Physiatrist – Paralympic Swimming Classification

SWIMMING CANADA

Position: Physiatrist – Paralympic Swimming Classification

Contract Dates:July 6, 2026 to March 31, 2027

Job Type: Part-Time, Independent Contractor

OVERVIEW

Swimming Canada is searching for a Physiatrist to assist the Paralympic Program athletes as they pursue worldwide competitors. This function permits a doctor with an curiosity in incapacity and rehabilitation drugs to work instantly with athletes and their assist groups, whereas serving to guarantee equity and integrity inside the Paralympic system.

The Physiatrist will present each medical assist and partnership in classification for the Paralympic Program. This function combines direct athlete care with supporting truthful and correct classification, serving to athletes compete on a degree taking part in discipline.

THE ROLE
Classification ensures athletes with quite a lot of impairments compete pretty by grouping swimmers based mostly on how their impairment’s useful presentation impacts efficiency. The Physiatrist will work alongside the National Classification Lead to contribute medical experience throughout the classification course of.

This function supplies a possibility to make a significant influence on inclusion, athlete improvement, sport improvement and high-performance sport in a good and equitable method.

SCOPE OF WORK

• Review and validate medical documentation for athletes getting into worldwide classification.
• Identify gaps in medical proof and information athletes, physicians and the assist group to resolve them.
• Conduct athlete medical examinations when required and as mentioned.
• Provide assist as assigned at chosen nationwide group camps, home and worldwide classification occasions and/or meets, as required.
• Support athletes, their assist groups, and/or households/guardians to know the medical necessities for classification.
• Contribute to data of switch and useful resource improvement.

REQUIREMENTS

• MD, Specialist in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation (Physiatry).
• Currently licensed to follow in Canada, and member in good standing.
• Experience with a variety of bodily impairments.
• Strong collaboration and communication expertise verbally and in writing, in English.
• Pediatric expertise or working with advanced impairments can be belongings.
• Multidisciplinary teamwork expertise would even be an asset.

EXPENSES

All journey and different associated medical bills can be offered and/or reimbursed.

SCHEDULE and TIMELINES

The function is anticipated to comprise 150-200 hours over the contract interval, for all points of the function, together with journey.

DEADLINE

Interested events are requested to submit an overview of their credentials and expertise and the way they meet the necessities, in addition to a resume, as quickly as potential and no later than 9am ET June 1, 2026, by way of BambooHR: https://swimmingcanada.bamboohr.com/careers.

Interviews can be scheduled on an ongoing foundation as functions are acquired.

Any questions could be directed to [email protected].

ABOUT SWIMMING CANADA

Swimming Canada serves because the nationwide governing physique of aggressive swimming. We encourage Canadians by way of world-leading performances to embrace a life-style of swimming, sport, health, and well being. Canadians are world leaders in excessive efficiency swimming and improvement for each Olympic and Paralympic Program swimmers. Swimming is acknowledged as some of the celebrated and profitable Canadian Summer Olympic and Paralympic sports activities.

Swimming Canada strives to foster a company wherein all people maximize their potential, no matter their variations. We are dedicated to attracting and celebrating various companions that displays the neighborhood we serve, and invitations all people and teams to finish submissions.