Athletic Trainer-Athletics

EXPIRED

Open for hire: 05-04-2023

SUMMARY

This position assumes an assignment with responsibility for athletic training services provided to intercollegiate athletics. Duties will include, but are not limited to: prevention, evaluation, treatment, rehabilitation, and documentation of all athletic injuries.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Open for hire: 05-04-2023

SUMMARY

This position assumes an assignment with responsibility for athletic training services provided to intercollegiate athletics. Duties will include, but are not limited to: prevention, evaluation, treatment, rehabilitation, and documentation of all athletic injuries.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

1. Provides onsite care and management of injuries and illnesses including: prevention, evaluation,
   management and rehabilitation.
2. Assesses risk of injury, perform ergonomic evaluation and coaching, self-care implementation and overall wellness promotion.
3. Maintains documentation of all patient encounters.
4. Coordinates and implement injury prevention programs and customized preventative strategies and programs to each patient.
5. Minimizes risk of injury through awareness, education and prevention strategies.
6. Provides accommodation recommendations, related to sport, for student athletes with restrictions or limitations.
7. Communicates with physicians and coaching staff regarding the injury status of athletes.
8. Carries out medical care for assigned student-athletes per the sports medicine standard operating procedures.
9. Performs other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

This position requires an individual to be a member in good standing of the church of Christ. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty at a fully acceptable level. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, ability, and other behaviors required.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

Bachelor of Science required, Master of Science preferred. Two years or more of athletic training experience preferred. Certified in Athletic Training by the Board of Certification (BOC). In good standing with the National Athletic Trainers’ Association (NATA) and Board of Certification (BOC). Current or eligible for Arkansas licensure

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES, & OTHER

• Cooperation - Openly shares information, knowledge and expertise with co-workers and cooperates with other members to achieve the workgroup’s goals; puts the interest of the University/unit ahead of accomplishing individual goals.
• Service Orientation - Understands the perspective and requirements of the customer, both internal and external; does what it takes to serve the customer to meet or exceed their expectations and anticipates future needs of the customer.
• Dependability - Consistently takes responsibility for completing work on time and follows through on commitments; acts with integrity and trustworthiness. Available for work on a consistent and timely basis with infrequent unplanned absences.
• Confidentiality – Understands and respects University policy and state and federal regulations concerning the restrictions of information disclosure.
• Knowledge of a large range of medical problems
• Assessment and evaluation skills
• Ability to work with other healthcare professionals
• Ability to think critically and make independent decisions regarding the assessment, treatment, rehabilitation and return to play decisions per state licensure guidelines
• Ability to be thorough and detailed with injury tracking and documentation
• Ability to communicate effectively in high stress/pressure situations when talking to patients, medical professionals, staff and families
• Ability to organize, prioritize and perform multiple tasks with little or no supervision

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Moderate physical activity. May require lifting and assisting patients on and off exam tables as needed.
• Work environment involves minimal exposure to physical risks, such as operating dangerous equipment or working with chemicals.
• Work may involve moderate exposure to unusual elements, such as extreme temperatures, dirt, dust, fumes, smoke, unpleasant odors, and/or loud noises.
• Attendance at games/matches and travel with assigned sports teams is required.