Head Athletic Trainer, NCAA

Job Summary

Description:

• In consultation with the Sr. Associate Director of Athletics for Sports Medicine and Performance, formulates effective therapeutic treatment plans, implements treatments and monitors progress.
• Possesses technical and practical expertise in the appropriate application and supervision of a wide range of rehabilitative exercises / therapy and diagnostic equipment.
• Applies evaluative skills and techniques for orthopedic and medical problems associated with intercollegiate athletics as well as participates in the medical clearance and evaluation of incoming and returning student-athletes.
• Records, analyzes and maintains medical records for daily treatments/rehabilitation, practice and game limitations, medical services and referrals.
• Responsible for compiling and processing insurance claims.
• This position serves as a preceptor in the ATEP.
• Provides supervision of athletic training students during their clinical experience; if the incumbent is credentialed for less than one year, they will supervise and mentor athletic training students under the supervision of an experienced preceptor.
• Communicates and interacts with medical professionals, coaches and administrative staff.
• Supervises Staff Athletic Trainers who work with football.
• Coordinates diagnostic tests and appointments.
• Secures test results and prepares information for Physician Clinics.
• Gathers information needed for insurance claims.
• Will oversee all aspects of durable medical equipment for staff in the stock and bill program as well as coordinate emergency medical services with the university ambulance service.
• Performs delegated administrative tasks and facility management responsibilities as well as other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree and three years of sports medicine experience at the collegiate level.
• BOC Certification and eligibility for State license and Adult CPR/AED certification for the health care provider/first responder is required.
• The incumbent should possess demonstrated ability for leadership, to communicate effectively and successfully with head and assistant coaches, strength coaches, team physicians and administrators; demonstrated ability to work successfully with a diverse student population; and possess technical and practical expertise in the appropriate application and supervision of a wide range of rehabilitative exercises/therapy and diagnostic equipment.