Athletic Trainer/Physical Therapist - Drawn to Life

***Le poste étant situé aux États-Unis, la description de poste est disponible uniquement en anglais.*** 
***As this position in based in the United States, the job description is available in English only.*** 
 
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Athletic Trainer/Therapist  
Performance Medicine
 
 
 
We are looking for our next Athletic Trainer/Therapist to bring support to our Performance Medicine team. In this position, you will be responsible for providing optimal rehabilitation services to Cirque du Soleil high performance artists, demonstrate all unifying principles of the Performance Medicine Department, deliver current professional practice and research specific to performance medicine. The ideal candidate for this position will have a team player mindset as well as the ability to handle contingencies under pressure, quickly adapt to unexpected situations and work with a variable schedule. They should have effective and timely communication skills to ensure the health and safety of all artist needs. 
 
Reporting operationally to the Artistic Director and under the governance of the Head Thearpist and the Manager of Human Performance Services – Performance Medicine, you will be directly responsible to: 
 
Clinical: 
Ensure that all relevant medical care, prevention, rehabilitation, and health care administration is being delivered to the highest possible standard of care and confidentiality, while relevant to the functional demand of our artists and environment
Deliver emergency response care in a safe and professional manner;
Achieve and maintain an appropriate CdS approved First aid and Trauma Management Certificate, to work as first responder and incident lead for training and in-show cover;
Stimulate and foster close functional relationships with Coaches and other Artistic team members to establish and implement programs directed at the reduction of injury in an effort to achieve optimal performance, relevant to an artists’ specific needs;
Make recommendations for psychological and nutritional referrals, when appropriate, for medical conditions;
Ensure cost effective and timely referrals to appropriate medical providers for any relevant illness or injury.
Collaborate with the Coaching Team to create moments of exchange for feedback and problem solving in regard to strength and conditioning, reintegration planning, and performance support. 
Ensure that all medical information, interactions and interventions are being documented and communicated as per medico-legal and CdS specific requirements including but not limited to C-fit and completion of necessary legal/insurance documents, while making sure artist-therapist confidentiality is being adhered to at all times; 
Ensure that artists are accompanied to medical appointments whenever indicated; 
Actively participate in medical consultations where appropriate. 
Collaborate with artistic team, and attend appropriate meetings etc., to ensure clear communication regarding PMED recommendations for artist functional restrictions; 
Maintain a direct link with the show’s appropriate representative regarding insurance and worker's compensation needs; ensuring all necessary information, forms and reports are communicated and delivered in a timely and organized manner. 
Implement appropriate Injury Risk Reduction strategies; 
 
Operational: