Athletic Trainer Part - Time - Sheridan School District Shared Educator Role

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The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) has a unique combination of education, research, and clinical programs that encourages and supports teamwork and diversity. We champion being a collaborative health care organization, focused on improving patient care and the lives of Arkansans.

UAMS offers amazing benefits and perks (available for benefits eligible positions only):

• Health: Medical, Dental and Vision plans available for qualifying staff and family
• Holiday, Vacation and Sick Leave
• Education discount for staff and dependents (undergraduate only)
• Retirement: Up to 10% matched contribution from UAMS
• Basic Life Insurance up to $50,000
• Career Training and Educational Opportunities
• Merchant Discounts
• Concierge prescription delivery on the main campus when using UAMS pharmacy

Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions you should review before applying for the opening. To apply for the position, please click theApply link/button.

The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of age, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, marital or parental status, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, or sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity). Federal law prohibits the University from discriminating on these bases. Questions or concerns about the application of Title IX, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, may be sent to the University's Title IX Coordinator and to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights.

Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.

All application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.

For general application assistance or if you have questions about a job posting, please contact Human Resources at askrecruitment@uams.edu.

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Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Athletic Training or related

• Certified NATABOC

• One (1) year of athletic training

• Certified Athletic Trainer (ATC) through BOC (Board of Certification)

• Arkansas State Licensure (or ability to obtain before start date)

• Teaching certification in secondary education or eligibility to obtain one

• CPR/AED and First Aid certification

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working with high school athletes and/or secondary education students

Additional Information:

Responsibilities:

• Provides appropriate sports-related care for athletes/patients in both the physical therapy clinic and school/community settings. Be on campus/clinic daily (for practice/patient care) including weekends as needed per sport/event. Recognize, prevent, and perform evaluations on-site, initiate appropriate treatments, and recommend appropriate follow-up care.

• Provide first aid and basic life support measures to ill/injured athletes. Cover assigned events and competitions, including travel with the team, as contracted.

• Make a return to play decision as appropriate.

• Perform required administrative duties. Maintain documentation of patient/athlete interaction on appropriate forms, including documentation of any necessary follow-up.

• Maintain records of athletic injuries treated.

• Collaborate with coaches and UAMS to assist with ensuring athletes are current on health supervision exams/ pre-participation physical exams.

• Keep the athletic training room neat, organized, and safe. Assist with supply ordering and maintaining organized, and safe, Assist with supply ordering and maintain organization and inventory of supplies/ equipment,

• Assist the sports medicine coordinator in budgeting related to assigned school, Assist with the referral and scheduling of athletes to appropriate healthcare providers.

• Coordinator with school and district personnel on implementation of emergency action plans and sports medicine-related polecat.

• Ensure the school insurance claim form is completed and appropriately

• disseminated.

• Patient and athlete education and advocacy.

• Communicate effectively with patients, parents, coaches, and other healthcare providers.

• Acts as liaison between athletes needing medical treatment/ therapy services and families, coaches, and healthcare providers.

• Ensures the athlete and family understand the treatment plan.

• Participate and organize youth sports injury prevention initiatives as assigned. Provide consultations on wellness, risk reduction, and safe participation in sporting events.

• Conduct athletic injury and youth sports safety in-services at assigned schools.

• Be available by phone to the assigned school when not on campus.

Salary Information:

Required Documents to Apply:

Please contact askrecruitment@uams.edufor any recruiting relatedquestions.

All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Sitehttps://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS

Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.

This position is subject to pre-employment screening (criminal background, drug testing, and/or education verification). A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication alone shall not disqualify an applicant except as provided by law. Any criminal history will be evaluated in relationship to job responsibilities and business necessity. The information obtained in these reports will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.