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Posted: 04-Nov-24

Location: Misenheimer, North Carolina

Type: Full-time

Categories:

Sports Medicine Sports Medicine - Athletic Training

Sector:

Professional Sports

Required Education:

4 Year Degree The purpose of the position is to provide the best possible health care to the student-athletes at Pfeiffer University. A major emphasis is the prevention, evaluation, diagnosis, treatment, rehabilitation related injuries and medical conditions

This is a full-time, 10-month, staff position.

Duties and Responsibilities:

To supervise and maintain the athletic training room when the Director of Sports Medicine is not present to meet the needs of the student-athletes. To serve as a liaison between the student-athlete, his/her parents, the coach, and the medical community in matters relative to the prevention, care, and management of athletic related injuries and illnesses. To plan, implement, and monitor the rehabilitation of injured student-athletes. Maintain the privacy of an athlete’s health information and explain how, when and why we would disclose an athlete’s protected health information. To attend on-campus athletic training clinics with the team physician. Assist in serving as the liaison between the team physician and the athletic department. To maintain a file on the medical history of all student-athletes, which include a formal medical history form, warning letters, emergency medical information, daily injury reports, daily treatment records, physician referrals, release records, physician notes, operative notes, and rehabilitative notes. To assist, as needed, in processing all insurance forms for medical fees and charges concerning sports-related injuries to the student-athletes. To be aware of each student-athletes’ insurance coverage and to make sure proper protocol and procedures are followed to ensure payment by the insurance company.  To keep the Director of Sports Medicine/Head Athletic Trainer aware of equipment and supply needs. To coordinate athletic training services for teams at away competitions. To assist the visiting athletic teams with the necessary athletic training and medical needs. To advise and counsel student-athletes and their parents in regard to the emergency treatments required for non-athletic/athletic injuries and illnesses. To make final decisions relative to the participation of student-athletes in practices and competitions, based on his/her examination of the injury/illness, information from the physician, and other pertinent information relative to the injury/illness. To administer in conjunction with the Director of Sports Medicine and Director of Athletics, the department’s policies and procedures for drug, alcohol, and education on the hazards of smoking and testing. Maintain current national and state licensure and certification requirements. Maintain knowledge of contemporary athletic training issues by participating in continuing education activities to provide an appropriate standard of care. Maintain all appropriate CPR/AED/First Aid requirements as defined by the BOC.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

The only individuals this person would supervise are student workers. All evaluations of work performance will be done by the Director of Sports Medicine/Head Athletic Trainer.

Work Environment/Dynamics:

This job requires night and weekend practice, game coverage, and night & weekend travel. It also will include out of state travel with certain teams. Some heavy lifting required.

Minimum of a bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in Athletic Training/Sports Medicine, Physical Education, Kinesiology, or other related discipline. Master’s degree preferred. A Certified Athletic Trainer (ATC) by the Board of Certification (BOC). Current Professional Rescuer CPR and First Aid Certification.  Ability to act independently and make decisions under all circumstances. Excellent communication skills. Must be able to adapt to a rapidly changing work environment. Must be able to handle confidential information in a discreet manner. Positive attitude/behavior.

New graduates are welcomed to apply.

Create a Job Alert for Similar Jobs About Pfeiffer University Pfeiffer University is a private, Liberal Arts University, rooted in its United Methodist tradition, known for its programs that produce global citizens of good character who are ready for a lifetime of achievement, scholarship, spirituality and service in a world community. The main campus is located in Misenheimer, approximately 40 miles northeast of Charlotte, NC. Benefits include medical, dental and vision insurance, a 403b retirement account, and tuition benefits at Pfeiffer and other member institutions. Compensation is based upon education and experience. Nondiscrimination Statement: In keeping with all current legislation, Pfeiffer University will not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age, genetics, or veteran status and any other basis protected by federal, state, or local laws. All such discrimination is unlawful and all persons involved in the operations of Pfeiffer University are prohibited from engaging in this type of conduct. This applies to its practices for academic or non-academic personnel, in its admission of students or in its educational programs, policies an...d activities. As a government contractor, the University has made a commitment to employ and advance qualified disabled individuals, disabled veterans and Vietnam era veterans. Show more Show less Connections working at Pfeiffer University https://ncaamarket.ncaa.org/jobs/20741728/assistant-athletic-trainer Return to Search Results