Director - Performance and Rehabilitation (Healthcare) QHC500

The Director of Performance and Rehabilitation leads the development and delivery of integrated rehabilitation, human performance and return-to-performance services across the QHC Sports Medicine & Performance Center.The role is responsible for establishing world-class, evidence-based rehabilitation and performance programs for professional athletes, elite and emerging talent, and the wider active population. Working closely with the Medical Director and multidisciplinary clinical teams, the Director ensures seamless pathways from injury assessment and treatment through rehabilitation, return-to-play and optimal performance. This reflects the multidisciplinary model established for QHC's Sports Medicine & Performance CenterKey ResponsibilitiesPerformance & Rehabilitation LeadershipLead the strategic development and day-to-day delivery of rehabilitation and human performance servicesEstablish evidence-based standards, protocols and clinical pathways across physiotherapy, rehabilitation, strength & conditioning and performance servicesBuild an integrated model connecting clinical care, rehabilitation and performanceRehabilitation & Return to PerformanceOversee rehabilitation programs for musculoskeletal and sports-related injuriesDevelop structured return-to-play and return-to-performance pathways in collaboration with sports medicine physicians and relevant specialistsEnsure rehabilitation plans are individualized, measurable and based on objective clinical and performance criteriaSupport long-term athlete health, injury prevention and recurrence reductionMultidisciplinary IntegrationPartner closely with the Medical Director, Center Director, sports medicine physicians, physiotherapists, performance scientists, nutritionists and mental performance specialistsEnsure smooth transitions between medical treatment, rehabilitation and performanceContribute to multidisciplinary case reviews and return-to-play decisionsTeam LeadershipLead and develop multidisciplinary rehabilitation and performance professionalsEstablish clear KPIs, quality standards and professional development plansSupport recruitment, workforce planning and succession planning for the functionFoster a high-performance culture focused on clinical excellence, collaboration and continuous improvementQuality, Research & InnovationMonitor clinical outcomes, rehabilitation results and performance KPIsPromote evidence-based practice and adoption of international best practicesSupport research, education and innovation within sports medicine, rehabilitation and human performanceEvaluate emerging rehabilitation technologies, diagnostics and performance-monitoring solutionsRequirementsBachelor's degree in Physiotherapy, Sports Rehabilitation, Sports Science, Exercise Science or a related clinical/performance discipline.Master's degree in Sports Medicine, Rehabilitation, Human Performance, Sports Science or a related discipline strongly preferred.Relevant professional/clinical registration or certification where applicable.Typically 10+ years of progressive experience in rehabilitation, sports medicine or human performance, including significant leadership responsibility.Strong experience working within an elite sports, professional sports, sports medicine, rehabilitation or high-performance environment.Demonstrated experience leading multidisciplinary clinical/performance teams.Strong understanding of injury prevention, rehabilitation, return-to-play, strength & conditioning and athlete-performance monitoring.