Job Description
We are seeking a highly skilled Physiotherapist/Sports Therapist to provide physiotherapy and sports therapy services to the Jockeys Accident Fund Company Limited by Guarantee.
Salary
The salary for this position is estimated to be around €60,000 - €80,000 per annum, depending on experience.
Key Responsibilities
* Provide race day therapy to include pre-race preparation of riders, continuation of rehabilitation for riders returning from injury, maintenance of chronic issues, acute injury assessment alongside Irish Horse Regulatory Board (IHRB) Medical Officer, and proficient in all sports therapy techniques.
* Liaise with IHRB Medical Officer on race day, report to the Chief Medical Officer of the IHRB as clinical lead, communicate with colleagues within the on-course team, and communicate with physiotherapy and strength and conditioning team in Irish Injured Jockey Clinic in RACE, Kildare.
* Provide educational opportunities where appropriate to jockeys, proof of indemnity to treat professional athletes, full driver's license, availability to work at appointed racecourses throughout Ireland, and ability to work weekdays, evenings, weekends, Bank Holidays, Easter & Christmas race meetings.
Requirements
* Bachelor of Science in Charted Physiotherapy, Athletic Therapy or equivalent Sports Therapy qualification.
* CORU registration or a fully certified member of Athletic Rehabilitation Therapy Ireland or other appropriate professional body.
* A post-graduate qualification in sports physiotherapy or musculoskeletal physiotherapy or sports science or strength and conditioning.
* A minimum of three years post-graduate experience with elite sports people.
Location
The successful candidate will be required to work at various racecourses throughout Ireland, including:
* Navan
* Fairyhouse
* Leopardstown
* Punchestown
* Naas
* Curragh
* Gowran
* Tramore
* Clonmel
* Wexford
* Bellewstown
and also at West racecourses:
* Sligo
* Ballinrobe
* Galway
* Roscommon
* Limerick