Asst Athletic Trainer

Dickinson College•Carlisle, PA

36d

About The Position

The Assistant Athletic Trainer (AT) is a health care professional who collaborates with team physicians to provide preventative services, emergency care, clinical diagnosis, therapeutic intervention and rehabilitation of injuries and medical conditions of over 550 Dickinson College varsity student athletes. We coordinate all medical referrals as needed and provide the appropriate care for injuries and illness for student athletes.

Responsibilities

Provide athletic training services for varsity student-athletes. This includes care, prevention, evaluation, treatment and rehabilitation of athletic injuries.
Evaluate and treat athletic injuries.
Design and supervise rehab plans
Preventative taping, bracing, wrapping prior to participation.
Activate the Emergency Action Plan in the event of an emergency situation.
Ensure safe playing conditions by monitoring severe weather.
Provide athletic training coverage for all home contests, practices, athletic training room hours and away contests as deemed necessary.
Organize and maintain medical records including but not limited to injury evaluations, rehab programs, progress notes, doctor clearances, secondary insurance claims, etc.
Communicate with coaches regarding the status of their athletes.
Communicate with team physicians, parents, on-campus personnel, Wellness Center staff, etc. when appropriate.
Assist in the assignment, training, and supervision of Sports Medicine Student Assistants.
Ensure the completion of pre-participation exam paperwork, PPE by team physician and baseline concussion testing prior to participation.
Maintain a clean and tidy medical facility
Maintain a clean, safe, organized and well stocked medical facility