Position Purpose
To provide primary athletic healthcare for the men and women athletes of Dartmouth College and to provide Athletic Training coverage for sports practices and contests, including evaluation of athletic injuries, immediate treatment, documentation, physician referral as is appropriate and the design and implementation of rehabilitation programs.
Required Qualifications - Education and Yrs Exp
Masters plus 2-3 years' experience or equivalent combination of education and experience
Required Qualifications - Skills, Knowledge and Abilities
- Two years experience in college or university athletic training setting.
- Experience working with a wide range of both men's and women's athletic teams.
- Experienced at effectively treating both traumatic and overuse type injuries.
- Master's Degree in Sports Medicine or Related Field.
- Knowledge and skill in the use and application of various electrical modalities, including ultrasound, electrical muscle stimulation and iontophoresis.
- Knowledge and skill in the application of various preventive taping procedures.
- Knowledge and skill in the administration of therapeutic & preventive exercise protocols.
- Skilled at developing rehabilitation programs for a range of common athletic injuries.
- Skilled at the systematic evaluation of athletic injuries.
- Certification by the NATABOC.
- Eligible for State of NH Athletic Training License.
- Certification in CPR and First Aid.
Preferred Qualifications
- Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate with colleagues, coaches athletes and administrators.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently and adapt to changing schedules.
- Commitment to diversity and to serving the needs of a diverse community.
- Additional, related certifications, such as FMS, Active Release Techniques, Muscle Energy, Graston Technique, CSCS are highly valued and encouraged.
Description
- Provides comprehensive athletic training care to various student athletes using an evidence based approach. (Percentage Of Time: 15)
- Responsible for the daily evaluation, diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of sport related injuries, as well as preventative and preparticipation preparation. (Percentage Of Time: 30)
- Travels with assigned teams to away contests. (Percentage Of Time: 15)
- Screens pre-season health histories in order to identify potential problems and refers qualifying conditions or injuries to the appropriate medical care provider for follow-up. (Percentage Of Time: 5)
- Works collaboratively with other athletic trainers, physicians, physical therapists and others to provide high quality healthcare tailored to the needs of each student athlete including; development and implementation for rehabilitation programs, making appropriate and timely referrals and return to play decisions. (Percentage Of Time: 10)
- Serves as a liaison between athletes, coaches, head athletic trainer, and team physicians. Communicates injury status, rehabilitation progress, and appropriate activity levels of injured athletes to appropriate individuals. (Percentage Of Time: 15)
- Remains current on latest developments and advances in sports medicine through journal review, and attendance at conferences, seminars, and clinics. (Percentage Of Time: 5)
- Maintains facilities, equipment, modalities and supplies. Maintains a working understanding of all equipment usage and general preventive maintenance procedures. (Percentage Of Time: 5)
- Demonstrates professionalism and collegiality through actions, interactions, and communications with others appropriate to an environment that is welcoming to all.
- Performs other duties as assigned
Special Instructions to Applicants
Dartmouth College has a Tobacco-Free Policy. Smoking and the use of tobacco-based products (including smokeless tobacco) are prohibited in all facilities, grounds, vehicles or other areas owned, operated or occupied by Dartmouth College with no exceptions. For details, please see our policy. https://policies.dartmouth.edu/policy/tobacco-free-policy