Athletic Trainer

Position Title:

Athletic Trainer

Department/School:

Athletics

Salary/Pay Rate:

$64,476.39

Job Summary:

The Athletics Department at Marist University invites applications for a full-time, 12-month position as an Athletic Trainer. This position reports to the Associate Athletic Director, Student-Athlete Health and Performance. Athletic trainers (ATs) are highly qualified, multi-skilled health care professionals who work under the direction of a physician as prescribed by state licensure statutes to provide preventative services, emergency care, clinical diagnosis, therapeutic intervention, and rehabilitation of injuries and medical conditions. This position covers the following teams: Women’s Basketball and Softball.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree
• 3-5 years of relevant work experience
• BOC certification and eligible for NY state license
• Valid driver's license with no serious convictions

Essential Functions:

Prevention, Treatment, Rehabilitation

• Assess student-athletes to screen for potential injuries or risk factors that would increase the risk of injury.
• Design and implement rehabilitation treatment plans after carefully assessing a student-athlete’s injury.
• Select, apply, and evaluate the effectiveness of therapeutic interventions using evidence-based research to guide those decisions.
• Assess the student-athlete’s functional status, interpret the medical results, and determine the individual’s ability to return to his/her sport.
• Obtain and interpret environmental (e.g., ambient temperature, relative humidity, heat index, lightning) and student-athlete data (e.g., hydration status).
• Design and implement emergency action plans.

Clinical Evaluation & Diagnosis

• Examine student-athletes who have acute, subacute, chronic musculoskeletal disorders or medical conditions and provide appropriate diagnosis.
• Consult with other health care providers, as needed.
• Oversee concussion (mild traumatic brain injury) protocol.

Immediate & Emergency Care

• Provide medical coverage for team practices and competitions for designated teams.
• Travel with and provide health care services to assigned teams for off campus events.
• Act as on-call health care provider for assigned sports while traveling off campus.
• Maintain working relationship with local EMS and campus Safety and Security.
• Provide emergency care under the policies and procedures of the Department of Sports Medicine and the Standing Orders with the supervising team physician(s).
• Demonstrate the ability to appropriately use the chain of command and protocol in injury management.

Professional Development

• Maintain certification through the National Athletic Trainers Association (NATA).
• Complete Evidence Based Practice CEU’s .
• Maintain New York State Licensure/Registration through the State of New York Education Office, Office of the Professions.
• Maintain current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and Automated External Defibrillator (AED) certification, valid for two years.
• Participate in appropriate Department of Athletics Activities.

Consultation & Communication

• Record evaluation findings and update clinical notes based on each student-athlete’s case daily.
• Communicate health information (including participation status) with: players, coaches, physicians, etc.
• Work with team physicians to provide continuum of care to student-athletes, coordinate and consult with outside physicians.

Organization & Healthcare Administration

• Serve as a liaison between the team physicians, student-athletes, coaches, administrators, and parents regarding medical issues; Make referrals to team physicians/medical specialists or other healthcare facilities.
• Assist in correspondence with, contact development with, and cooperation with local healthcare providers, team physicians, and surgeons.
• Assist in the coordination of medical-related transportation of athlete.
• Reports to Associate Athletic Director, Student-Athlete Health and Performance. Interact with external and internal constituents

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree

Required Application Documents:

Resume, Cover Letter, & Contact Information of 3 Professional References

Benefits:

The position includes a comprehensive benefit package*. Benefits for this position include but are not limited to the following:

• 3 weeks of paid vacation. 4 weeks of paid vacation beginning in the 6th year of employment. (***ADMIN ONLY***)
• Unlimited paid sick time.
• 14+ paid holidays per year.
• Medical, Dental & Vision insurance programs at a 15% employee / 85% employer contribution rate. Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Dependent Care (FSD).
• Life insurance.
• Generous short-term and long-term disability programs and workers compensation.
• 403(b) defined contribution plan:
  • First 6 years University contributes 7.5%, Employee contributes a mandatory 4%.
  • University contribution increases to 10.5% in year 7, and 12% after 15 years.
  • Employee contribution decreases to 1% in year 7. Remains 1% thereafter.
  • *Typical eligibility requirements: 1 year of service and 1,000 hours with Marist University.*
• 403(b) Tax Deferred Annuity – Roth option available. Voluntary, up to IRS maximum contribution.
• Tuition Benefits:
  • Up to 16 undergraduate credits per semester. Up to 18 graduate credit per academic calendar. Eligibility extends to employee, spouse, and dependent children under age 26.
  • University pays 100% tuition only.
  • Eligible dependents may be Reimbursed up to $2,000 per semester towards tuition at another accredited institution.

*Eligibility requirements including waiting periods and/or employee probationary periods may apply at the discretion of the University.*