Sport Medicine Physician – Contractor

Canadian Sport Institute Ontario; Toronto; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization in sports is seeking a Sport Medicine Physician to provide top-tier medical support to high-performance athletes. This role involves collaboration with a multidisciplinary team to enhance athlete performance and health, ensuring the best care in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Membership in the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario.
• Experience working with high-performance athletes.
• Valid certification in Advanced Cardiac Life Support.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical Sport Medicine Services for athletes.
• Maintain athlete health records using EMR.
• Collaborate with other sport science professionals.

Skills

Communication

Collaboration

Clinical Skills

Education

Diploma in Sport Medicine

Certificate of Added Competency in Sport and Exercise Medicine

Job description

The employer is committed to creating an inclusive and diverse work environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, creed, sex, sexual orientation, age, marital status, family status or disability.

The employer welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

ABOUT CANADIAN SPORT INSTITUTE ONTARIO

The Canadian Sport Institute Ontario (CSIO) is committed to providing best-in-class, multi-sport daily training environments for athletes and coaches through expert leadership, services and programs.

Our Purpose is Elevating people and performances. Our Values are Commitment, Synergy, Integrity, Openness.

ABOUT ATHLETICS CANADA

Athletics Canada is the national sport governing body for track and field, para athletics, cross-country, & road, mountain, and trail running. Its purpose is to support high performance athletics excellence at the world level, and to provide leadership in developmental athletics. Athletics Canada is a not-for-profit, charitable organization operating under a board of directors elected by provincial/territorial members.

POSITION SUMMARY

This position's purpose is to provide best-in-class sport medicine support to nationally-identified AC athletes based at the East Hub and remotely, to facilitate overall performance enhancement. As a sport physician, you will collaborate with other members of the Sport Science, Sport Medicine and Innovation team at Athletics Canada, including therapists, dieticians, strength & conditioning coaches, physiologists, biomechanists, and mental health and mental performance consultants.

The Sport Medicine Physician will support identified AC athletes as directed by the AC High-Performance Director (HPD) and Sport Science, Sport Medicine and Innovation Lead, while helping to further expand and develop this service area at both AC and CSIO.

Reporting structure

The CSIO / AC Sport Medicine Physician will have a direct report at Athletics Canada to the AC Sports Science Sports Medicine Innovation Lead, and at CSIO to the CSIO Manager, Health Solutions. The physician will also have an indirect report to the AC Chief Medical Officer and the CSIO Chief Medical Officer for technical mentorship.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES

The role’s primary objectives are to :

1. Provide regular clinical Sport Medicine Services for Canadian Athletic Performance Pathway (CAPP) athletes at the Athletics Canada East Hub once weekly.
2. Provide virtual clinical Sport Medicine Services for decentralized CAPP athletes as required.
3. Complete pre-season performance medicals for CAPP athletes.
4. Maintain athlete health records using CSI Ontario’s EMR, OSCAR, and AC’s athlete monitoring system, Smartabase.
5. Participate in weekly medical meetings for integration and collaboration with other Sport Medicine and High Performance staff across Athletics Canada training hubs and National Team Office.
6. Facilitate medical consultations and referrals for CAPP athletes.
7. Collaborate with the Athletics Canada Therapy Lead East hub / Olympic Program to support remote injury management plans for injured CAPP athletes.
8. Attend CSIO medical meetings and staff meetings as required.

Key Relationships

• Sports Science Sports Medicine Innovation Lead
• Manager, Health Solutions
• Chief Medical Officers (CSIO and Athletics Canada)
• Athletics Canada Therapy Lead East hub / Olympic Program
• Athletics Canada Coaches and Support Team
• East hub & Sports Science Sports Medicine Innovation Coordinator
• CSIO Medical team
• CSIO Health Solutions team

Company & Professional Development

• Maintain accurate records of work conducted.
• Manage time effectively.
• Participate actively in staff meetings, seminars, and other organizational activities.
• Be a Professional or HP Certified member in good standing with Sport Scientist Canada.
• Adhere to professional codes of conduct applicable to sports medicine practitioners.

General

• Maintain proactive professional development.
• Respect all performance and health service areas.
• Engage in performance management and feedback processes.
• Seek continuous improvement in knowledge and service delivery.
• Present workshops, lectures, and seminars as required.
• Undertake other duties as directed by supervisors.

QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS

Required Experience, Qualifications and Skills

• Membership-in-good-standing of the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario, licensed to practice general medicine in Ontario without restrictions.
• Membership-in-good-standing of the Canadian Medical Protective Association with coverage for sport medicine, or equivalent malpractice insurance.
• Diploma in Sport Medicine (Dip Sport Med) from CASEM, and a Certificate of Added Competency in Sport and Exercise Medicine (SEM) from CFPC, or equivalent certification from another country.
• Experience working with high-performance athletes in a clinical sport medicine setting.
• Valid OHIP billing number, and willingness to sign the CSIO’s OHIP group billing agreement.
• Valid certification in Advanced Cardiac Life Support.

Desired Experience, Qualifications and Skills

• Experience in high-performance environments or with National Sporting Organizations preferred.
• Background as a high-performance coach or athlete is an asset.
• Knowledge of the Canadian Sport System is an asset.
• Experience and/or knowledge in Track and Field is an asset.