Physiotherapist - National Squads In The High Performance Centre
Hospital / Nursing / Healthcare
About the Employer
Job Description
VACANCY
PHYSIOTHERAPIST – NATIONAL SQUADS IN THE HIGH PERFORMANCE CENTRE
The Physiotherapist will be responsible for the overall management and development of physiotherapy, injury management, and medical support across the Sri Lanka Cricket Player Pathway. This role involves delivering high-level physiotherapy services and injury management to support the Sri Lanka Cricket National Teams.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES
Key Responsibilities
- Oversee the injury management of all players involved with Sri Lanka Cricket Men's National Teams
- Coordinate all required medical and other relevant referrals in regards to the injury management of the players
- Work in conjunction with the Men's National Trainer and High Performance Centre Physical Performance Manager to implement appropriate injury reduction (including musculoskeletal screening) and load management strategies, recovery protocols and individualized gym, conditioning and rehabilitation programs
- Maintain regular communication with management, selectors, coaches, players, and support staff regarding the injury status of players involved with the Sri Lanka Cricket National Teams
Secondary Responsibilities
- Maintain high standards of record-keeping, including physiotherapy notes, rehabilitation programs, and objective data
- Order and manage relevant supplies as required by the Physiotherapy and Medical Department
- Foster positive relationships with support staff, coaches, players, and administrators across the Sri Lanka Cricket Player Pathway
- Set a positive example by fulfilling and complying with all obligations assigned to Men's National Team players by Sri Lanka Cricket
REQUIRED COMPETENCIES
- Demonstrated ability to make sound decisions using a combination of analysis, experience, judgment, and wisdom; capable of integrating diverse perspectives to arrive at balanced, well-supported conclusions
- Practices open and honest communication to build trust; communicates clearly and effectively while fostering innovation and encouraging new ideas, plans, and strategies
- Proven ability to handle stress, manage multiple tasks simultaneously, and adapt flexibly to changing work demands
- Strong organizational and planning skills; excellent communication, information gathering and management skills; keen attention to detail and the ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
- Undergraduate qualification in physiotherapy. Masters in sports physiotherapy is preferred.
- Relevant professional registration to practice physiotherapy (SLMC, HCPC, AHPRA)
- A minimum of 2 years providing sports physiotherapy and sports rehabilitation services in an elite sporting environment, ideally in cricket
- Understanding and experience of the unique demands associated with elite cricket
- Self-motivated with the ability to work independently or as part of a team
- Exceptional planning, coordination and organizational skills
- High level of interpersonal, written and verbal communication and influencing skills
- Good general IT skills
- Strong disciplinary skills
- Driver's License
General Information
This position will often involve working over weekends, holidays and occasionally into late evenings. The job will also involve travel domestically and internationally. The person taking on this role needs to be aware of this and be able to meet these demands.
An attractive and negotiable remuneration package, along with additional fringe benefits and excellent career development opportunities, awaits the selected candidate.
All applications should be forwarded to [email protected] along with the names of two non-related referees who are not employed by Sri Lanka Cricket, within 7 days from the date of this advertisement.
*Please mention the post applied for on the subject line of the email
*Please ensure all employment criteria is met prior to applying
Canvassing in any form will be a definite disqualification
Human Resources Dept. Sri Lanka Cricket,
No. 35, Maitland Place, Colombo 7
