Job Overview
The Head Physiotherapist and Medical Director position is a dynamic and integral role leading the San Diego
Legion medical staff. This includes direct supervision of the Legion physiotherapists and physiotherapy
interns as well as coordination and collaboration with the Synergy medical team including physicians,
massage therapists and chiropractors.

A physiotherapist in the MLR may be an ATC, PT, or DC that is currently ICR II certified through World Rugby. The Head Physiotherapist and Medical Director will report to the Head Coach & Director of Rugby Operations and work within a multidisciplinary system including but not limited to the previously listed medical personnel, as well as the team manager, coaches and players.

The Head Physiotherapist and Medical Director will provide sideline coverage, strapping and lead injury
management as well as handle all team and MLR related administrative requirements. This is a year round
position with an annual gross salary of $72,000, private health insurance plan options, paid vacation leave in
the amount of 10 days/year per the employee handbook, and expense reimbursement for MLR job related
expenses pertaining to maintaining the required World Rugby player welfare certifications, professional
licensure and associated continuing education costs.

Responsibilities and Duties
The Head Physiotherapist & Medical Director responsibilities include but not limited to:

Provide sideline coverage for Legion games (home and away, preseason, regular season & postseason) and team training sessions. All games will be worked alongside with the Legion Assistant Physiotherapist or Third Physiotherapist.
Emergency injury management, creation & implementation of EAPs when necessary.
Pregame and pretraining strapping for injury prevention & athletic performance.
Administer rehabilitative manual therapy including soft tissue mobilization, axial and extremity based
joint mobilization grade I-IV, A/AA/PROM, neuro-muscular reeducation, and have proficiency with some
of the following IASTM techniques including cupping, percussion massage, scraping, mobilization belts,
& other modalities as seen fit & safely applied (could include dry needling, etc.).
Provide and supervise use of therapeutic modalities including ESTIM, Ultrasound, Normatec, GameReady, ice and heat as needed.
Creation & implementation of rehabilitative plan of care programs as needed with other physiotherapists.
Coordinate pre & midseason injury prevention and performance testing with all players acquiring necessary data to derive individual daily injury prevention programs.
Consistently utilize the team’s EMR per MLR & NATA documentation standards.
Manage submitting necessary workers compensation claims for player injuries as well as handling all administrative requirements for follow up athlete care.
Creation of medical events on the team calendar as well as posting of player treatment sign ups.
Coordinate all medical personnel for scheduling and plan of care collaboration including physicians, MRI center, surgery center, assistant physiotherapists, massage therapists, chiropractors and S&C coach as needed.
Lead medical meetings providing up to date player statuses and game/training restrictions with rugby operations staff.
See to MLR administrative requirements including MLR medical meetings, staff credentialing, game runsheets, etc.
Ensure Medical Department SOPs & Partnerships are up to date.
Lead offseason player injury management including post-op rehab and maintenance rehab to return the team to the highest level of function for the following season. Make availability known to all players and directly schedule the players who need to be seen.
Ensure medical staff and team are in adherence with CDC, MLR & SD Legion COVID-19 guidelines.
Lead interview & selection process for Assistant & Third Physiotherapists as needed to maintain a full physiotherapy staff each season.
Ensure and maintain sufficient inventory stocks throughout the season and offseason.
Legion physiotherapists should not perform any intervention techniques they are not proficient or
comfortable with and should always co-treat as necessary in such situations.

Qualifications

Certifications/Licenses:
Required- Certified Athletic Trainer (ATC) and/or Licensed Physical Therapist (PT), World Rugby ICR II Certification, BLS/CPRCertificate of Completion of all current World Rugby online medical educational
modules, which are specific to rugby. These are available through the World Rugby
https://passport.world.rugby These are a prerequisite to participate in the Level II
Immediate Care in Rugby Course (ICR II). This certification is required for all field side
medical providers for all MLR games.
Supplemental certifications/licenses may also include CSCS, PT, DPT, MT, DC, etc...

Education:

Bachelors/Masters degree in Athletic Training, Masters degree preferred. And/or Masters/Doctorate degree in Physical Therapy, Doctorate degree preferred.
Experience: 2+ years of experience as an ATC/PT with an athlete patient population preferred. A significant amount of time spent with rugby and/or other contact/collision sports is ideal.
Specific skills: HIPAA and FERPA compliance, familiarity with Teamworks / Google Office / Healthy
Roster / Prehab Guys Exercise Library.
Professional Liability Insurance: Self provided professional liability insurance policy covering up to $1,000,000 personal professional liability for each claim and $3,000,000 aggregate.
Physical abilities: Able to lift 50-100 pounds from floor height, able to stand for majority or entire length of shift, run distances required to provide timely on field treatment to players.
Personal characteristics: Self motivated, takes initiative, player centered treatment, communicates well in a multidisciplinary setting, professional demeanor with athletes, organized, respectful networker and leader of medical team, adheres to team and league medical protocols.
Miscellaneous: Must have record of full COVID-19 vaccination. Must be up to date on COVID-19 vaccines & boosters per most recent CDC guideline recommendations.
Valid USA state-issued driver’s license, a clean driving record and your own vehicle.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender identity, marital or veteran status, or any other protected class.

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