Athletic Trainer

EXPIRED

Position Summary:

The Assistant Athletic Trainer is responsible for all aspects of health care in the athletic environment. This includes prevention of athletic injuries; recognition and evaluation of injuries; management, treatment, and disposition of athletic injuries; rehabilitation of athletic injuries; organization and administration; and education and counseling of athletes, as outlined by the National Athletic Trainers Association (NATA).

Primary Responsibilities:

• Provide comprehensive care for all injuries and illnesses sustained by student-athletes.
• Monitor rehabilitation plans and progress.
• Assist in administering the athletic injury insurance policy and claims processing. Coordinate primary and college insurance information for medical providers.
• Assist in annually providing students and parents/guardians with written information regarding the college and NCAA policy.
• Assist in the maintenance of medical files for each student-athlete, including written records of all care rendered.
• Foster relationships among trainers, the team physician, other attending physicians, health services, coaches, athletes, and parents.
• Adhere to university policies, state and federal laws concerning Title IX, HIPPA, and FERPA policies and ensure compliance with provisions of the NCAA and our athletic conferences.
• Oversee the maintenance of athletic training facilities and equipment.
• Assist the head coaches with injury prevention and physical conditioning.
• Assist in special events and tournaments, championships, fundraisers, and/or clinics.
• Assist in coordinating drug prevention programs and drug testing requirements for student-athletes.

Position Summary:

The Assistant Athletic Trainer is responsible for all aspects of health care in the athletic environment. This includes prevention of athletic injuries; recognition and evaluation of injuries; management, treatment, and disposition of athletic injuries; rehabilitation of athletic injuries; organization and administration; and education and counseling of athletes, as outlined by the National Athletic Trainers Association (NATA).

Primary Responsibilities:

• Provide comprehensive care for all injuries and illnesses sustained by student-athletes.
• Monitor rehabilitation plans and progress.
• Assist in administering the athletic injury insurance policy and claims processing. Coordinate primary and college insurance information for medical providers.
• Assist in annually providing students and parents/guardians with written information regarding the college and NCAA policy.
• Assist in the maintenance of medical files for each student-athlete, including written records of all care rendered.
• Foster relationships among trainers, the team physician, other attending physicians, health services, coaches, athletes, and parents.
• Adhere to university policies, state and federal laws concerning Title IX, HIPPA, and FERPA policies and ensure compliance with provisions of the NCAA and our athletic conferences.
• Oversee the maintenance of athletic training facilities and equipment.
• Assist the head coaches with injury prevention and physical conditioning.
• Assist in special events and tournaments, championships, fundraisers, and/or clinics.
• Assist in coordinating drug prevention programs and drug testing requirements for student-athletes.
• Assist in the administration, usage, and updating of Healthy Roster for coaches, compliance, and emergencies.
• Monitor, review, and verify injury reports and medical records and take appropriate action as required. Ensure proper maintenance and confidentiality of all medical records and follow insurance processing and procedures.
• Assist in annually acquiring and maintaining primary insurance information for individual athletes.
• Provide assistance to monitor and verify insurance billings and advise athletic administration on all major injuries and treatment not covered by student-athlete’s insurance.
• Participates in Athletic Department programs and activities.
• Other duties as assigned

Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred
• Current National Athletic Trainers Association (NATA) certification required.
• Knowledge of and adherence to NCAA or relevant governing body rules and regulations.

Skills and Abilities:

• Availability for evening and weekend travel and work as required is essential.
• Strong interpersonal and written communication abilities are essential.
• Preferred experience with collision sports

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