Athletic Trainer

This position has been filled - Job#: 453383576

Job Summary

Duties and Essential Job Functions:

• Assists with the daily operations of the athletic training room.
• Cares for athletic injuries.
• Works closely with team physicians to develop and implement a rehabilitation program for injured student athletes.
• Determines return to play criteria for each injured student athlete under their care.
• Works with team physicians and medical staff in the assessment, diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation for the sick or physically injured student athlete.
• Assists with administrative duties by processing and filing insurance claims, maintaining medical records, inventorying and ordering medical supplies as needed.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Position Requirements:

Required Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree.
• 3 years of athletic training experience.

Preferred Education and Experience:

• 1 year college or professional experience in athletic training.

Required Licensure/Certification/Specialized Training:

• Certified Athletic Trainer, N.A.T.A. BOC.
• Valid Texas Driver's License.
• Must be insurable under the university motor vehicle requirements.

Preferred Licensure/Certification/Specialized Training:

• Licensed Athletic Trainer - Texas State Statue 313.1 and/or eligible under certification by BOC.
• Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
• Knowledge of the care, prevention and rehabilitation of athletic injuries (proven).
• Skill in basic office and computer applications and programs.

Physical Requirements (With or Without Accommodations):

• Visual acuity to read information from computer screens, forms and other printed materials and information.
• Able to speak (enunciate) clearly in conversation and general communication.
• Hearing ability for verbal communication/conversation/responses via telephone, telephone systems, and face-to-face interactions.
• Manual dexterity for typing, writing, standing and reaching, flexibility, body movement for bending, crouching, walking, kneeling and prolonged sitting.
• Lifting and moving objects and equipment up to 10 lbs.