Athletic Trainer

Serves as athletic trainer for the intercollegiate varsity program within the guidelines, rules and regulations of Robert Morris University and the NCAA.

Responsibilities:

• Develops and conducts athletic training programs to prevent, treat and rehabilitate physical injuries during practices, games, and at other times as indicated.
• Administers exercises and controlled therapeutic modalities to treat or rehabilitate injuries as instructed by the team physician, including heat, ice, ultrasound, and other modalities as indicated.
• Makes initial diagnoses regarding injuries that occur outside the presence of a physician, with referral to the team physician when indicated.
• Is present at team practices and competition during the assigned team’s competition season, including accompanying the team on trips for competition away from campus.
• Serves as a primary liaison between the Athletic Department and medical personnel in arranging for evaluation and treatment of injuries that require specialty care.
• Supervises the referral of students to the University Health Center or Counseling Center as indicated.
• Prepares and maintains documentation of student-athlete injuries and treatments, including medical documentation as well as weekly progress reports of injury status for use by team coaches.
• Engages in the documentation required for the processing of insurance claims.
• Must be available by phone and email after typical business hours.
• All other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Two years of athletic training experience preferred.
• Strong communication and organization skills.
• Commitment to student-athlete welfare and University/NCAA rules.
• Valid driver's license or reliable transportation to travel on behalf of the University is required.
• Athletic Training Certification (NATA) required and eligible for PA State Certification.

Act 153 Clearance Required: Yes

Required To Pass a Motor Vehicle Report Check (If driving on behalf of the University): Yes

Required to Pass a Credit Check: No

Additional Posting Information: None

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