PRN Athletic Trainer

University of Kansas Medical Center; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 28,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of Kansas Medical Center in Lawrence, KS is seeking a part-time PRN Athletic Trainer to deliver athletic training services to student-athletes under physician guidance. Responsibilities include injury evaluation, first aid, treatment, rehabilitation and referrals with documentation.

Preferred qualifications include a Bachelor's in athletic training or related field, BOC ATC certification, CPR/AED/BLS and Kansas licensure; Missouri licensure is a plus, with a collaborative team in

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in athletic training or sports medicine related field.
• High school diploma required.
• BOC ATC certification and Kansas licensure are required; Missouri licensure preferred.
• CPR, AED and BLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct care of athletic injuries during practice, games and scrimmages.
• Refer needed treatment to appropriate facilities.
• Document injuries and treatment in electronic records; assist data collection to improve outcomes.
• Coordinate pre-participation exams and maintain eligible athlete lists.
• Provide community education in sports medicine and athletic training programs.
• Perform professional, clinical and technical competencies as assigned.

Skills

Athletic training emphasis

Education

Bachelor's Degree from an accredited program

High School Diploma

BOC ATC Certification

CPR/AED/BLS

Kansas Licensure

Missouri Licensure

Job description

Position Title

PRN Athletic Trainer

Lawrence Watkins Health Services

Position Summary / Career Interest:

The Athletic Trainer is responsible for providing “Athletic Training Services” to student-athletes under the direction of the team physician or by written referral from a physician, and in accordance with the Kansas State Athletic Training Act. The Athletic Trainer must be able to work alone, but within a medical team. The Athletic Trainer is part of an actively engaged healing team committed to providing the highest medical care for the injured student-athletes. This position provides first aid services, injury evaluation, injury treatment, rehabilitation and makes appropriate physician referrals. The Athletic Trainer must make accurate calls for student-athletes to return to play following appropriate medical recommendations.

Responsibilities and Essential Job Functions

• Provide direct care of athletic injuries during practice, games and scrimmages.
• Refer needed treatment to the appropriate facilities.
• Document accurate records of injuries/treatment provided in a timely manner via electric injury tracking system and to participate in data collection/research for improving clinical outcomes at the unit, department and hospital levels within the Youth Sports Medicine Program.
• Coordinates pre-participation exams and maintains an accurate list of athletes medical eligible to compete under district and state rules and regulations.
• Provides community education in the area of sports medicine including development of a student Athletic Training program.
• 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 Experience

• Bachelors Degree from an accredited 4-year program
• High School Graduate

Required Licensure and Certification

• CPR/ AED/ BLS - Other BLS
• Certified Athletic Trainer - Board of Certification for the Athletic Trainer (BOC ATC)
• Kansas Licensure

Preferred Licensure and Certification

• Missouri Licensure

Preferred Language Skills

Knowledge Requirements

• Athletic training or sports medicine emphasis.

Time Type:

Part time

Job Requisition ID:

R-55822

Important information for you to know as you apply:

• The health system is an equal employment opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, ancestry, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally-protected status. See also Diversity, Equity & Inclusion.

• The health system provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you need to request reasonable accommodations for your disability as you navigate the recruitment process, please let our recruiters know by requesting an Accommodation Request form using this link [e-mail].

• Employment with the health system is contingent upon, among other things, agreeing to the health-system-dispute-resolution-program.pdf and signing the agreement to the DRP.

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