Athletic Training Intern(TEMP)

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How to Apply

A cover letter is required for consideration for this position and should be attached as the first page of your resume. The cover letter should address your specific interest in the position and outline skills and experience that directly relate to this position.

Job Summary

The Athletic Trainer Intern will work directly with coaches, physicians, athletic counseling and sports psychology personnel, sports dieticians, strength and conditioning personnel, and other allied health personnel to deliver comprehensive healthcare and lifetime wellness services for University of Michigan student?athletes. The Athletic Trainer Intern will have a wide?range of clinical and administrative daily responsibilities to include the prevention, evaluation, management, treatment, and rehabilitation of studentathletes; pre?participation physicals; inventory management of supplies and equipment; maintaining medical records; completing required insurance claims; daily interaction, communication, and relationship building with coaching staff, strength and conditioning and sports performance personnel, physicians, fellow athletic trainers, other members of the medical community, and athletic administration; attending team practices and events; supervising other athletic trainers and athletic training students; assisting with various administrative duties; and performing other duties as assigned.

Responsibilities*

Essential Functions:

• Serve as a medical contact and liaison between members of the coaching staff, student?athletes, parents, physicians, members of the Student?Athlete Health & Welfare Team, other allied health personnel, and others for football and/or other assigned sport(s).
• Provide a high level of customer service and communication at all times to all entities.
• Clinical application and administration of comprehensive health care and lifetime wellness services for student?athletes as assigned to include the prevention, evaluation, management, treatment, and rehabilitation of injuries and illnesses under the supervision of team physicians.

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How to Apply

A cover letter is required for consideration for this position and should be attached as the first page of your resume. The cover letter should address your specific interest in the position and outline skills and experience that directly relate to this position.

Job Summary

The Athletic Trainer Intern will work directly with coaches, physicians, athletic counseling and sports psychology personnel, sports dieticians, strength and conditioning personnel, and other allied health personnel to deliver comprehensive healthcare and lifetime wellness services for University of Michigan student?athletes. The Athletic Trainer Intern will have a wide?range of clinical and administrative daily responsibilities to include the prevention, evaluation, management, treatment, and rehabilitation of studentathletes; pre?participation physicals; inventory management of supplies and equipment; maintaining medical records; completing required insurance claims; daily interaction, communication, and relationship building with coaching staff, strength and conditioning and sports performance personnel, physicians, fellow athletic trainers, other members of the medical community, and athletic administration; attending team practices and events; supervising other athletic trainers and athletic training students; assisting with various administrative duties; and performing other duties as assigned.

Responsibilities*

Essential Functions:

• Serve as a medical contact and liaison between members of the coaching staff, student?athletes, parents, physicians, members of the Student?Athlete Health & Welfare Team, other allied health personnel, and others for football and/or other assigned sport(s).
• Provide a high level of customer service and communication at all times to all entities.
• Clinical application and administration of comprehensive health care and lifetime wellness services for student?athletes as assigned to include the prevention, evaluation, management, treatment, and rehabilitation of injuries and illnesses under the supervision of team physicians.
• Attend assigned team practices, competitions, strength and conditioning sessions, and other team events as needed and/or directed.
• Maintain a safe environment for student?athletes to include decision?making involving the ability of student?athletes to safely return to practice or competition following an injury and/or illness and communicate participation status with the appropriate personnel.
• Medical documentation and record keeping.
• Counseling and education of student?athletes.
• Maintain the organization, administration, inventory, and staffing of athletic training facilities.
• Adhere to all policies and procedures as defined by the NCAA, Big 10 Conference, University of Michigan, and University of Michigan Department of Athletics.
• Adhere to the Code of Ethics and credentialing requirements of the National Athletic Trainers? Association Board of Certification (NATABOC) and the State of Michigan Bureau of Health Care Services.
• Act as liaison with other members of the athletic department team in issues involving studentathletes, including compliance, academics, athletic counseling, nutrition, strength and conditioning, and others.
• Participate in special projects, committees, or other initiatives as assigned.
• Represent the University of Michigan and the Department of Intercollegiate Athletics at University, State, Regional, and national conferences and/or meetings as assigned.
  

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Supervision, education, and preceptor of students enrolled in the athletic training education program.

Travel:

• Travel with football and/or other assigned team(s) as needed and/or directed.

Other Duties:

Please note that this job description is not designated to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.

Required Qualifications*

• Bachelor?s Degree in athletic training or a related field.
• Compliance and understanding of Big Ten Conference and NCAA rules.
• Ability to champion a culture of innovative thought, life?long learning and continuous improvement.
• Ability to follow policies and procedures set forth by the University of Michigan and the University of Michigan Department of Intercollegiate Athletics.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Must be able to establish and maintain positive working relationships with colleagues, coaches, student?athletes, physicians, and other allied health personnel.
• Must possess problem?solving and critical thinking skills, innovation and creativity, adaptability, initiative and stress tolerance to various situations in a fast?paced, dynamic work environment.
• Must provide a high level of customer service.
• Ability to work long hours, including early mornings, late nights, weekends, holidays, overtime, nontraditional work hours, extended periods of time without days off, travel, and be on?call as a regular part of the position.
• Ability to lift heavy objects, stand for long periods, work in various environmental conditions, and assist injured individuals on / off playing surfaces.
• Proven ability to multi?task, work independently, prioritize, and complete tasks in a timely manner.

Desired Qualifications*

• Certified Athletic Trainer by the National Athletic Trainers? Association Board of Certification (NATABOC).
• Ability to meet Continuing Education requirements as established by the National Athletic Trainers? Association Board of Certification and the State of Michigan.
• Eligible for athletic training licensure by the State of Michigan Bureau of Health Care Services.
• Familiarity with manual therapy techniques.
• Familiarity with sport specific injuries.
• Athletic Training Student preceptor experience.
• Working knowledge of electronic medical record system.
• Demonstrated successful leadership and decision?making skills.

Modes of Work

Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the work modes.

Additional Information

This job posting is for a University of Michigan Temporary position. Temporary employment may be full or part time, but in either case is limited in duration. Please review the full posting description for details.

Background Screening

The University of Michigan conducts background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background checks. Background checks are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act.

U-M EEO Statement

The University of Michigan is an equal employment opportunity employer.

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