VFL/VFLW Team Doctor in Melbourne

Williamstown Football Club – Williamstown VIC

This role will consist of providing Williamstown Football Club with medical support and assist in the coordination of the overall department.

Key Responsibilities

• liaise with Physio’s regarding the injury status of players throughout the week
• Provide players treatment as required
• Assist with Players requiring referrals to specialists, imaging or collecting scripts and advise
• Maintain database as prescribed by the Club of ALL player treatments
• Work with other Medical Staff and Coaching Staff
• Liaise with GM-Football with any other player issues
• Assist GM-Football for any medical claims under Medicare and / or Marsh Insurance
• Understand, and abide by Sport Integrity Australia’s Code of Conduct and Rules in relation to prohibited substances

Pre-Season:

• Attend at least one training per week to oversee any ongoing issues and “be on call as readily as possible”

In-Season:

• Provide a written medical plan following matches to assist Medical Staff which ensures the efficiency of the medical department and priorities the requirements of players
• Attend one night training per week per program to assess and treat players as required
• Attend the weekly online Medical and High Performance department meeting
• Provide clear and concise feedback when required to the Coaching Staff as to why a particular player has been deemed either eligible or ineligible to play
• In conjunction with the Head Physiotherapist and High Performance Manager collaborate on the weekly injury list and medical update to the General Manager and Head Coach
• Attend Match Day’s as fixtured to assess and treat players as required
• Conduct end of season medical screening on ALL listed players in conjunction with the Head Physio of each program

Accreditation

• Bachelor of Medicine/Surgery/ Medical Science or equivalent (copy to be held on Club file)
• Unrestricted registration with APRHA
• Basic First Aid / CPR (copy to be held on Club file)
• Own Indemnity Insurance (copy to be held on Club file)
• Working with Children’s Check (copy to be held on Club file)

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