Health Care Services Provider - Physical Therapist
United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee · Colorado Springs, CO · Yesterday
On-siteHealthcare$100k–$115k/yrTemporary
Description Are you mission-driven and passionate about helping others succeed? Do you strive to lead, follow, and act with integrity? Are you the one who honors your commitments? Is building trusting relationships an integral part of why you do what you do? Do you push limits and challenge the status quo? If you answered YES, keep reading to discover how you can significantly contribute to Team USA's success! Here's a Summary Of Responsibilities Under the direction and supervision of the Senior Health Care Services Provider – Clinic Lead, provide for injury and illness examination, evaluation, diagnosis, rehabilitation, and case management to include appropriate internal referrals of diagnostic studies and providing care in support of sustained excellence in athletic high performance. Upon assignment, serve in the capacity of Sports Medicine staff at USOPC- and/or NGB-sponsored events and demonstrate principal leadership in service provisions. The HCSP is clinically competent, maintains state licensure in Physical Therapy, and has a certificate of additional qualification as a Sport Certified Specialist from the American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties (ABPTS). The HCSP has substantial experience and clinical acumen in musculoskeletal diagnostics and management strategies for elite athlete populations, provision of emergency medical care for high acuity injuries, superior oral and written communication skills, high competency in creating and completing medical documentation, and experience in clinical research. Communication amongst the Sports Medicine team, with NGBs, and across USOPC departments is important. Here’s How You’ll Have An Impact Deliver high-performance medical care as a member of a multidisciplinary team in accordance with the licensure, scope of practice, standards, and functions of his/her individual professional licensure, job description, and standards for appropriate practice, including clinical competency and documentation. Health care includes emergency care, interpretation of health histories, examination and evaluation of injuries and illnesses, ordering of clinical studies, developing and applying of care plans, to include rehabilitation and return-to-play programs through the use of active care, therapeutic modalities, manual treatments, soft tissue care, and Athlete 360.Provide on-site medical coverage for athletes during training and competition, including taping, assistance with warm-ups, assessment of environmental conditions, and evaluation and management of injuries and medical or traumatic emergencies.Refer to, accept referrals from, and collaborate with medical team members including physicians, chiropractors, physical therapists, certified athletic trainers, USOPC Sports Performance staff, external stakeholders, and others as appropriate. Participate in the daily care of athletes, including performance-enhancing, preventative, routine, and rehabilitative cares.Work collaboratively and communicatewith USOPC Sport Performance teams, NGB staff, and coaches regardingthe status of injured athletes,while maintaining appropriate compliance withconfidentiality and privacylaws.Participate in the Return to Performance program, including developing rehabilitation and return-to-play plans for patients sustaining injuries requiring surgery or extensive rehabilitation. Communicate with key stakeholders regarding Return to Performance developments as appropriate.Participate in data entry, interpretation, and communication of the Athlete 360 Program. Collaborate with USOPC and NGB stakeholders for integrated action plans.Maintain compliance with IOC/IPC, WADA, USADA, and the Olympic& ParalympicCode in order to provide for maximum sportsperformance from each athlete, while maintaining knowledge of up-to-date techniques in the enhancement, prevention, and care of athletic injuries.Record and enter athlete medical data into electronic medical record system in a timely manner for maintenance of athlete medical records. Design and implement management plans through the use of USOPC technology and innovation projects.Provide clinical oversight of daily treatments performed by volunteer medical staff in Colorado Springs OPTC clinic. Mentor entry-level contract or volunteer medical staff.Initiate insurance claims for athletes and collaborate with the National Medical Network (NMN) liaisons to coordinate medical care in Colorado Springs.Assist sports medicine leadership in planning and executing the delivery of medical services at Games and/or international competitions.Workinclusively and collaboratively with sports medicine leadership, fellow clinicians, high performance staff, NGB staff, coaches, athletes, and other staff members in regard tooperational and clinical issues/strategies and facilitate implementation ofrelevantcase management strategies.Coordinate and execute special projects related to clinic operations, and lead or participate in working groups as assigned. Perform other duties as assigned. Here are the skills and experience you'll need to be effective: When applicable,state licensure in the field of expertise must be obtainedand continuously maintained throughout the course of employment.Forward proof to Vice President, Sports Medicine within 3 months of employment start date.No infractions or any form of disciplinary sanctions is acceptable prior to orduringthe course ofemployment.Master’sdegree inPhysical TherapyDoctoratein Physical Therapy preferredBoard Certification in field of expertiseState Licensure for thestateof employmentCertificate of Additional Qualification (CAQ) in sports medicinepreferredCurrent Health Care Provider CPR certificationDual licensure in Athletic Trainingor ChiropracticpreferredEmergency medical training preferredCertified Strength and Conditioning Specialist preferredCertification inAnti-DopingTrainingcompletedwithin30 days of start dateCertification in SafeSport Trainingcompletedwithin 30 days of start dateDocumented significant experience working with elite,highperformanceathletes5years of clinical experience3years of sports medicine experience afterlicensureDocumented significant manual therapy experienceElectronic Medical Record experience preferredOn-field sports medicine experience requiredExcellent oral and written communication skills, including medical documentationWorking knowledge ofMicrosoft Officecomputer programsand technologiesStrong interpersonaland collaborativeskills, personal integrity,and the ability to work effectively with a diverse population including, but not limited to, athletes, coaches, administrative staff, physicians, volunteers,and other medical personnelContinuously comply with standards of care, including local, state, and federal health and safety standards, rules, and regulationsMaintain skill sets to include Blood Borne Pathogen, emergency procedures, and sports-related concussion trainingMaintain knowledge of standards of care to include current techniques in the enhancement, prevention, care, and rehabilitation of athletic injuriesKnowledge in the areas of:Injury/illness prevention and treatmentRehabilitation of athletic injuriesand post-surgical careReturn-to-play decision makingStandards of careSportPerformance enhancementEmergency medicine skillsAnnualBlood Borne PathogentrainingAthletictapingConcussion management Here Are The Tools, Equipment, & Conditions Medical, treatment, and rehabilitation equipmentStandard office equipmentMotor vehicles/motorized cartsHealth care facilityFrequent domestic and international travelNon-traditional hours including nights, weekends, and holidaysAbility to assist with or transfer athletes/equipment of various weights and heightsAbility to work independently with minimal support staff in the same locationMay include working outside in various weather conditionsRegular attendance at work is an essential job function Here's Where You'll Work Colorado SpringsOlympic andParalympicTrainingCenter Here's Some More Information You Need To Know Hiring pay range $100,000 - $115,000 per year.This Full-Time, 2-year Temporary Exempt position is intended to work 40 hours per week.Benefits: This position will be eligible for USOPC benefits. You can view a summaryhere. This job posting will close 12:00pm MT on 8/18/2026