First Team Rehabilitation Physiotherapist

Duties predominantly involve, but are not exclusive to the first team squad and have a focus towards rehabilitation of long term injured players;

• Diagnosis of player injury as soon as possible after onset
• Early management of injured players
• Primary responsibility for rehabilitation sessions of injured first team players in pool, gymnasium, and field settings, conducted in a suitable and timely manner
• Co-ordinate weekly rehab meetings with appropriate Medical and Performance staff
• Ensure injured players meet suitable objective markers, agreed early in the rehabilitation process with the wider medical and performance team, before return to full training
• Ensure all injured players have up to date rehabilitation plans
• Take group rehabilitation sessions for injured players as required
• Liaison with Head of Medical Services, Head of Physiotherapy and Head of Sports Science relating to optimal hand over of players for late stage conditioning, Physiotherapy assessment and treatment provision to professional players including but limited to manual, electro and exercise therapies
• Work closely with the Head Physiotherapist, and Head of Medical Services to coordinate care and ensure a multidisciplinary approach to player health
• Ensure all elements of a player's treatment under your care are effectively communicated with your line manager and/or the Head of Medical Services
• Maintain detailed and up-to-date medical records for players in your care
• Conduct regular musculoskeletal screenings and assessments to identify potential injury risk factors
• Provide players with manual treatment and exercise sessions relating to either injury prevention or rehabilitation
• Monitor and adjust rehabilitation programs of players in your care based on progress and clinical findings, communicating with the wider team
• Collaboration with soft tissue therapists into provide optimal treatment for players
• Stay current with the latest research and advancements in sports physiotherapy and rehabilitation
• Participate in continuing education and professional development opportunities
• Contribute to research projects and initiatives aimed at improving player care and performance
• Joint responsibility to maintain an elite environment at all times
• Joint responsibility to ensure clean and tidy work spaces and medical room
• Attend matches and act as a match day physiotherapist both home and away when required
• Duties for match day to include but not limited to, player preparation strategies, injury assessment & acute management, transportation of equipment and ensuring a clean, tidy and elite environment
• Abide by all rules and requirements as set out and communicated by the club, this includes following the rules of the "Club Handbook".
• Follow any reasonable requests by your line manager or Head of Medical Services to support the wider team.
  
  Excellent clinical assessment and diagnostic skills.
• Ability to develop and implement individual rehabilitation programs.
• Proficiency in a variety of physiotherapy and rehabilitation techniques.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Passion for football and a commitment to player health and performance.
• Flexibility to work irregular hours, including evenings, weekends, and travel with the team as required.
• Be an ambassador for Luton Town Football Club presenting the club in a positive image at all times., Bachelor's degree in Physiotherapy.
• CSP Member
• HCPC Registered
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in sports physiotherapy with experience in football.
• Experience of rehabilitation of professional footballers
• Strong knowledge of musculoskeletal injuries, rehabilitation techniques, and injury prevention strategies.
• Desirable
• Master's degree in Physiotherapy or a related field.
• Certification in advanced sports physiotherapy techniques.
• CSCS or UKSA accreditation
• FA Advanced Trauma and medical Management in Football (ATMMiF)
Additional Information:
• This a Full-Time role
• Applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK
• The successful applicant will be required to undergo a satisfactory enhanced DBS check.