PRN Athletic Trainer

The University of Kansas Health System; United States; On-site; USD 25,000 - 42,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of Kansas Health System is seeking a PRN Athletic Trainer in Lawrence to provide athletic training services to student-athletes under physician direction. The role involves injury evaluation, treatment, rehabilitation, and appropriate referrals within a team setting.

The ideal candidate will hold a Bachelor's degree, BOCA ATC certification, and Kansas licensure, with preferred Missouri licensure and CPR/BLS certification. This is a part-time position within Youth Sports Medicine.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree from an accredited 4-year program.
• High School Graduate.
• Required Licensure and Certification: CPR/AED/BLS; BOC ATC; Kansas Licensure.
• Preferred Licensure: Missouri Licensure.
• Language Skills – knowledge in athletic training or sports medicine emphasis.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct care of athletic injuries during practice, games and scrimmages.
• Refer needed treatment to appropriate facilities.
• Document accurate records of injuries/treatment via electronic injury tracking system.
• Coordinate pre-participation exams and maintain athlete eligibility lists.
• Provide community education in sports medicine and development of student Athletic Training program.

Skills

Athletic training emphasis

Education

Bachelor degree

High school diploma

Tools

BOC ATC

Kansas licensure

CPR/AED/BLS

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
• Language Skills - Knowledge Requirements: Athletic training or sports medicine emphasis.

Time Type

Part time

EOE Statement

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.

About The University of Kansas Health System

As part of the region’s premier academic medical center, The University of Kansas Health System in Kansas City is a world-class healthcare provider and destination for complex care and diagnosis. We are driven by our commitment to service, continuous improvement and to the highest degree of excellence. Collaboration between physicians, nurses, researchers, educators and other professionals who share their expertise leads to exciting discoveries and life-changing treatments for the people we serve.