Staff Athletic Trainer - Bellarmine University
About The Position
Bellarmine University Athletics is searching for an Assistant Athletic Trainer. Will report to the Associate Athletic Director for Student Athlete Wellness/Head Athletic Trainer. The Assistant Athletic Trainer will be responsible for: On-site care of Student-Athlete injuries/illnesses, including prevention, evaluation, management, and rehabilitation of athletic injuries Coordinate and implement prevention programs and strategies in conjunction with the Strength and Conditioning staff Electronic documentation of all patient encounters through injury tracking EMR Communicate with Team Physicians, other allied health professions, and coaching staff regarding injury status and treatment plan of Student-Athletes Assist in the day-to-day operations of the athletic training room. Ensure that student-athletes use equipment and facilities properly, including adherence to Athletic Training Room time schedules and proper operating procedures Provide daily medical care for assigned student-athletes per the Athletic Training Department standard operating procedures Assist with filing and resolving issues concerning secondary insurance Perform administrative and other duties as assigned by the Associate Athletic Director for Student Athlete Wellness/Head Athletic Trainer
Requirements
- Evaluation, Treatment, and Rehabilitation of Student-Athlete injuries
- Work with Sports Medicine team to design and implement pre- and post-injury programs
- Travel with athletic teams as assigned and directed
- Critical thinking and independent decision making regarding the assessment, treatment, rehabilitation, and return to play decisions per state licensure guidelines
- Organize, prioritize, and perform multiple tasks with little or no supervision.
- Communicate effectively in high-stress/pressure situations when talking to patients, medical professionals, coaches, staff, and families.
- Ability to lift 80 pounds maximum with frequent lifting and/or carrying of objects
- Ability to work a flexible schedule, including early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays
- BOC Certification
- Master's degree from a professional athletic training education program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education (CAATE)
- Eligible for KY Medical State License
- Current Fist Aid and CPR/AED certification
- Knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
Responsibilities
- On-site care of Student-Athlete injuries/illnesses, including prevention, evaluation, management, and rehabilitation of athletic injuries
- Coordinate and implement prevention programs and strategies in conjunction with the Strength and Conditioning staff
- Electronic documentation of all patient encounters through injury tracking EMR
- Communicate with Team Physicians, other allied health professions, and coaching staff regarding injury status and treatment plan of Student-Athletes
- Assist in the day-to-day operations of the athletic training room. Ensure that student-athletes use equipment and facilities properly, including adherence to Athletic Training Room time schedules and proper operating procedures
- Provide daily medical care for assigned student-athletes per the Athletic Training Department standard operating procedures
- Assist with filing and resolving issues concerning secondary insurance
- Perform administrative and other duties as assigned by the Associate Athletic Director for Student Athlete Wellness/Head Athletic Trainer
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Industry
Educational Services
Number of Employees
501-1,000 employees
