Head Athletic Trainer

001 University of Rochester; City of Rochester (NY); On-site; USD 71,000 - 96,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Rochester seeks a leadership role in its Orthopedic Department's Athletic Training and Fitness Science Programs to drive training and performance excellence in partnership with rehabilitation and medical service lines.

This full-time position directs clinical and programmatic activities, builds relationships with physicians and athletic organizations, and oversees staff performance and scheduling.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's, Master's or Doctoral degree in Athletic Training or related field.
• NATABOC certification and NYS licensure required.
• CSCS certification from NSCA preferred.
• 5 years of progressive supervision/athletic training experience in clinical or college setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Directs all aspects of assigned clinical and performance program(s).
• Establishes relationships with physicians and athletic professionals to grow programs.
• Coordinates with leaders providing rehabilitation, outreach athletic training, or performance coaching.
• Manages staff including hiring/firing and performance management.
• Develops staff training, schedules, and competency assessment.
• Tracks program performance and billing; designs solutions to meet goals.

Education

Bachelor's/Master's/Doctoral degree in Athletic Training

NATABOC certification

New York State licensure

NSCA CSCS certification preferred

5 years supervision experience

Job description

As a community, the University of Rochester is defined by a deep commitment to Meliora - Ever Better. Embedded in that ideal are the values we share: equity, leadership, integrity, openness, respect, and accountability. Together, we will set the highest standards for how we treat each other to ensure our community is welcoming to all and is a place where all can thrive.

Job Location (Full Address): 601 Elmwood Ave, Rochester, New York, United States of America, 14642

Opening: Worker Subtype: Regular Time Type: Full time Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 Department: 500283 University Sports Medicine Work Shift: UR - Day (United States of America) Range: UR URCD 213

Compensation Range: $71,427.00 - $96,428.00

The referenced pay range represents the minimum and maximum compensation for this job. Individual annual salaries/hourly rates will be set within the job's compensation range, and will be determined by considering factors including, but not limited to, market data, education, experience, qualifications, expertise of the individual, and internal equity considerations.

Responsibilities: This role is a leadership position in the Orthopedic Department's Athletic Training and Fitness Science Programing areas. This role is responsible for driving athletic training and performance excellence in partnership within our rehabilitation and medical service lines. This role is a leadership position in the Orthopedic Department's Athletic Training and Fitness Science Programing areas. This role is responsible for driving athletic training and performance excellence in partnership within our rehabilitation and medical service lines.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Programmatic Leadership and Direction - Directs all aspects of assigned clinical and performance program(s).
• Establishes programmatic business relationships and maintain relationships with area Physicians and athletic professionals such as athletic teams, athletic organizations, colleges, etc. to help grow assigned program(s) based on strategic initiatives.
• Coordinates with other leaders who provide support personnel performing clinical rehabilitation, outreach athletic training, or performance coaching which interface with assigned programs(s).
• Staff Management and Performance Evaluation - Manages staff, including personnel decisions such as hiring/firing and performance management.
• Develops training and competency/skill assessment of staff required to perform the services of the assigned program(s).
• Develops and maintains clinical staff schedules, including management of time-off requests, taking into account operational and program specific staffing needs as well as maximizing staff effectiveness and productivity.
• Program Performance Tracking and Billing - Develops programmatic and operational statistics for reporting to the Chief of Sports Rehabilitation and Administration. Designs and implements solutions to meet program goals and objectives.
• Performs, tracks, and audits departmental billing for assigned FAO(s) associated with program.
• Clinical Patient Care or Performance Client Training - Develops and modifies individualized programs for patient or client treatment working from physician's general or specific order(s), taking into consideration relevant information such as: individualized diagnosis, prognosis, emotional needs or problems, patient's environment.
• Renders treatments ordered by supervising physician and determined in the athletic training evaluation according to scope of practice, and to standard and competence of care requirements for New York State Licensed Athletic Trainers.
• Evaluates the patient's or client's functional status and abilities and disabilities for participation in activities (Sports); applies or directs application of various measures and tests.
• Coordinates communication regarding care and prevention of injuries with athletes, parents, coach, athletic director and physician.
• Documents in the medical record completely and legibly any evaluation findings, assessments, goals, and plan of treatment to meet department, professional and regulatory agency requirements.
• Athletic Training or Fitness Science Outreach Services - Covers Athletic Training/Weight Room and evaluates students/athletes as arranged by the requesting high school or organization.
• Covers Athletic Event/Weight Room as requested by the high school or organization.
• Performs other related duties as requested or assigned, specific to program.

REQUIREMENTS:

Bachelor's, Masters or Doctoral degree in Athletic Training, Exercise Physiology, or Bachelor's in a related field with internship route certification in Athletic Training or Certification as a Certified Strength and Conditioning specialist from the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA). National Athletic Trainers' Association Board of Certification NATABOC certification as an Athletic Trainer, New York State licensure. Requires employee to maintain all requirements required by Strong Memorial Hospital / Strong Health as a condition of employment, including but not limited to completion of annual health update, completion of annual mandatory in-service, and performance requirements. 5 years of progressive supervision / athletic training related work experience in a clinic or college setting preferred. Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation, AED, and First Aid Training through the American Red Cross or American Heart Association.

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Located in western New York, Rochester is our namesake and our home. One of the world’s leading research universities, Rochester has a long tradition of breaking boundaries—always pushing and questioning, learning and unlearning. We transform ideas into enterprises that create value and make the world ever better. If you’re looking for a career in higher education or health care, the University of Rochester may offer the perfect opportunity for your background and goals. At the University of Rochester, we are committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving an inclusive and welcoming culture and are united by a strong commitment to be ever better—Meliora. It is an ideal that informs our shared mission to ensure all members of our community feel safe, respected, included, and valued.