Injury Recovery Specialist

Mass General Brigham (MGB) is a world- wide recognized Health system providing exceptional patient care within Massachusetts, New England and the rest of the globe. Brigham and Women’s Hospital and Massachusetts General Hospital are also world leaders in research aimed at improving the health status of the citizens of the world. The Mass General Brigham Sports initiative launched in 2020 with the goal of creating a regional, national, and international hub for Sports Medicine and related Specialties. The Mass General Brigham Center for Sports Performance and Research (CSPaR) program is expanding within the MGB Sports Medicine initiative and is aimed at providing world-class training for the everyday athlete. The CSPaR service is a highly specialized team of clinicians aimed at providing coordinated and comprehensive training and care for the professional, masters, collegiate, high school, amateur, and recreational athlete.

The CSPaR Performance Specialist will serve as a key collaborator for the training and care of the athlete/client. The CSPaR Performance Specialist will work under the direct supervision of the Director of Sports Performance, and actively engage in the performance training of clients/athletes who visit CSPaR, as well as work with other specialists at the CSPaR to coordinate care.

Responsibilities:

Clinical Responsibilities:

• Conducts athlete/client injury assessments.
• Conducts performance training and implements recovery plans for both team and individual training.
• Provides program development for 1-on-1, small groups, and large groups (team) that is science/research-based.
• Provides 1-on-1 coaching, small group coaching, and large group (team) coaching.
• Instructs and coaches on proper exercise technique and equipment usage.
• Collects and document data regarding recovery and training progress
• Maintains Sports Science database and Athlete management System.
• Manages and maintains technology-based equipment used in athlete performance. Maintains an excellent rapport and effective working relationship with CSPaR equipment suppliers/vendors.
• Maintains excellent rapport and effective working relationships with the CSPaR Team and MGB Sports Medicine department including other clinicians, managers, administration, and outside consultants.
• Interprets, evaluates, and utilizes pertinent current research related to sports and injury recovery, and presents such to CSPaR, MGB team conferences or MD/PhD correspondence.
• Participates in client satisfaction and problem solving with sports performance and customer service issues.
• Performs other duties as requested by management staff such as client check-in at off-site clinics and calling clients to address concerns and questions.

Management Responsibilities:

• Aids in collection and reporting of productivity, training outcomes, and other data that is necessary for quality improvement and reports to CSPaR Director of Sports Performance.
• Collects, interprets, and reports sports science data.
• Performs other duties, including administrative duties, as requested by management staff.

Educational Responsibilities:

• Engage on research and collaboration projects, including but not limited to, participating and presenting and professional conferences, meetings, round table discussions, and possible educational opportunities.
• Develops and expands professional proficiency in selected or assigned areas of specialty (example: recovery, sports science, tactical, eSports, speed, agility, power).
• Participates in mandatory hospital in-services (OSHA, safety, respiratory, fire, confidentiality).

Qualifications:

• Licensed certified Athletic Trainer in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts (or eligible) - required
• Certification by the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) as a Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) is preferred
• Bachelor’s required, Master’s degree is strongly preferred
• At least 3 years of relevant experience.
• CPR Certification a plus

• Titleist Performance Institute certification a plus
• CPR certification a plus

Skills/Abilities Required:

• Strong knowledge of human anatomy and exercise physiology as it relates to sports specific recovery training
• Advanced knowledge of examination and evaluation for broad range of impairments requiring physical therapy intervention
• Knowledge of sports biomechanics.
• Must be able to read, write and speak English
• Must have basic computer skills to be able to use various computer programs/systems within the CSPaR
• Computer skills in programs relevant to job duties, including Microsoft Office Suite, database management and programming. Experience with Smartabase is preferred.
• Has the ability to quickly learn other information systems used within the institution (i.e. Electronic Medical Record system and Athlete Management System)
• Ability to establish and maintain collaborative working relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Strong written and oral communication skills with the ability to structure and lead discussions.
• Capable of juggling multiple tasks and competing priorities and work in a fast-paced, interdisciplinary environment.
• Demonstrated ability to supervise and delegate responsibilities
• Ability to stand for extended periods of time (greater than 4 hours).
• Ability to lift over 50 pounds.

Working Conditions:

• Collaborative work environment with activity and needs across several locations in the greater Foxborough, MA area
• May require domestic and international travel
• The work may require the lifting of heavy objects and patients, as well as exposure to potentially infective material
• Working in an active training area with high velocity objects, heavy weights, and athletes running can be expected. Hazards present from exposure to liquid nitrogen vapors, magnesium sulfate (epsom salt), or disinfecting agents are minimized when safety precautions are strictly adhered to

Mass General Brigham is an Affirmative Action Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, we choose to lead. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.