What are the responsibilities and job description for the Athletic Trainer position at Texas Wesleyan University?
Posting Details
Position Information
Job Title
Athletic Trainer
Position Summary
Hiring two Athletic Trainers; Athletic Trainer is a health care professional who is responsible for the prevention, evaluation, management and rehabilitation of injuries within the Department of Athletics’ sports medicine program.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Assist in prevention, assessment, testing, treatment, and rehabilitation of athletic injuries.
- Provide medical coverage for all home and away competitions at the direction of the Head Athletic Trainer.
- Assist in the purchasing of all equipment and supplies to support the functions of Athletic Training Facility.
- Maintain up-to-date inventory.
- Maintains up-to-date “Subjective, Objective, Assessment, Plan” (SOAP) notes of student athlete injuries.
- Prepare, administer, and evaluate a budget for the athletic training facility.
- Communicate with physicians regarding student athletes and their progress.
- Communicate with the Head Athletic Trainer and coaches regarding a student athlete’s injuries and participation status.
- Serve as a Preceptor for Athletic Training Students.
- Organize and help facilitate pre-participation physicals.
- Recommended to maintain active Professional Liability Insurance.
- Assist with secondary insurance coverage by filing claims for injured student athletes, and maintaining appropriate records of all athletic injuries.
- Develop educational programs in accordance with the NAIA on drug awareness and prevention for all student athletes.
- Assist with institutional drug testing.
- Provide exercise prescriptions for student athletes during pre-season, in-season and off-season.
- Provide nutritional counseling for student athletes.
- Perform body composition assessment of student athletes.
- Provide and assistance with flexibility programs for student athletes.
- Assist in developing and properly administering a comprehensive budget.
- Serve on various committees in support of the Athletic Department, including university planning and policy making committees as needed.
- Investigate and respond to grievances and complaints on behalf of the department.
- Work to complete, evaluate, and assess defined objectives and tactical items pertaining to Athletic Training, as outlined in the university’s strategic plan.
Education, Certifications and/or Licenses
- Master’s degree preferred
- Texas Athletic Training License or eligible.
- Board of Certification (BOC) Certification.
- Class C Texas Driver’s License (preferred).
- Current First Aid/CPR Instructor Certification (preferred).
Experience
- Prior collegiate Athletic Training experience (preferred).
- Experience and skill in crisis management and substance abuse intervention (preferred).
- Experience working with professional, collegiate or large high school football program (preferred).
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
- Strong background and skill in rehabilitation
- Ability to be discrete in handling confidential matters, while complying with privacy regulations, e.g. FERPA, HIPPA, etc.
- Ability to work independently and efficiently to meet deadlines with minimum supervision.
- Proficiency with an integrated administrative system and current computer software programs.
- Ability to adhere to and support University & departmental policies and procedures.
- Ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community.
- Ability to maintain a professional appearance and healthcare atmosphere.
- Ability to read, analyze, and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, procedure manuals and diagnostic reports and physician orders.
- Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
- Ability to speak effectively to patients (athletes), coaches, parents and other healthcare professionals.
- Ability to be discrete in handling confidential matters, while complying with privacy regulations, e.g. FERPA, HIPPA, etc.
- Ability to work independently and efficiently to meet deadlines with minimum supervision.
- Proficiency with an integrated administrative system and current computer software programs.
- Ability to adhere to and support University & departmental policies and procedures.
- Ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community.
- Ability to maintain a professional appearance and healthcare atmosphere.
- Ability to read, analyze, and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, procedure manuals and diagnostic reports and physician orders.
- Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
- Ability to speak effectively to patients (athletes), coaches, parents and other healthcare professionals.
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number
2016AS985P
Posting Open Date
01/07/2025
Open Until Filled
Yes
Posting Close Date
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