Assistant Athletic Trainer

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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 a 11-month, In-person position.

Essential Functions

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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 a 11-month, In-person position.

Essential Functions

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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

-     Attend 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

-     Be able to adapt to an ever-changing schedule and maintaining appropriate priorities

-     Take initiative to better oneself 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

-High school diploma or GED required

-Bachelor's degree required

-Master's degree preferred

-1 - 3 years relevant work experience required

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.

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