Associate Athletic Therapist (2 Positions)

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SF01761

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Posting Number

SF01761

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Job Title

Associate Athletic Therapist (2 Positions)

Position Number

108006

FTE

1.00

FLSA

Exempt

Position Type

Professional Staff

Union

PSA/NEA - Professional Staff Assoc

Pay Grade Level

Grade Level : 9

Pay Grade Range

Hiring Salary: $52,500

Status

Full-time, Limited, Calendar Year

Department Information

| Department | Athletics Administration | | Contact(s) |
Please note: Job applications must be submitted directly online only at: (https://jobs.uri.edu)

| | Contact Phone/Extension | | | Contact Email | | | Physical Demands | | | Campus Location | Kingston | | Grant Funded | No | | Extension Contingency Notes |
This is a full time calendar year position, limited to June 1, 2025 with anticipated renewal. | | Job Description Summary |
The search will remain open until the position has been filled. First consideration will be given to applications received by April 30, 2024. Applications received after April 30, 2024, may be reviewed depending on search progress and needs, but are not guaranteed full consideration.

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BASIC FUNCTION:

Assist in the prevention, care, and rehabilitation of athletic injuries to those athletes involved in Intercollegiate Athletics at the University of Rhode Island.

| | Duties and Responsibilities |
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Manage the athletic injuries under the direct supervision of Team and consulting physicians.

Assist with the supervision and management of the co-educational athletic treatment facilities including Tootell, the Ryan Center and satellite facilities.

Provide athletic training coverage for Division 1 Athletic team(s) including pre-season, in-season, post-season, off-season, weekends, and holidays.

Assist with capital equipment, inventory, budgeting and ordering of supplies as required.

Assist with the NCAA and Athletic Department drug testing programs.

Assist with other Athletic Department and Sports Medicine Department policy and procedures development.

Travel with the team(s) as necessary.

OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Maintain and update medical records and procedures as needed.

Maintain and update athletic insurance claims procedures through Sports Medicine Department.

Coordinate, organize and facilitate all medical appointments for team members.

Assist with internships/externships within Sports Medicine Department.

Assist with educational programs and informational upgrades to sports medicine Page of Athletic Department website.

Maintain status in good standing with National Athletic Trainer’s Association (NATA) and RI State Licensing requirements.

Perform other duties as assigned.

LICENSES, TOOLS, AND EQUIPMENT:

Certification by NATA; Eligibility for RI State Athletic Training License.

| | Required Qualifications |
REQUIRED:

1. Master’s degree in athletic training or physical education or a related field at time of appointment.

2. Minimum of two years of athletic training experience in college/university Athletics or at the Professional Level (this may include experience gained during graduate and undergraduate training).

3. Earned certification by the National Athletic Trainers’ Association.

4. Demonstrated eligibility for Rhode Island Athletic Trainers’ Licensure.

5. Demonstrated ability to prepare and present detailed studies and reports, including recommendations concerning the substance of the studies, to various sized groups.

6. Demonstrated strong verbal and interpersonal communication skills.

7. Demonstrated proficiency in written communication skills.

8. Demonstrated ability to work with diverse groups/populations.

| | Preferred Qualifications |
PREFERRED:

1. Earned additional supplemental credentialing (e.g., Emergency Medical Technician, Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist, etc.)

2. Demonstrated administrative experience with all aspects of athletic insurance claims and processing procedures.

3. Demonstrated computer skills, including knowledge of athletic training-related software (i.e., IMPACT, SIMS, Vivature or other athletic training-related software).

4. Demonstrated experience with budgetary processes (including bids, ordering, purchasing, repair requisitions, etc.)

5. Demonstrated experience with general drug testing policies and procedures, (including NCAA annual testing program.)

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ALL REQUIREMENTS ARE SUBJECT TO POSSIBLE MODIFICATION TO REASONABLY ACCOMMODATE INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES.**

| | Environmental Conditions |
This position is subject to both inside and outside work and extreme cold and hot temperatures can be encountered. This position involves traveling throughout the University and could, on occasion, require physical activities such as bending, reaching, ascending, and descending stairs, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, etc.

| | Posting Date | 04/16/2024 | | Closing Date | | | Special Instructions to Applicants |
Please attach the following 3 (PDF) documents to your online Employment Application:

(#1) Cover letter.

(#2) Resume.

(#3) Other Document – References – the names and contact information of three professional references. (Note: this document is required even though references may be listed on the application).

| | Quicklink for Posting | https://jobs.uri.edu/postings/13223 |

Applicant Documents

Required Documents 1. Cover Letter/Letter of Application 2. Resume 3. Other Document - References Optional Documents

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * Do you have a Master’s degree in athletic training or physical education or a related field at time of appointment?

   • Yes
   • No

2. * Do you have a minimum of two years of athletic training experience in college/university Athletics or at the Professional Level (this may include experience gained during graduate and undergraduate training)?

   • Yes
   • No

3. * Do you have a earned certification by the National Athletic Trainers' Association?

   • Yes
   • No

4. * Do you have demonstrated eligibility for Rhode Island Athletic Trainers’ Licensure?

   • Yes
   • No

5. * Do you have demonstrated ability to prepare and present detailed studies and reports, including recommendations concerning the substance of the studies, to various sized groups?

   • Yes
   • No

6. * Do you have demonstrated strong verbal and interpersonal communication skills?

   • Yes
   • No

7. * Do you have demonstrated proficiency in written communication skills?

   • Yes
   • No

8. * Do you have demonstrated ability to work with diverse groups/populations?

   • Yes
   • No

9. How did you hear about this employment opportunity?

   • Public Job Posting
   • Internal Job Posting
   • Agency Referral
   • Advertisement/Publication
   • Personal Referral
   • Website
   • Other

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