Intern Athletic Trainer

EXPIRED

Position Information

| Classification Title | Athletics Technical/Paraprofessional/Professional | | FLSA | Non-Exempt | | FTE | 0.725 | | Minimum Qualifications |
Requires technical knowledge in the field acquired through an apprenticeship, a 2-year degree, or professional certificate. Please contact your Human Resources office for an evaluation of education/experience in lieu of the required minimum qualifications. | | Preferred Qualifications | | | Position Summary |

Supervise and coordinate athletic training services for student-athletes participating in intercollegiate athletic programs for the University of Georgia Athletic Association, working under the medical direction of team physicians and in conjunction with referring physicians, other ancillary medical professionals, and UGAAA staff: including but not limited to athletic training, athletic administration, athletic coaching, strength and conditioning, sports nutrition, counseling/sports psychology, academics.

| | Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies |

Ability to read, analyze and interpret periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from health care professionals, patients, parents / guardians, and the general public. Ability to interpret instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form. Ability to solve practical problems.

| | Physical Demands |

Stand; walk; use hands and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally expected to sit and talk or hear. The employee is expected to frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Close and distance vision, and peripheral vision. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate, but escalates to high during practice and athletic competitions.

| | Is driving a responsibility of this position? | No | | Is this a Position of Trust? | Yes | | Does this position have operation, access, or control of financial resources? | No | | Does this position require a P-Card? | No | | Is having a P-Card an essential function of this position? | No | | Does this position have direct interaction or care of children under the age of 18 or direct patient care? | No | | Does this position have Security Access (e.g., public safety, IT security, personnel records, patient records, or access to chemicals and medications) | Yes | | Credit and P-Card policy |
Be advised a credit check will be required for all positions with financial responsibilities. For additional information about the credit check criteria, visit the UGA Credit Background Check website. | | Background Investigation Policy |
Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including, a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with the University of Georgia; confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials (including reference checks) as they relate to the job-based requirements of the position applied for; and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. You may also be subject to a pre-employment drug test for positions with high-risk responsibilities, if applicable. Please visit the UGA Background Check website. |

Duties/Responsibilities

| Duties/Responsibilities |

Organization and Administration:
1. maintain confidential medical records in Presagia system
2. collect and apply Fusionetics data
3. coordinate concussion testing protocol
4. collaborate for athletic event medical coverage

| | Percentage of time | 30 |

| Duties/Responsibilities |

Recognition, Evaluation and Management of Athletic Injuries:
1. serve as athletic trainer for team(s) specified by director of sports medicine
a. includes practice and competition coverage as well as travel responsibilities
2. coordinate and supervise medical care for athletes as assigned by director of sports medicine
3. initial assessment and treatment of athletic injuries
4. physician referral as appropriate
a. regular communication with primary care team physician
b. communication with specialty team physicians as appropriate
5. casting and splinting
6. wound care, including removal of sutures and staples on MD order
7. diagnostic testing appointments
8. physician appointments
9. use of therapeutic modalities and exercise

| | Percentage of time | 30 |

| Duties/Responsibilities |

Rehabilitation of Athletic Injuries:
1. development and implementation of structured rehabilitation programs under MD supervision
a. coordinate physician re-checks
b. participate in rehabilitation progress updates weekly
c. maintain appropriate communication with supervising physicians
2. development of rehabilitation protocols
a. coordinate rehabilitation director of rehabilitation
3. use of therapeutic modalities and exercise
4. coordination of physician re-checks
5. isokinetic testing
6. aquatic rehabilitation

| | Percentage of time | 20 |

| Duties/Responsibilities |

Prevention of Athletic Injuries:
1. pre-participation physical examinations
a. assist in planning, scheduling, and coordinating pre-participation physical examinations for student-athletes
b. participate in post-physical physician meetings
c. coordinate and schedule required follow-up testing from physicals
2. preventative maintenance rehabilitation programs
3. fitness assessments; physical conditioning of athletes
4. fitting of protective equipment
5. fabrication of tape, braces, and special pads
6. casting/molding for custom foot orthotics 7. flexibility programs
8. strength and conditioning programs

| | Percentage of time | 10 |

| Duties/Responsibilities |

Emergency Care and First Aid:
1. provision of emergency care and first aid
2. emergency plan development
3. emergency care coordination with ATC, EMS and MD
4. emergency equipment management
5. emergency medicine in-servicing

| | Percentage of time | 5 |

| Duties/Responsibilities |

Athlete Education and Counseling:
1. athletic injury education
2. fitness and strength and conditioning education
3. injury prevention education
4. nutritional counseling and referral to RD as appropriate
5. counseling and referral to sports psychologist as appropriate
6. athletic training and sports medicine presentations
7. regular attendance of continuing education activities

| | Percentage of time | 5 |

Contact Information

Recruitment Contact

| Contact Details |
For questions concerning this position or recruitment progression, please refer to the Recruitment Contact listed below. | | Recruitment Contact Name | Amy Bales | | Recruitment Contact Email | abales@sports.uga.edu | | Recruitment Contact Phone | |

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Applicant Documents

Required Documents Optional Documents 1. Resume/CV 2. Cover Letter

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