TEMPORARY PROFESSIONAL - PRN ATHLETIC TRAINER #00076733

EXPIRED

Hiring Department

Student Health Services

Job Description

This temporary PRN position will provide professional medical assistance to student-athletes in the prevention and rehabilitation of athletic injuries by planning and implementing care.

Hiring Department

Student Health Services

Job Description

This temporary PRN position will provide professional medical assistance to student-athletes in the prevention and rehabilitation of athletic injuries by planning and implementing care.

• Applied Knowledge: Possesknowledge of a large range of medical problems. Assessment, evaluation skills and working with other healthcare professionals will be required.
• Decision-Making Skills: Ability to think critically and make independent decisions regarding the assessment, treatment, rehabilitation and return to play decisions per state licensure guidelines.
• Will conduct all interactions with students, student-athletes, staff, faculty, coaches, administrators, other on campus and off campus individuals with dignity, respect. Professionalism is expected in all assigned duties. All communication written and oral will follow ethical standards. As a health care professional you will be expected to display appropriate behavior both on and off duty.
• Interpersonal Skills: Ability to communicate effectively in high stress/pressure situation when talking to patients, medical professionals, staff and families.
• Must have the ability to organize, prioritize and perform multiple tasks with little or no supervision.Plan and supervise physical training programs for Intercollegiate Athletics’ participants including use of massage, exercise, heat/light rays, hydro-therapy and related therapeutic treatment.
• Onsite care and management of injuries and illnesses including: prevention, first aid, evaluation, management and rehabilitation.
• Assess risk of injury, perform ergonomic evaluation and coaching, self-care implementation and overall wellness promotion.
• Coordinate and implement injury prevention programs, customized preventative strategies, and programs to each patient. Minimize risk of injury through awareness, education and prevention strategies.
• Provide accommodation recommendations, related to sport, for student athletes with restrictions or limitations.
• Communicate with physicians and coaching staff regarding the injury status of athletes.
• Carry out medical care for assigned student-athletes per the sports medicine standard operating procedures.

Minimum Qualifications

A Bachelor's degree in related/relevant area and at least 2 years of experience from which comparable knowledge and skills can be acquired is necessary.

Preferred Qualifications

• One year of experience in collegiate athletic medicine is preferred.
• Licensure by the Missouri Board of Registration for the Healing Arts.
• Valid driver's license may be required.

Anticipated Hiring Range

The anticipated hiring range for this position has been established as $30.00 hourly.

Salary is determined by a variety of factors, including but not limited to, the individual’s particular combination of education, skills, and experience, as well as organizational requirements.

Grade: MKT
University Title: TEMPORARY PROFESSIONAL
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Application Deadline

Applications will be accepted until this position is filled.

Benefit Eligibility

This position is not eligible for University benefits. Individuals in non benefit eligible positions may choose to participate in the Tax Deferred Annuity Plan (403b). For information about this plan, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website at https://www.umsystem.edu/totalrewards....

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In your application materials, please discuss your experiences and expertise that support these values and enrich our missions of teaching, research and engagement.

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