Certified Athletic Trainer

University of Kansas; Lawrence (KS); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Kansas seeks an Athletic Trainer to support student-athlete health and performance. You will provide clinical athletic training services, document care, and coordinate with team physicians and coaches to ensure safe participation.

You will perform testing and rehabilitation, contribute to injury prevention programs, and educate athletes and staff. Regular weekend and on-call duties are expected in this role.

Qualifications

• Master's degree required within 90 days of hire.
• 2+ years of experience as an athletic trainer.
• Licensure as Athletic Trainer (AT) in the state within 90 days; BOC-ATC certification required on hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide athletic training services and supervision under a Team Physician.
• Manage injury/illness assessments, documentation, and return-to-participation decisions.
• Coordinate with physicians, sport coaches, and other health professionals for care and preventive programming.
• Perform clinical testing and rehabilitation, including vital signs, EKG, and movement analysis.
• Deliver education to patients, coaches, and staff; supervise athletic training students.

Education

Master's Degree in Athletic Training, Physical Education, Health or related field

Licensed Athletic Trainer (AT) - State Board of Healing Arts within 90 Days

Certified Athletic Trainer (BOC ATC) upon Hire

Microsoft Office proficiency

Manual Therapy experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Under the direction of the Head Team Physicians and the Senior Director of Kansas Team Health, is responsible for the athletic training needs of the student athletes of Track & Field. Works closely with sport coaches, strength and conditioning coaches, other health care providers and athletic administrators concerning the health and wellness of student athletes.

Athletic Training: Provides athletic training services and/or supervision under the direction of a Team Physician. Clinical Communication and Clinical ReferralCommunication of patient illness and injury complaints/problems with Team Physicians Creation and maintenance of a complete medical record Provide patient educational programming Physician and other sub-specialists’ referral Management of physician clinic including collection of injury/illness history and pre-exam testing data. Coordination of clinical diagnostic testing including but not limited to X-ray, MRI, MRI-arthrogram, CT scan, echocardiogram and laboratory tests. Referral and ongoing communication with sports dietitian for patient care Referral and ongoing communication with sport psychologist for patient care Referral and ongoing communication with KTH Counseling and Psychological Service for patient psychological and psychiatric care Communication of pertinent injury/illness information, as it relates to participation status, with coaching staff and sport performance staff. Communication with sports performance staff and knowledge of strength and conditioning programs including coordination of group and individualized injury prevention programming. Perform medical testing including but not limited to vital signs, EKG, neurocognitive and motor control evaluations Perform sport science testing as directed (including but not limited to movement pattern analysis, Y-balance, and body composition)
Clinical Management and Emergency CareWith Team Physicians, make participation status decisions and execute the unchallengeable authority to remove a patient from participation and/or return to participation Practice and event (home and away) athletic training acute injury and emergency medical management; may include travel with at least one sport; will include regular service on weekends as well as before/after traditional hours Under the direction of the Team Physicians, manage patients’ ongoing conditions such as asthma, hypertension, sickle cell trait, ADHD, depression/anxiety. Management and execution of all university athletic facility emergency action plans including communication, EMS activation, AED/CPR delivery and post-event reporting to Head Team Physician, University Risk Management, and Athletic Administration Evaluation, treatment, and rehabilitation of injuries including up to date knowledge and utilization of the latest evidence-based techniques and modalities Knowledge and on-going execution of policies including but not limited to lightning, heat stress, cold weather, pre-participation physicals, alcohol and other drug, nutritional supplements, learning disabilities, prescription medications, over the counter medications, concussion, MRSA, asthma, sickle cell, disordered eating . Creation or co-creation of rehabilitation programming including periodic goals and outcome measures.
Clinical Education as needed Provide formal and informal wellness education to patients, coaches, support staff, administrators and parents Clinical supervision of athletic training students in clinical rotations and/or athletic training aides as assigned. Annual creation and execution of a continuing education plan
Administrative: Completion of administrative responsibilities that may include assisting with: (15%)Annual program strategic planning Annual program goal creation and execution Annual analysis of program staffing model Periodic analysis of injury rates and trends including strategic planning with coaches, sport performance coaches, physicians and sub-specialists for future programming adjustments. Analysis of sport science programming and effectiveness Participate in scholarly activities through own creativity or as assigned
Maintain knowledge of Health System, departmental activities, sports schedules and procedures; Foster cooperative working relationships with all athletic training staff members. Maintain a positive attitude toward performing job duties and in working with other staff members. Exhibit professional decorum at all times.
Must be able to perform the professional, clinical and or technical competencies of the assigned unit or department.
These statements are intended to describe the essential functions of the job and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities. Skills and duties may vary dependent upon your department or unit. Other duties may be assigned as required.

Required Education and ExperienceMaster's Degree in Athletic Training, Physical Education, Health or related field from an accredited college or university within 90 days of the hire date
2 or more years of experience as an athletic trainer

Preferred Education and ExperienceLess than 1 year of experience working with collegiate or national level

Required Licensure and CertificationLicensed Athletic Trainer (AT) - State Board of Healing Arts within 90 Days
Certified Athletic Trainer - Board of Certification for the Athletic Trainer (BOC ATC) upon Hire

Preferred Licensure and CertificationLicensed Physical Therapist (PT) - State Board of Healing Arts

Knowledge RequirementsProficient with Microsoft Office products preferred
Experience with Manual Therapy preferred

Time Type:
Full time

Job Requisition ID:
R-57130

Important information for you to know as you apply:
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