Casual Academy Therapist U9-16

• To deliver the provision of physiotherapy services for Academy squads within an interdisciplinary approach.
• To provide Match day, Clinic and Tournament medical cover for all games/sessions within the FP & YDP phases (U9-16’s)
• Support the delivery of injury prevention and rehabilitation programmes that will maximise player performance, enhance recovery and reduce injury risk.
• To support the transition of FP and YDP players into the PDP programme/First Team
• To provide Match Day cover to all players in YDP/FP phase (Mostly Sundays with some midweek games)
• To provide Clinic cover as required to all players in YDP/FP phase (Evenings and weekends)
• To provide Medical consultation and management of team during overseas or home tournaments.
• To liase with coaching staff regarding load management of players during phases of physical development.
• Work with full time U9-16 Physiotherapist to provide treatment and rehabilitation plan during any modified training regime.
• Communicate with full time staff to provide detailed handover for all players in FP & YDP phase.
• Support delivery of injury prevention/rehabilitation sessions during clinic times as required.
• To liase and co-ordinate the with the appropriate people (including parents) to facilitate external medical management (NHS or Private Healthcare) of all players in FP & YDP phase.
• Deliver individual and group injury prevention exercise sessions for the Academy squads based on their individual needs as required.
• To support the transition of FP & YDP players into the PDP phase co-ordinating with relevant staff on the players previous medical and movement history.
• Keep accurate up to date records of all injuries sustained by players as well as all treatment, prevention and rehabilitation sessions and record them on the club medical database PMA
• Maintain excellent communication and inter-departmental collaboration with all other facets of the Academy to ensure that the standards expected through the EPPP are upheld at all times
• CPD sessions within the team, contributing to the research and development aspect of paediatric sports medicine within FFC’s elite development programme.
• Undertake training and development courses to keep up to date with current research and developments in sports medicine and progress through stages of personal progression.
• Ensure that your practice is in keeping with all current government and Fulham football guidance with regards delivering the above with consideration of changes specific to COVID-19
• Ensure that you are able to implement in a safe and effective manner the reponsibilties outlined in the Academy COVID-19 operation policy, the COVID-19 Medical risk assessment and specific COVID-19 Medical EAP’s.

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