Our client, a leading sports medicine clinic located in the scenic coastal town of **Mossel Bay, Western Cape**, is seeking a highly skilled Senior Sports Physiotherapist to join their dedicated team. This position offers the chance to work with a diverse range of athletes, from amateur to elite levels, focusing on injury prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation. You will play a crucial role in optimizing athletic performance and ensuring the long-term well-being of our clients. The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience, advanced clinical reasoning skills, and a passion for sports rehabilitation and performance enhancement. This role involves a blend of clinic-based work and on-field/court support, contributing to a comprehensive approach to sports health in the **Mossel Bay** community.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct comprehensive assessments of athletes to diagnose musculoskeletal injuries and movement dysfunctions.
- Develop and implement individualized physiotherapy treatment and rehabilitation plans.
- Provide hands-on therapeutic interventions, including manual therapy, exercise prescription, and modalities.
- Educate athletes and coaches on injury prevention strategies, warm-up/cool-down protocols, and safe training practices.
- Collaborate closely with coaches, sports scientists, and medical professionals to ensure integrated patient care.
- Attend training sessions and competitions to provide on-field/court support and immediate care.
- Maintain accurate and confidential patient records using electronic health record systems.
- Stay current with the latest research and best practices in sports physiotherapy through continuous professional development.
- Mentor and supervise junior physiotherapists and interns, fostering a high standard of clinical practice.
Requirements
- Master's or Doctoral degree in Physiotherapy.
- Registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA).
- Minimum of 6 years of post-graduate experience in sports physiotherapy, with significant experience treating athletes across various disciplines.
- Advanced training or specialization in sports physiotherapy (e.g., APA Sports Title or equivalent).
- Demonstrated expertise in manual therapy techniques, exercise prescription, and biomechanical analysis.
- Excellent diagnostic and clinical reasoning skills.
- Strong understanding of sports-specific conditioning and performance enhancement principles.
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and team collaboration skills.
- Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends, as required for event coverage.
- Experience practicing in or around the **Mossel Bay** area is a significant advantage.
Benefits
- Competitive salary package.
- Professional development allowance for courses and conferences.
- Opportunity to work with diverse athletic populations.
- State-of-the-art clinic facilities.
- Supportive and collaborative multidisciplinary team environment.
- Contribution towards HPCSA registration fees.
- Generous annual leave allowance.
- Scenic coastal location in **Mossel Bay**.