Assistant Athletic Trainer

Concordia University Irvine; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 63,000 - 77,000; Full time

Job summary

Concordia University Irvine is seeking a dedicated Athletic Trainer to join its Sports Medicine Department. The Athletic Trainer will provide comprehensive healthcare services to collegiate student-athletes, including injury prevention, evaluation, treatment, rehabilitation, and return-to-play management.

Pay range is $70,304 per year. Responsibilities include medical coverage for practices and events, documentation, and collaboration with physicians, coaches, and staff to support

Qualifications

• Current CPR/AED and First Aid certification for healthcare providers.
• BOC certification as an Athletic Trainer is required.
• Experience in a collegiate athletic training or sports medicine setting preferred.
• Knowledge of NCAA rules, regulations, and best practices related to student-athlete healthcare.
• Experience with electronic medical records and sports medicine documentation systems.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive athletic training services under the direction of the Team Physician and Sports Medicine leadership.
• Provide medical coverage for practices, competitions, events, and travel as needed.
• Evaluate, treat, and rehabilitate athletic injuries and illnesses.
• Develop individualized treatment and return-to-play plans.
• Assist with injury prevention, concussion management, and wellness initiatives.
• Maintain confidential medical documentation per HIPAA, FERPA, NCAA and policies.
• Communicate injury status and treatment plans with athletes, coaches, and staff.
• Coordinate pre-participation physical examinations and health screenings.

Skills

Clinical skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Electronic Medical Records (EMR)

Job description

Concordia University Irvine is seeking a dedicated and skilled Athletic Trainer to join its Sports Medicine Department. The Athletic Trainer will provide comprehensive healthcare services to collegiate student-athletes, including injury prevention, evaluation, treatment, rehabilitation, and return-to-play management.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities Include

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to accomplish each of the below duties satisfactorily:

• Provide comprehensive athletic training services under the direction of the Team Physician and Sports Medicine leadership.
• Provide medical coverage for assigned practices, competitions, events, and travel as needed.
• Evaluate, treat, and rehabilitate athletic injuries, illnesses, and medical conditions.
• Develop and implement individualized treatment, rehabilitation, and return-to-play/return-to-participation plans.
• Assist with injury prevention programs, concussion management, and student-athlete wellness initiatives.
• Maintain thorough, accurate, and confidential medical documentation in accordance with HIPAA, FERPA, NCAA, and institutional policies.
• Communicate effectively with student-athletes, coaches, physicians, parents/guardians, and Sports Medicine staff regarding injury status, treatment plans, and participation recommendations.
• Assist with the coordination and execution of pre-participation physical examinations, annual health screenings, and other medical clearance processes.
• Participate in the development, implementation, and review of Emergency Action Plans and emergency response procedures.
• Support the daily operations of the Sports Medicine clinic, including scheduling, inventory management, equipment and supply needs, and other administrative responsibilities.
• Educate student-athletes on injury prevention, rehabilitation, general wellness, nutrition, and appropriate mental health referral processes.
• Collaborate with strength and conditioning staff and other campus partners to support student-athlete recovery, performance, and overall well-being.
• Maintain professional certifications, pursue continuing education, and remain current with NCAA regulations and accepted best practices in sports medicine.
• Perform other duties as assigned in support of the Sports Medicine Department and University Athletics.

Pay Range: $70,304 per year

Experience

Preferred

• Experience with electronic medical records and sports medicine documentation systems.
• Knowledge of NCAA rules, regulations, and best practices related to sports medicine and student-athlete healthcare.
• Previous experience working in a collegiate athletic training or sports medicine setting.
• Strong clinical, interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills.
• Current CPR/AED and First Aid certification appropriate for healthcare providers.
• Current Board of Certification (BOC) certification as an Athletic Trainer.

Education

Required

• Bachelors or better

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