Athletic Trainer I

The University of Kansas Health System • Overland Park, KS

1d

About The Position

Under the direction of the Head Team Physicians, responsible for the athletic training needs of the student-athletes of the designated sport(s). Work closely with sport coaches, strength and conditioning coaches, other health care providers and athletic administrators concerning the health and wellness of student athletes.

Requirements

• High School Graduate
• Bachelors Degree
• Master's Degree in Athletic Training, Physical Education, Health or related field from an accredited college or university
• Certified Athletic Trainer - Board of Certification for the Athletic Trainer (BOC ATC) with the State in which the work will be performed
• CPR/ AED/ BLS - Other BLS

Nice To Haves

• Less than 1 year of experience working with collegiate or national level
• Less than 1 year of experience with Manual Therapy
• Less than 1 year of experience with PRI
• Licensed Physical Therapist (PT) - State Board of Healing Arts
• Proficient with Microsoft Office products

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary athletic trainer for assigned teams.
• Assist with the organization and supervision of health care delivery to student-athletes under the supervision of Head Team Physicians.
• Prepare timely and accurate documents, e.g., injury/illness reports, care and reconditioning updates, daily athletic training records, injury/illness summaries for coaches, medical and other correspondence.
• Properly document injuries as well as treatment and rehabilitation sessions of injured athletes.
• Utilize evaluation, treatment, and rehabilitation techniques when providing health care for student-athletes.
• Follow prescribed rehabilitation and treatment protocols of team physicians when providing health care for injured or sick athletes.
• Communicate effectively with team physicians, coaches regarding injured or sick athletes.
• Communicate effectively with strength and conditioning coaches regarding the injured student-athletes strength and conditioning parameters and limitations associated with injury rehabilitation.
• Coordinate student-athletes evaluations and treatment follow-ups to physicians.
• Coordinate athletic training services for athletic summer camps.
• Maintain NATA-BOC certification and the State of Kansas licensure.
• When requested, supervise student-athletes in the Athletic Training program.
• Selected Athletic Trainers: • Mentor students within the undergraduate athletic training major and serve as a classroom and/or laboratory instructor • Participate in the athletic training major curriculum as a Preceptor in cooperation with the Program Director and the Clinical Coordinator. Provide direct supervision of athletic training students completing clinical experience practicum in the Kansas Athletics’ athletic training clinics • When requested, supervise Graduate Assistant Certified Athletic Trainer assigned by Assistant Athletic Director of Sports Medicine.
• Adhere to Health System, University, Big 12 Conference, Kansas Athletics, and NCAA policies and procedures.
• Maintain knowledge of Health System, departmental activities, sports schedules and procedures.
• Foster cooperative working relationships with immediate supervisor and staff members who work within or outside the work unit.
• Maintain a positive attitude toward performing job duties and in working with other staff members.
• Exhibit professional decorum at all times.
• Must be able to perform the professional, clinical and or technical competencies of the assigned unit or department.
• Other duties may be assigned as required.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level