Physiotherapist (P7) (UJ Sport: Athlete Support)
Position Summary
Introduction
The University of Johannesburg (UJ) is a vibrant and cosmopolitan university, anchored in Africa and driven by a powerful strategy focused on attaining global excellence and stature (GES). With an emphasis on independent thinking, sustainable development and strategic partnerships, UJ is an international university of choice. The University is guided by the Vice-Chancellor’s vision of “Positioning UJ in the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) in the context of the changing social, political and economic fortunes of Africa”.
Job description
- Management of the Physiotherapy services within UJ Sport
- Diagnose, assess and treatment of injured athletes resulting in optimal patient care and management
- Develop and review specific physiotherapy rehabilitation interventions for the injured athletes
- Provide regular reassessment of the injured athlete to see progress
- Liaise with Medical Team and provide feedback on progress of Athletes
- Advise and educate coaches and athletes about how to prevent injuries
- Write patient case notes and reports and collect statistics
- Identify research opportunities within the field of injury rehabilitation and injury prevention
- Develop forms and records to document all activities that all information is appropriately documented and secured
- Establish a communication schedule to update stakeholders including appropriate staff in the division on the progress.
- Review the quality of the work completed on a regular basis to ensure that it meets the standards
- Quarterly and annual report writing
- Do research to keep up to date with new techniques and technologies available for treating injuries
- Support the Unit in the fundraising project that they have identified and committed on doing
- Assist and maintain strategic internal and external partnerships
- Liaise with local, provincial, regional and national sport structures
- Adhere to the ethical guidelines of HPCSA, South African Physiotherapy Association (SAPA), Physiotherapy Association of South Africa
Minimum requirements
- Bachelor Degree or BSc Physiotherapy qualification {NQF Level 7], preferably with Sport Physiotherapy (SPT) and Orthopaedic Manipulation Therapy (OMT) certificate or equivalent
- Two (2) to three (3) years’ working experience and must be a registered Physiotherapist, specializing in sport injuries
- Up to date knowledge of health and safety and sports related safety measures
- Be knowledgeable and have proven skills in the field of sport science, strength and conditioning for multiple sporting codes.
- HPCSA and SAPA registration with valid malpractice insurance
- Be competent in sport specific assessment tools
- Level 2 First Aid
- A valid driver’s license
- Strong interpersonal and oral communication skills including the ability to effectively liaise with players, coaches and administrators
- Strong organisational and leadership skills
- Effective leadership and people management
- Risk assessment and management
- 3 years’ experience in treatment of Sport Injuries
- Relations with, but not limited to Medical Practitioners, Biokineticists and Chiropractors
- Conversant with Microsoft office package
- Ability to perform under pressure
- Excellent writing, verbal and electronic communication skills;
- Good Presentation Skills
Your application, comprising of a detailed Curriculum Vitae as well as the names and full contact details (including telephone numbers and e-mail addresses) of at least three traceable and credible referees must be uploaded before or on the closing date of the advertised post. Please also attach the following: a copy of your highest academic qualification, proof of registration with professional bodies you might belong to and if applying for an academic position, a list of accredited research output and/ or a portfolio of your creative output.
Please note that the University is obligated, in terms of recent amendments to the Criminal Law (Sexual Offences and Related Matters) Amendment Act 2021 (Act 13 of 2021), to assess all prospective employees (including applicants) against the National Register for Sex Offenders (NRSO). The outcome of such an assessment may have an impact upon possible employment with the University.
For more information, please review the following link: Justice/Criminal/NRSO.
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Candidates may be subjected to appropriate psychometric testing and other selection instruments.
In conjunction to merit on the basis of qualifications, experience and proven achievements the University of Johannesburg is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for persons with disabilities and those individuals from the historically disadvantaged groups. As necessitated by operational requirements the University reserves the right not to make an appointment to positions advertised. If you have not received a response from the University within 8 weeks of the closing date, you should assume that your application has been unsuccessful.
