruct group classes, good verbal and written communication, listening, teamwork, organization, critical thinking, interpersonal skills, and physical stamina.
Ability to work well under time constraints.
Ability to travel to different locations.

Nice To Haves

One to two years of relevant experience preferred.
Experience with exercise and training athletes preferred.

Responsibilities

Develop relationships in the community with Athletic Directors and Coaches to initiate or to continue programs.
Assist in program design specific to each team’s wants and needs.
Assist in pre and post testing of athletes.
Lead teams through sessions.
Lead education of athletes, parents and coaches as it relates to the program.
Supervise students/interns assisting with sessions.
Create opportunities for community education to make the community aware of programs offered.
Develop and maintain relationships with current and future referral sources.
Provide information about services at meetings, conferences, trade shows.
Collaborate with Physical Therapist on plan to best progress patient following discharge from Physical Therapy.
Create sport-specific plans for athletes trying to return to prior level.
Provide one-on-one or group training sessions.
Room patients; greet patients, bring them to the location of therapy, notify therapist of their arrival.
Provide physical assistance for treatment sessions as directed by therapist.
Set up and take down treatment area as requested by therapists to assist with efficient and effective treatment sessions (e.g., retrieve appropriate equipment such as wheelchairs, walking devices, testing supplies, and other various treatment equipment).
Perform environmental safety rounds and notify manager of results.
Clean therapy equipment as outlined in hospital policies/procedures.
Organize treatment and patient waiting areas.
Monitor and maintain supply stocking and notify manager when items need to be replenished (e.g., linen, testing supplies, crutches, and other various therapy supplies).
Assist with ordering and stocking items upon receipt.
Perform administrative duties as needed (e.g., check patients in and out, copy, fax documents, answer phones, prepare/send records to medical records, and other administrative duties as assigned).
Perform special projects as necessary and requested by the managerial team.
Develop constructive and cooperative working relationships with others and maintain them over time.
Adhere to professional standards, hospital policies and procedures, federal, state, and local requirements, and The Joint Commission standards.
Maintain patient confidence and protect operations by keeping information confidential.
Demonstrate a respect for the patient’s bill of rights.
Demonstrate knowledge of the population-specific differences and needs of patients as appropriate to the role, from neonate through adolescence, and apply them to practice.
Demonstrate cultural sensitivity in all interactions with patients/families and co-workers.
Demonstrate an awareness of safety needs and basic knowledge of medical terminology, infection control, risk management, and environment of care policies.
Ask questions, clarifications, and assistance when needed and in situations that fall outside of the scope of their job.
Student supervision for sports performance/injury prevention programs.