Certified Athletic Training Internship - Oklahoma State University Football - GS9035

Oklahoma State University•Tulsa, OK

2d•Onsite

About The Position

This internship is designed for BOC Certified Athletic Trainers who are seeking a Division I/Power 4 level collegiate football opportunity to gain experience with autonomous care and coverage responsibilities to prepare for advanced clinical practice in Sports Medicine. This is an 11-month appointment with possible renewal for a 2nd year, running from Early June to Late April. As part of the Oklahoma State Center for Health Sciences, this internship will serve in the Sports Medicine Department to help develop and assist the overall healthcare of student-athletes. There will be opportunities for cross coverage in additional sports outside of the football season. This includes, but not limited to, injury prevention techniques (bracing, taping, etc.), on-field injury and acute care management, injury treatment and rehabilitation, proper documentation, coordinating care and referrals, and supervision of student-aides. It will provide the ability for professional growth in collaboration with other allied health professionals, including sports performance, nutrition, physical therapy, as well as communication skills with athletes, coaches, parents, physicians and more.

Requirements

Master's degree in athletic training, or related health field.
Current certification by the NATA Board of certification (BOC)
Current (or eligible) for Licensure as an Athletic Trainer in the State of Oklahoma
Current CPR, First Responder and AED Certification.
Agree to comply and adhere to appropriate training to common requirements of University and NCAA bylaws, along with Healthcare guidelines (i.e. OSHA, HIPAA, FERPA).
Strong analytical, written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills combined with the ability to interact with diverse department, University and community constituencies.
Ability to manage and direct multiple personnel and tasks at one time
Working knowledge of basic word processing, spreadsheet, and database function.

Nice To Haves

Experience working with Football.
Additional certifications and/or experience in rehabilitation, sport performance, prevention and manual therapy techniques
Excellent Communication and personal relation skills