assistant athletic trainer - , FL, United States - Barry University

Description

Summary

The Assistant Athletic Trainer position is an entry level appointment for Athletic Training service operations in health care for student-athletes in the NCAA Division II program for 12 sports teams.

The position assists the Head Athletic Trainer with all duties. The position also serves as a clinical instructor for undergraduate students in the CAATE Accredited B.S. degree program in Athletic Training.

This is an 11-month In person position

Essential Functions

• Health Care Provider Services: primary evaluation of athletic injuries

* formulate a clinical diagnosis by interpreting the signs and symptoms
* referral of injured athletes to appropriate physician
* administer therapeutic exercises and modalities to treat injuries
* education of athletes and coaches to prevent injuries
* apply appropriate immediate and emergency care procedures/proper activation of Emergency Action Plan

• Medical Records and Documentation: pre-participation physicals on file for all athletes

* completed injury reports

• HIPAA compliant

* rehab tracking forms
* knowledge of injury tracking software

• Clinical Supervision of Undergraduate Athletic Training Students: approved Clinical Instructor for the Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education [CAATE] accredited program

* supervise students while performing injury evaluation, application of rehab protocols and modalities in accordance with CAATE and Board of Certification regulations
* mentor students on injury evaluation, taping applications, rehab techniques, emergency care, injury pathologies

• Risk Management: maintain current emergency action plan

* educate individuals about appropriate use of equipment
* monitor environmental conditions to facilitate safety

* -Leadership and Management Skills: * maintain up-to-date sport schedules to ensure appropriate medical coverage
* regular staff meetings to ensure continuity of care and collaboration of injuries

• Personal Effectiveness: articulate expectations and goals of students and graduate assistant athletic trainers

* being able to adapt to an ever-changing schedule and maintaining appropriate priorities
* taking initiative to better myself as a clinician and to better the athletic training department
* maintain open lines of communication and availability with coaches and administrators
* enhance depth of knowledge by attending symposiums and continual learning over time and maintaining professional credentials

Qualifications/Requirements

• Bachelor's degree required
• Master's degree preferred
• 1- 3 years relevant work experience required
• Experience with MS Office Sportsware, BIODEX or related systems
• Equipment operation: Therapeutic modalities and therapeutic exercise equipment, emergency care equipment

Benefits:

Barry University offers a comprehensive benefits package to full-time employees that includes health, dental, vision, life insurance, retirement, tuition assistance, paid time off and work/life balance initiatives such as wellness programs, spirituality in the workplace, and training and development.

Barry University is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment.