ASHS- Adjunct Medical Director Athletic Training

AT Still University; Mesa (AZ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 110,000; Part time

Job summary

A.T. Still University's Arizona School of Health Sciences (ATSU-ASHS) in Mesa, AZ, seeks an adjunct medical director to act as a resource and medical content expert for the Master of Athletic Training program.

You will collaborate with the program director and faculty to assure quality offerings and activities. Qualified candidates hold an MD or DO, are licensed in Arizona, and are board certified in one or more of family practice, orthopedics, neurology, physical medicine & rehabilitation, or

Qualifications

• Must possess a medical degree (MD or DO).
• Must be licensed to practice medicine in Arizona and board certified in one or more specified specialties.
• Demonstrable experience with or about the athletic training profession.

Responsibilities

• Advise the program director and faculty on program delivery, including didactic and clinical instruction.
• Provide competent medical guidance to ensure students learn and develop essential knowledge and skills.
• Contribute to education of athletic training students through didactic and clinical skills instruction.
• Provide medical direction to students and/or faculty via standing orders and protocols.
• Participate in document preparation, ongoing program evaluation, and accreditation activities.
• Advocate for the program and athletic training profession within academia and medical circles.
• Inform the program of changes in the medical community impacting the program.

Skills

Clinical leadership

Medical education

Athletic training knowledge

Program advisory

Education

MD or DO degree

AZ medical license

Board certification in Family Practice; Orthopedics; Neurology; PM&R; Sports Medicine

Job description

A.T. Still University's Arizona School of Health Sciences (ATSU-ASHS) is seeking an adjunct medical director to serve as a resource and medical content expert for the Master of Athletic Training (MAT) program at the Mesa, Arizona campus. This individual works closely with the athletic training program director and faculty to ensure quality program offerings and activities.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Advise the program director and faculty on the various aspects of program delivery including, but not limited to:
• Didactic and clinical instruction;
• Research activities
• Provide competent medical guidance to ensure that students learn, develop, and practice the knowledge and skills essential for successful professional practice as an athletic trainer;
• Contribute to the education and development of athletic training students through participation in didactic and clinical skills instruction, as needed.
• Provides medical direction to athletic training students and/or faculty when they are involved in the delivery of athletic training services, through the formal approval of standing orders and protocols;
• Participating in the preparation of documents and reports as needed;
• Participating in ongoing program evaluation and accreditation activities, as needed;
• Being an advocate for the program and the athletic training profession within the academic and medical community;
• Advise the program director of any changes occurring in the medical community that might impact the athletic training program;

Requirements

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Must possess a medical degree (MD or DO)
• Must be currently licensed to practice medicine in the State of Arizona, and board certified in one or more of the following specialties:
• Family practice;
• Orthopedics
• Neurology
• Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
• Sports medicine
• Must have demonstrable experience with or about the athletic training profession

Preferred Skills & Qualifications:

• Completed fellowship in one or more of the following areas:
• Child neurology
• Pediatric sports medicine
• Pediatric orthopedics
• Orthopedic sports medicine
• Sports medicine
• Experience in the development and administration of didactic and clinical education programs

A.T. Still University (ATSU) does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, ethnicity, national origin, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, age, disability, or veteran status in admission or access to, or treatment or employment in its programs and activities.