ATHLETIC TRAINER

University of Alabama at Birmingham; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Alabama at Birmingham is seeking an Athletic Trainer to provide medical care for student athletes and manage injury treatments. This role demands strong organizational and interpersonal skills, requires a Bachelor's degree, and certification as an Athletic Trainer. The position is full-time and entails working both on-site and possibly off the field.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required, along with certification as an Athletic Trainer.
• Two years of related experience essential.
• Certification must be obtained upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide preventive and rehabilitative treatments for student athletes.
• Maintain detailed records concerning injury and treatment status.
• Supervise student and graduate assistants.

Skills

Problem-solving

Customer service

Effective Communication

Attention to detail

Organizational Skills

Flexibility

Time Management

Critical Thinking Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Physical or Health Education, Exercise Physiology or a related field

Certified as an Athletic Trainer by the Board of Certification (BOC)

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University of Alabama at Birmingham

The University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) seeks an Athletic Trainer. The Trainer has direct patient contact primarily for evaluating and treating medical and musculoskeletal pathology consistent with the scope and practice of athletic training clinical competencies defined by the Board of Certification and the State of Alabama Athletic Training Affiliated Credentialing Board. This position will outline tasks with minimal supervision in and off the field. This position has access to and knowledge of confidential medical information regarding patients' medical history; access to this information is crucial in evaluating and treating patients and athletes. The ability to lift up to 50 pounds maximum with frequent lifting/and or carrying objects weighing up to 25 pounds is required.

Key Roles & Responsibilities

• Provide preventive and rehabilitative medical treatments for student athletes according to departmental protocol
• Maintain detailed records concerning injury/treatment status
• Oversee and supervise the activities of student and graduate assistants
• Assist with administration duties, such as reviewing insurance and billing information, and maintaining supply inventories
  
  

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities & Work Characteristics

• Problem-solving
• Great Customer service
• Effective Communication
• Attention to detail
• Enthusiastic
• Ability to work on a team
• Organizational Skills
• Medical Records
• Time Management
• Interpersonal Skills
• Flexibility
• Ability to multitask
• Solid written and verbal communication skills
• Medical Terminology
• Critical Thinking Skills
• Compassion
  
  

Salary Range: $45,395- $73,770

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Physical or Health Education, Exercise Physiology or a related field and two (2) years of related experience required.
• Work experience may NOT substitute for education requirement.
• Currently certified as an Athletic Trainer by the Board of Certification (BOC). Must obtain licensure for Athletic Training by the State of Alabama upon hire.
  
  

Primary Location

University

Job Category

Athletics

Organization

311840000 Orthopaedic Surgery

Employee Status

Regular

Shift

Day/1st Shift

Work Arrangement (final schedule to be determined by the department/hiring manager)

Onsite

Equal Opportunity Statement

UAB is an Equal Employment/Equal Educational Opportunity Institution dedicated to providing equal opportunities and equal access to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, sex (including pregnancy), genetic information, age, disability, religion, and veteran’s status. As required by Title IX, UAB prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates. Individuals may report concerns or questions to UAB’s Assistant Vice President and Senior Title IX Coordinator. The Title IX notice of nondiscrimination is located at uab.edu/titleix.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Other

• Industries

  Higher Education

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