Assistant Athletic Trainer

Job Summary

Essential Functions

Health Care Provider Services

• Primary evaluation of athletic injuries
• Formulate a clinical diagnosis by interpreting the signs and symptoms
• Referral of injured athletes to appropriate physician
• Administer therapeutic exercises and modalities to treat injuries
• Education of athletes and coaches to prevent injuries
• Apply appropriate immediate and emergency care procedures/proper activation of Emergency Action Plan

Medical Records and Documentation

• Pre-participation physicals on file for all athletes
• Completed injury reports
• HIPAA compliant
• Rehab tracking forms
• Knowledge of injury tracking software

Athletic Training Administration

• Track inventory and ordering of supplies
• Follow up with medical providers regarding medical bills and insurance
• Schedule athletic training staff to ensure proper sport coverage
• Maintain records and documentation
• Demonstrate appropriate planning for coordination of resources

Clinical Supervision of Undergraduate Athletic Training Students

• Approved Clinical Instructor for the Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education [CAATE] accredited program
• Supervise students while performing injury evaluation, application of rehab protocols and modalities in accordance with CAATE and Board of Certification regulations
• Mentoring students on injury evaluation, taping applications, rehab techniques, emergency care, injury pathologies

Budgeting of Supplies

• Track inventory on a monthly basis
• Order supplies when needed
• Understand budgeting/ordering process of athletics department
• Risk Management
• Maintain current emergency action plan
• Educate individuals about appropriate use of equipment
• Monitor environmental conditions to facilitate safety

Leadership and Management Skills

• Oversee graduate assistant athletic trainers
• Maintain up-to-date sport schedules to ensure appropriate medical coverage
• Regular staff meetings to ensure continuity of care and collaboration of injuries

Qualifications/Requirements

• Master's degree in Athletic Training or related field required.
• 1-3 years of experience
• Experience using MS Office Sportsware, BIODEX or related systems is required.
• Able to operate Therapeutic modalities and therapeutic exercise equipment, emergency care equipment.
• Professional medical communications with terminology