Athletic Trainer Intern (Temp)

This position has been filled - Job#: 453379530

Job Summary

• Work directly with coaches, physicians, athletic counseling and sports psychology personnel, sports dietitians, strength and conditioning  personnel to deliver comprehensive healthcare and lifetime wellness  services for student-athletes.
• Clinical and administrative daily responsibilities to include:

1. Prevention, evaluation, management, treatment, and rehabilitation of student-athletes.
2. Pre-participation physicals.
3. Inventory management of supplies and equipment.
4. Maintaining medical records.
5. Completing required insurance claims.
6. 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.
7. Attending  team practices and events.
8. Supervising other athletic trainers and athletic training students.  

• 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.
• 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.
• Attend assigned team practices, competitions, strength and  conditioning sessions, and other team events.
• Maintain a safe environment for student-athletes.
• 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, Conference, University, and University 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 student-athletes.
• Participate in special projects, committees, or other initiatives as assigned.
• Represent the University and the Department of Intercollegiate Athletics at University, State, Regional, and national conferences.
• Supervision, education, and preceptor of students enrolled in the athletic training education program. 
• Travel with football and/or other assigned team(s) as needed and/or directed. 

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in athletic training or a related field.
• Compliance and understanding of 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 and the University Department of Intercollegiate Athletics.
• Strong 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.
• Ability to lift heavy objects, stand for long periods, work in various environmental conditions, and assist injured individuals.
• 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.