Job Description

The Athletic Trainer 4 is responsible for the examination, evaluation, treatment according to physician orders, and rehabilitation of injuries in the school, recreational, and clinical settings as outlined in the job duties of a traditional athletic trainer in addition to operating in this function at the Collegiate level with the caliber of SEC college athletes, which requires more skill, higher demand, and more versatility. The Collegiate Athletic Trainer is also expected to perform duties with an overall higher level of care, urgency, and workload. Additional duties may include scheduling appointments for clinical visits, imaging, referrals, etc. Coordinating the insurance and financial aspects of the patient visits for collegiate athletes. Participation in meetings, in-services, and educational initiatives to progress the athletic training program.

1. Function

a. Manages responsibilities in the athletic setting including but not limited to prevention, evaluation, treatment according to physicians orders, and rehabilitation of injuries, also including head/neck injuries, heat illness and obvious fractures. Performs with the expectation to work in a stressed environment at the highest level of their field. The collegiate setting is high demand and fast pace. Timeliness and a higher level of knowledge for musculoskeletal injury is necessary to perform these duties

b. Establishes a relationship with an athlete's physician and carries out a treatment plan according to the physician's orders. Promotes a positive and professional relationship between the clinics and school coaches, administrators and community leaders at home and while visiting away schools around the country

c. Assisting providers as a physician extender (similar to nurses, physician assistants, physical therapists and other professional clinical personnel). Coordinates clinical care for the patients and works closely with support personnel while also completing other duties necessary to coordinate care.

2. Function

a. Must be flexible in order to accommodate athletic schedules and travel to various venues set forth by schools or recreational departments as well as other event coverage or duties designated. The collegiate trainers often travel with their respective team across the country or otherwise needed to perform these duties.

b. Works with a large group of stakeholders in the collegiate setting in order to ensure appropriate care for the athletes. The level of medical care is more intimate, where trainers are involved in every aspect of the injury. Communicating with the players, players' parents, coaches, doctors, nurses, physical therapists, administration, etc. They are expected to perform all their duties faster and at a higher level.

c. Coordinates to provide financial, administrative and clerical services as needed for the care of the patients and athletes including insurance verification, prior authorizations, data entry, etc. Performs light manual labor which could include stooping, kneeling, carrying, pushing or pulling.

3. Function

a. Participates in meetings, in-services, and educational initiatives to progress the athletic training program.

b. Demonstrates knowledge of basic wound care and bracing.

Experience - 5 years experience

Education - Master's Degree in Athletic Training or Allied Health;

Special Skills - Effective verbal and written communication skills, Must be proficient with Windows-style applications and keyboard

License & Cert - Current Athletic Training License; BOC/ABC Athletic Training Board Certified; Current CPR/ First Aid certified.