Head Athletic Trainer Job Hialeah area,Florida USA,Healthcare

Position Overview:

The Head Athletic Trainer is responsible for developing and administering a comprehensive sports medicine program for all of Florida National University’s intercollegiate sports. The Athletic Trainer will also perform professional and administrative services essential for the successful implementation and development of the program, and they will also perform sports specific trainings.

Key Responsibilities:

Communication Management: Respond promptly to daily communications via email and voicemail, addressing inquiries promptly and professionally.
Policy Adherence and Ethical Compliance: Ensure strict adherence to the University’s mission, policies, procedures, ethical standards, Catalog, Staff Handbook, and compliance with data protection regulations and pertinent legal regulations in all aspects of admission activities; as well as the University Athletic Department’s vision, mission, values, and aims and objectives.
University Engagement: Participate in university events, committees, self-studies, new student orientation, and commencement exercises and ceremonies as needed.
Special Projects & Assigned Duties: Execute special projects assigned by the President, Director of Athletics, or another supervisor. Perform any other assigned duties as required.
Compliance Adherence:Ensure strict compliance with Title IX of the Education Amendments Act of 1972, as well as FNU Policies, Procedures, Rules and Regulations, the FNU Code of Ethics, Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), Florida Information Protection Act of 2014 (FIPA), the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (“HIPAA”), and all other applicable federal, state, and local laws, rules, and regulations.

Specific

Duties and Responsibilities:

1. The Head Athletic Trainer is responsible for developing the overall intercollegiate sports medicine program, including but not limited to team and student‑athlete injury prevention, evaluations, management, treatment and rehabilitation, as well as educational programs, and counseling for student‑athletes.

2. The Head Athletic Trainer is responsible for providing athletic training services, including attendance at scheduled team practices and travel to competitions as necessary. This includes, but is not limited to taping, bracing, and padding of injuries; delivering therapeutic modalities; and performing necessary medical tasks (e.g. CPR, First Aid, AED, etc.).

3. The Head Athletic Trainer is responsible for maintaining the athletic training room, athletic training inventory, and other required materials to supply and operate the training room.

4. The Head Athletic Trainer is responsible for keeping and maintaining all records and documentation of student‑athletes, including athletic physicals, insurance, injury reports, etc.

5. The Head Athletic Trainer is responsible for coordinating and scheduling physical examinations, and medical referrals for student‑athletes to determine their ability to practice and compete.

6. The Head Athletic Trainer is responsible for working with student‑athletes and insurance companies relating to athletic injury related issues/expenses (e.g.: submitting insurance claims).

7. The Head Athletic Trainer is responsible for the formation of the FNU Athletic Training staff, including hiring recommendations, training and supervision of Graduate Assistant Athletic Trainers, and/or Student Athletic Trainers. This requires the ability to delegate responsibility and manage those individuals in completing assigned tasks.

8. The Head Athletic Trainer will schedule and coordinate the coverage of all athletic competitions, and necessary team practices.

9. The Head Athletic Trainer will develop…