About this role
Job title: Club Sport Physical Therapist (Graduate Assistant)
About the Role Club Sport Physical Therapist (Graduate Assistant) is responsible for assisting in the development, direction, and evaluation of a comprehensive sports medicine Club Sports program. This role coordinates and delivers therapy and training programs to meet the fitness, recovery, and health needs of club student-athletes, reporting to the Director of Sports and Wellness. The position is open to current UIW graduate students.
What You'll Do
- Provide hands-on physical therapy including manual therapy, therapeutic exercise, and injury recovery treatments.
- Refer injured athletes to appropriate health care providers according to department guidelines and within the limits of expertise.
- Submit injured athlete status reports to coaches by a mutually agreed time of the day prior to practices and competitions.
- Prepare reports, statistical reports, inventory control, budget management, and student development for the sports medicine Club Sports program.
- Maintain computerized injury, treatment, incident, insurance, and medication forms/databases according to department guidelines.
- Design and implement performance training sessions focused on strength, mobility, endurance, and injury prevention.
- Manage, organize, and maintain the sports medicine training rooms, equipment, supplies, and inventory.
- Communicate with various department heads and supervisors as it pertains to sports medicine.
- Assist organizational leadership in purchasing and tracking inventory of university property.
- Serve on departmental, university, and/or national committees.
- Understand and represent the mission and vision of UIW and UIWSports and Wellness.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
What We're Looking For
- Current UIW graduate student
- CPR and AED Certification
- Must be eligible for the Texas Licensure exam
- Licensed Physical Therapist (DPT)
- Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office products
- Knowledge of sports at the collegiate level
- Commitment to student-athlete welfare and academic success
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships
- Excellent organizational and time-management skills
- Ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse communities and cultures
- Adherence to all applicable rules and regulations of the University, the Conference, and the NCAA.
Compensation & Benefits
- Stipend: $1800 per semester
- Tuition waiver