Athletic Trainer

EXPIRED

Serves as a certified and licensed staff athletic trainer for Roanoke College intercollegiate student-athletes; provides daily athletic training services to assigned teams; supervises injury care, referral and rehabilitation; travels to team events, attends home events, and attends daily workouts; and is an active participant in our sports medicine health care team. Roanoke College is an NCAA Division III athletics program located in the City of Salem Virginia.

The role focuses on the responsibility to Roanoke College during their primary 10-months (Aug-May) athletic schedule, and the remaining summer months-time gives opportunity to take accrued PTO and allow for some camp or PRN coverage, etc.

Key Responsibilities** :**

• Serves as a Certified Athletic Trainer for Roanoke College teams as assigned.
• Works under the direction of the Director of Sports Medicine.
• Organizes and manages the care of student-athletes in consultation with the Roanoke College Medical Director.
• Daily communication with coaching staff, strength and conditioning personnel.
• Assists with maintaining all athletic training equipment and facilities.
• Assists with the ordering and inventory of all athletic training supplies and equipment.
• Assists with the recruitment and supervision of part time staff (PRN and Intern) Athletic Trainers.
• Provides medical care, referral, and medical record keeping as assigned.
• Understands and maintains confidentiality of HIPPA and FERPA protected information; handles information appropriately.
• Provides daily evaluation and treatment of orthopedic and non-orthopedic injury conditions.
• Scheduling, executing, and supervision of surgical and non-surgical rehabilitation programs.

Serves as a certified and licensed staff athletic trainer for Roanoke College intercollegiate student-athletes; provides daily athletic training services to assigned teams; supervises injury care, referral and rehabilitation; travels to team events, attends home events, and attends daily workouts; and is an active participant in our sports medicine health care team. Roanoke College is an NCAA Division III athletics program located in the City of Salem Virginia.

The role focuses on the responsibility to Roanoke College during their primary 10-months (Aug-May) athletic schedule, and the remaining summer months-time gives opportunity to take accrued PTO and allow for some camp or PRN coverage, etc.

Key Responsibilities** :**

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• Serves as a Certified Athletic Trainer for Roanoke College teams as assigned.
• Works under the direction of the Director of Sports Medicine.
• Organizes and manages the care of student-athletes in consultation with the Roanoke College Medical Director.
• Daily communication with coaching staff, strength and conditioning personnel.
• Assists with maintaining all athletic training equipment and facilities.
• Assists with the ordering and inventory of all athletic training supplies and equipment.
• Assists with the recruitment and supervision of part time staff (PRN and Intern) Athletic Trainers.
• Provides medical care, referral, and medical record keeping as assigned.
• Understands and maintains confidentiality of HIPPA and FERPA protected information; handles information appropriately.
• Provides daily evaluation and treatment of orthopedic and non-orthopedic injury conditions.
• Scheduling, executing, and supervision of surgical and non-surgical rehabilitation programs.
• Facilitates outside physician referrals, in-house facility physician clinics, in-house facility orthopedic clinics.
• Documents in electronic injury tracking system daily; including but not limited to treatments, progress notes, diagnostic imaging, and physician referrals
• Facilitates retrieval of outside medical records and documentation for record keeping.
• Communicates & Documents student-athlete referrals to insurance provider.
• Handles daily facility organization, maintenance, cleaning, and inventory.
• Communicates with necessary athletic department staff regarding student-athlete injury conditions, limitations, needs, and accommodations.
• Works with strength and conditioning department personnel to create alternate workout plans for injured student-athletes.
• Acts as liaison and point of contact for student-athletes with the Roanoke College Athletics Department
• Dedicated Student-Athlete Counselor and mental health care provider team.
• Other administrative duties as assigned.

Education, Experience, Skills, and Abilities** :**

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree, athletic training related.
• One year of full-time certified athletic training work experience.
• Certified Athletic Trainer by NATA Board of Certification.
• Currently licensed or eligible for a state of Virginia License in Athletic Training (AT).
• Currently certified or eligible for CPR/AED for Professional Rescuers.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and project a positive attitude.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Willing to travel and work irregular hours, nights, weekends and holidays as necessary.
• Ability to perform the essential functions of the job.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree.
• Two or more years of certified athletic training work experience.
• Professional, Olympic and/or NCAA Division I experience as a Certified Athletic Trainer.
• Strong background in surgical and non-surgical rehabilitation for upper and lower extremity injuries.
• Graston, IASTM, ART, CSCS, PES, CES or other additional certifications.
• Experience with Electronic Medical Records (EMR) systems.
• Mentorship experience of athletic training students, interns, and/or staff members

About Roanoke College

Roanoke College is a place where every student who works hard has the opportunity to succeed. We champion potential, providing essential learning and leadership through innovative academic programs and transformative educational experiences, giving students the mettle, mindset, and empathy to pursue lives of purpose, build meaningful careers, and meet society’s most pressing needs. Located in scenic Salem, Virginia, Roanoke College is an intimate, welcoming community that has served the local region and beyond for nearly 200 years. Now, we’re building on momentum and offering a Roanoke experience for today’s students and a legacy that belongs to every Maroon.

Roanoke College is a nationally ranked residential liberal arts college affiliated with the Lutheran Church (ELCA), located in the beautiful Roanoke Valley of Virginia. A Phi Beta Kappa institution, Roanoke College is an equal opportunity employer and actively seeks diversity among its faculty, staff, and students; women and members of under-represented groups are especially encouraged to apply.