Athletic Trainer

Evolving Solution Services; Livonia (MI); On-site; USD 48,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Madonna University in Livonia, MI is seeking an Athletic Trainer to manage the health care of intercollegiate student athletes in collaboration with athletic training staff. You will coordinate with team physicians and coaches, and supervise rehabilitation and prevention programs.

You will provide injury evaluation, emergency care when needed, and maintain medical records while ensuring coverage for practices and events, including weekends.

Responsibilities

• Manages training room operations and facility coverage for practices and events.
• Maintains medical records for student athletes and coordinates insurance processing with the Business Office.
• Implements injury prevention programs and consults coaches on environmental considerations.
• Evaluates athletic injuries per standardized protocols and provides emergency care as directed.
• Designs rehabilitation programs and monitors progress toward safe return to activity.
• Provides coverage for practices and home games, including weekend events.
• Maintains NATA certification by following continuing education standards.
• Assists with student employment processes as needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

NATA certification

Job description

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Athletic Trainer

Full Time Livonia, MI, US

12 days ago Requisition ID: 1001

Summary

This position will help manage the overall health care of Madonna University intercollegiate student athletes in conjunction with all athletic training staff. Maintains lines of communication with team physicians, coaches and other athletic trainers. Sport assignments will be determined by the Head Athletic Trainer.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

1. Manages training room operations to include maintaining inventory, upkeep and cleanliness and proper working order of the athletic training facilities and equipment on a daily basis, providing adequate coverage of the facility and working with athletic staff to ensure coverage of all athletic events.
2. Maintains medical records for all student athletes to include physical exam forms, insurance and family information, medical histories, records of each injury evaluation, records of daily treatment and records of each insurance claim filed. Assists Head Athletic Trainer and Business Office with coordinating insurance claims processing.
3. Implements injury prevention programs whose minimum requirements include pre-game and practice taping and strapping, implementing flexibility and strengthening programs, consulting coaches on environmental considerations (cold, heat and humidity) and maintaining and applying protective equipment.
4. Evaluates athletic injuries to include obtaining medical history and running a battery of testing procedures to identify the injury and judge the severity of the injury as directed by standardized protocols.
5. Treats injuries by providing emergency care and first aid procedures for the injured athletes as directed by standardized procedures and/or a physician's recommendation.
6. Establishes the proper referral procedure for injuries which require the opinion of the team physician or medical specialist, emergency room, orthopedist, internist, dentist, etc.
7. Designs and supervises implementation of rehabilitation programs for each injury which at a minimum includes implementation of proper rehabilitation protocol as determined by established medical standards or a physician’s prescription, monitoring and documenting the individuals' progress while adjusting the program to the athlete's tolerance and establishing a safe and graduated return to activity or the sport.
8. Provides practice and home game coverage for designated sports which may include weekend coverage.
9. Maintains NATA certification by following standards of continuing education.
10. Assists with student employment processes as needed.
11. Other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities

Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities may include interviewing, hiring and training; planning, assigning and directing work of student workers; addressing complaints and resolving problems.