Athletic Trainer, Collegiate Sports
Job Summary
Supervises the comprehensive medical care of assigned students and/or student athletes. Provides medical coverage for department or athletic events. Supervises Athletic Trainer Interns and student athletic trainers in the prevention, treatment, and rehabilitation of athletic injuries.
Responsibilities
- Provides comprehensive prevention, evaluation, treatment, rehabilitation, and daily healthcare for assigned students and/or student-athletes
- Maintains accurate and HIPAA-compliant medical records for all assigned individuals
- Completes administrative duties as assigned by departmental leadership
- Develops and enforces institutional policies related to the medical care of students and student-athletes
- Maintains consistent and effective communication with medical personnel and athletic department staff
- Serves as a subject matter expert on relevant aspects of Athletic Training services
- Educates students and athletes on injury management, concussion protocols, at-home care, and rehabilitation procedures
- Designs and implements individualized rehabilitation and injury prevention plans based on each student's needs and goals
- Refers students and athletes to appropriate healthcare professionals to ensure optimal care when necessary
- Reviews and updates relevant policies, procedures, treatment protocols, and standing medical orders
- Collaborates with appropriate personnel to develop and maintain Emergency Action Plans for all athletic facilities
- Manages inventory and ensures proper maintenance of medical supplies, equipment, AEDs, medical kits, supplements, and Athletic Training Room (ATR) cleanliness and organization
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