Assistant Athletic Trainer

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Assistant Athletic Trainer Apply locations Miami Shores
- Main Campus time type Full time posted on Posted Yesterday job requisition  R0007274
Summary

The Assistant Athletic Trainer position is an entry level appointment for Athletic Training service operations in health care for student-athletes in the NCAA Division II program for 12 sports teams. The position assists the Head Athletic Trainer with all duties. The position also serves as a clinical instructor for undergraduate students in the CAATE Accredited B.S. degree program in Athletic Training.

This is a 11-month, In-person position
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Health Care Provider Services:

• Primary evaluation of athletic injuries

• Formulate a clinical diagnosis by interpreting the signs and symptoms

• Referral of injured athletes to appropriate physician

• Administer therapeutic exercises and modalities to treat injuries

• Education of athletes and coaches to prevent injuries

• Apply appropriate immediate and emergency care procedures/proper activation of Emergency Action Plan

Medical Records and Documentation:

• Pre-participation physicals on file for all athletes

• Completed injury reports

• HIPAA compliant

• Rehab tracking forms

• Knowledge of injury tracking software

Clinical Supervision of Undergraduate Athletic Training Students:

• Approved Clinical Instructor for the Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education [CAATE] accredited program

• Supervise students while performing injury evaluation, application of rehab protocols and modalities in accordance with CAATE and Board of Certification regulations

• Mentor students on injury evaluation, taping applications, rehab techniques, emergency care, injury pathologies

Risk Management:

• Maintain current emergency action plan

• Educate individuals about appropriate use of equipment

• Monitor environmental conditions to facilitate safety

Leadership and Management

Skills:

• Maintain up-to-date sport schedules to ensure appropriate medical coverage

• Attend regular staff meetings to ensure continuity of care and collaboration of injuries

Personal Effectiveness:

• Articulate expectations and goals of students and graduate assistant athletic trainers

• Be able to adapt to an ever-changing schedule and maintain appropriate priorities

• Take initiative to better oneself as a clinician and to better the athletic training department

• Maintain open lines of communication and availability with coaches and administrators

• Enhance depth of knowledge by attending symposiums and continual learning over time and maintaining professional credentials

Qualifications/Requirements

• Bachelor's degree required. Master's degree preferred

• 1 - 3 years relevant work experience required

• A valid Driver's License is required.

• BOC certification and holding, or being eligible for Florida state licensure, is required.

• Basic experience with MS Office - Sportsware - BIODEX or related systems

Barry University is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment.

Barry University is a private Catholic institution with a history of academic excellence. Founded in 1940 by the Adrian Dominican Sisters, Barry University now offers more than 100 undergraduate, master, professional, and doctoral degree programs. Barry University provides a nurturing environment built on strong values, mutual respect, and collaborative service to the community.

The University seeks to recruit and retain a diverse group of student-centered faculty and staff who are dedicated to activities that enhance the quality of University life. The Barry experience fosters individual and communal transformation where learning leads to knowledge and truth, reflection leads to informed action, and a commitment to social justice leads to collaborative service.

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