Return-to-Play Specialist

MLB•Houston, TX

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Houston Astros are seeking an experienced individual to serve as their Return-to-Play Specialist. This position will require daily interaction with SM&P staff, Major League field staff, team physicians, and front office members in addition to the daily player care responsibilities. Responsibilities will include but are not limited to providing rehabilitation care to injured athletes throughout the major league season. The individual would be required to relocate to West Palm Beach, Florida, and would be expected to continue appropriate player care throughout the offseason.

Requirements

3+ years of experience in delivering rehabilitation or return-to-play (RTP) care for elite/professional, collegiate or high-level athletes.
Experience collaborating with internal and external stakeholders.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Proven ability to perform in high-pressure, time-sensitive environments with professionalism and discretion.
Strong organizational and detail-oriented skillset.
Willingness to relocate to West Palm Beach, FL and provide offseason continuity of care as assigned.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual (English/Spanish) is strongly preferred.
Prior experience working in MLB/MiLB teams is strongly preferred.
Certified as an Athletic Trainer (ATC), Physical Therapist (PT) and/or Strength & Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) is preferred.

Responsibilities

Ensure that consistent rehab standards and philosophy are maintained for the Houston Astros Sports Medicine & Performance Team.
Collaborate with organization’s athletic trainers, team physicians, strength and conditioning coaches, mental health & performance staff, sport scientists, dieticians, front office, and player development staff to care for athletes and implement organizational programs.
Assist with rehabilitation and return to play of 40-Man roster players.
Communicate injury and rehab updates to Major League Medical Coordinator.
Help manage post-injury care for 40-man roster players, including the facilitation of rehab programs, providing treatments, coordinating rehab assignments, and communicating with athletic trainers and physical therapists regarding athlete care.
Assist with continued development of Houston Astros return-to-play philosophies and implementation across the organization.
Assist with continued development of Houston Astros SM&P continuing education program for athletic trainers, physical therapists, and strength and conditioning staff.
Thorough documentation of all injuries/illnesses including daily notes, physician notes, and other required documentation and reporting. Needs to be familiar with MLB EMR system.
Occasional game and workout coverage including pre/post treatments and field set up.
Administrative duties including but not limited to: Ordering daily training room supplies Assisting with capital equipment planning/ordering Daily training room cleaning duties Hydrotherapy room maintenance
Assist with the continued development of Houston Astros physical therapy & athletic training apprentice/internship program.
Collaborate with athletic training, strength and conditioning and sport science staff to create objective measures for rehab and utilize them in progressing athlete care.
Assist with player acquisition risk assessments in conjunction with the rest of the SM&P staff.
Perform other duties as assigned.