Athletic Trainer

Santa Clara University•Santa Clara, CA

About The Position

The Assistant Director of Sports Medicine is responsible for assisting in the developing, coordinating, and administering of all aspects of a Division I sports medicine program that serves approximately 425 intercollegiate student athletes. This includes administrative duties as well as any and all aspects relative to provide comprehensive, evidenced-based health care to SCU student-athletes. This individual will be responsible for maintaining a working relationship with student health services, team physicians, physical therapists, other health care professionals, coaches and parents of student athletes. The person in this position is responsible for abiding by all WCC and NCAA regulations and assisting to ensure departmental compliance.

Requirements

NATA, CPR, First Aid and BBP certification required.
Knowledge of FERPA, OSHA, and HIPPA bylaws.
Basic computer skills required
Ability to provide evidenced-based service.
Ability to evaluate, recognize, manage, provide treatment, and design rehabilitation programs for athletic injuries and illnesses.
Ability to assist in policy and procedure development.
Ability to utilize technology effectively in all aspects of the development and administration of a sports medicine department
Bachelor and master degree in related health field required.
1-3 years of relative experience preferred

Nice To Haves

Advanced clinical (DAT) or research (PhD, EdD) degree preferred.

Responsibilities

Direct Prevention and Care of Student-Athlete Injuries and Illnesses for Assigned Programs
Independently represent Santa Clara University as the certified athletic trainer for assigned SCU athletic-sanctioned events. This may include on or off campus practices, events, and/or competitions. Travel may be required.
Evaluate injuries and/or illnesses for student-athletes. Refer to other medical personnel when professionally indicated.
Design and implement treatment and/or rehabilitation programs for athletic injuries.
Communicate with medical personnel regarding the medical care and treatment of athletic related injuries and/or illnesses.
Create injury management plans that may include doctor visits, x-rays/scans, medical exams/studies, rehabilitation programs, and/or surgery for injured student-athletes.
Provide onsite emergency care at assigned SCU athletic sanctioned practices, events, and/or competitions.
Maintain compliance with respective injury reports, medical records, medical clearances, and sports medicine policy, procedure, & protocols.
Conduct injury prevention assessments.
Design and implement individualized injury prevention programs for student-athletes.
Collect and evaluate injury prevention, performance, and/or injury record data.
Ensure student-athlete compliance with pre-season physicals, required documentation for student-athlete clearance and participation.
Maintain required documentation and forms for billing and processing insurance claims.
Work in conjunction with the designated Insurance Coordinator to complete any necessary requirements for insurance processing.
Work in conjunction with sports performance staff and registered dieticians to ensure safety in the successful implementation of fitness, nutrition and conditioning programs for student athletes.
Work in conjunction with athletics department Counseling & Sport Psychology staff to ensure the successful implementation of mental health best practices for student athletes.
Coordinate with compliance representatives regarding student-athlete medical hardship process and provide required documentation with compliance unit.
Coordinate with academic services staff regarding student-athlete academic accommodations relative to injury, illness, or learning differences.
Provide required documentation with academic unit or SCU’s Office of Accessible Education.
Advise senior sports medicine staff members and participate in decision-making relative to the daily operations of the sports medicine unit.
Assist senior sports medicine staff members in conducting annual review of current policies and procedures.
Incumbent will serve as the coordinator for a minimum of 1 of the following duties: Scheduling Coordinator, Insurance Coordinator, OSHA/Bloodborne Pathogen Coordinator, Technology Coordinator, Physical Therapy Coordinator, Clinical Immersion Site Coordinator, Physicals Coordinator, CPR/First Aid/AED, Sports Medicine Operating Budget, Sports Medicine Administration
Ensure compliance with federal regulations regarding inventory procurement and policies of medication dispensing programs.
Organization and scheduling of staff continuing education symposiums as required by BOC to maintain CEU’s.
Designated contact for Campus Safety and Facilities regarding building access, protocols, and scheduling.
Manage security system for Sports Medicine locks and cabinets.
Serve as a contact for SCU’s clinical site to designated affiliate programs.
Serve as a preceptor to students in CAATE accredited education programs that use SCU as a clinical immersion site.
Coordinate learning labs, student education programs, clinical competencies, and other requirements for SCU to serve as an affiliate clinical site.
Other duties as assigned
Attend continuing education symposiums as required to maintain BOC certification.
Supervision and direction of the health and wellness for assigned intercollegiate teams
Hiring, supervision, direction and feedback to student on-call employees
Supervision, direction and feedback to clinical immersion students
Recommends initiatives and implements changes to improve quality and services.
Identifies and determines cause of problems; develops and presents recommendations for improvement of established processes and practices; implements approved recommendations.
Maintains contact with student-athletes and solicits feedback for improved services.
Maximizes productivity through use of appropriate tools, planned training, and performance initiatives.
Researches and develops resources that create timely and efficient workflow.
Prepares progress reports; informs supervisor of project status; and deviation from goals.
Ensures completeness, accuracy and timeliness of all operational functions.
Prepares and submits reports as requested and required.
Develops and implements guidelines to support the functions of the unit.