Clinical Education Coordinator/ Clinical Faculty in the Master of Athletic Training Program - Norwich University

Norwich University•Northfield, VT

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About The Position

Norwich University seeks a full-time faculty member to serve as the Clinical Education Coordinator in the Master of Athletic Training (MAT) program in the Department of Health and Human Performance. The Department is home to the Master of Athletic Training program as well as four undergraduate programs: Exercise Science, Health Science, Physical Education, and Public Health. The right candidate will serve as a core faculty member in the MAT program and fulfill the role of Clinical Education Coordinator (CEC) with some reassigned duties as an athletic trainer working with varsity athletics. The Master of Athletic Training program at Norwich University is a CAATE-accredited professional program with accreditation through 2031. The MAT at Norwich University develops individuals who use the knowledge and skills gained to prevent, diagnose, treat, and rehabilitate health conditions utilizing evidence-based practice such that patients benefit from a safe and efficacious return to activities and lifestyle. Being a senior military institute, we embrace the unique student population consisting of civilians and Corps of cadets and incorporate care of the military personnel into our curriculum and clinical work.

Requirements

A terminal degree in Athletic Training or a health-related field that results in advanced training/knowledge in at least one of the domains of practice in the field of Athletic Training.
Evidence of professional development that results in contemporary expertise in athletic training.
Previous clinical practice in athletic training.
Certification as an Athletic Trainer (ATC) and in good standing with the Board of Certification for Athletic Trainers.
Have a National Provider Identification (NPI) number.
Possess Vermont state licensure as an Athletic Trainer at time of employment.
Certification in First Aid, CPR & AED.
Able to sit, squat, reach, push, pull, and manipulate related equipment; lift 50 pounds; travel outdoors to various parts of the campus.
Work some evening or weekend hours.
Maintain compliance with Board of Certification continuing education requirements.

Nice To Haves

Experience as a Clinical Education Coordinator in an Athletic Training program.
Experience as a Preceptor for graduate Athletic Training students.
Experience teaching at the undergraduate and master's level.
Experience and/or interest in mentoring student research.
Experience with Athletic Training Assessment.
Experience working with non-sporting patient populations.
Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, SharePoint, Teams, and Outlook).
Experience with Sportswear Online or other injury tracking software.

Responsibilities

Oversee clinical education in the MAT as set forth by the CAATE requirements, including: Selection and matching of clinical sites and preceptors to students in the program.
Recruiting, on-boarding, supporting, and providing professional development to clinical preceptors.
Ensuring and documenting students' clinical knowledge and skills according to accreditation standards.
Developing and maintaining systems for the evaluation of clinical sites, preceptors, and student clinical performance.
Participate in the MAT programmatic assessment.
Collaborate with the Program Director in updating MAT programmatic policies.
Engage in scholarship/professional development/clinical practice in support of the program's mission.
Serve as an academic advising and mentor to students in the MAT and the department.
Reassigned time as an athletic trainer working with varsity athletics.
Provides athletic training services.
Coordinates all medical care for at least one varsity team.
Assists in the supervision of the assistant athletic training staff and their associated sport assignments in the evaluation, treatment, care, and rehabilitation of injuries when they do occur so that student-athlete can return to competition as soon as possible.
Evaluates and directs the emergency medical attention given when a student-athlete is injured in practice or competition.
Implements the treatment, care, and rehabilitation of injuries according to the protocols developed by the Head Athletic Trainer and the team physicians.
Directs in-house rehabilitation programs for all injuries so that the student-athlete can return to competition and re-injury does not occur.
Attends home athletic events as assigned by the Head Athletic Trainer.
To act as a liaison between student-athletes, coaches, parents, team physicians, strength and conditioning staff, and other sports medicine professionals on medical consultation matters, including University concussion policy.
Maintains confidentiality of sensitive or private information.
Communicates with employees, students, and others in a respectful and clear manner.
Achieves, maintains proficiency in, and utilizes computers, telephones, and other job-related equipment, including related systems and software.
Speaks, reads, and writes in English.
Communicates by telephone, email, letter, in person, or other means or device.
Performs other tasks as assigned by supervisor.