Associate Athletic Trainer

Towson University•Lexington, MA

31d

About The Position

In consultation with the Director of Athletic Training and Team Physicians, the Associate Athletic Trainer will facilitate all health care for student-athletes associated with women’s soccer, which includes formulating effective therapeutic treatment plans, implementing treatments, monitoring progress, and returning student-athletes to play. This incumbent must possess technical and practical expertise in the appropriate application and supervision of a wide range of rehabilitative exercises/therapy and diagnostic equipment. Additional responsibilities include the following: Applying evaluative skills and techniques for orthopedic and medical problems associated with intercollegiate athletics, as well as participating in the medical clearance and evaluation of incoming and returning student-athletes Recording, analyzing, and maintaining medical records for daily treatments/rehabilitation, practice and game limitations, medical services, and referrals; producing end-of-year reports for injury trends; and producing value-based reporting on services to teams Positively communicating and interacting on a daily basis with the athletic department’s multidisciplinary performance team, including medical professionals, coaches, strength and conditioning coaches, dietitian, and administrative staff; coordinating plans of care and diagnostic tests set forth by team physicians Facilitating and securing test results and preparing information for physician clinics; gathering information needed for insurance claims and following up as needed Delegating administrative tasks and facility management responsibilities including, but not limited to managing emergency medical policies, procedures and equipment, as well as assisting with inventory management team Overseeing insurance and working with providers and secondary insurance company to ensure claims are being managed Complying with policies, rules and regulations governing the NCAA, CAA conference, the state of Maryland, Towson University, the athletic department, and the sports medicine program; maintaining continuing education to support and advance knowledge base Managing and supervising no more than two members of the athletic training staff. This includes, but is not limited to coordinating regular meetings, completing annual evaluations, and delegating appropriate tasks Serving as a preceptor in the MSAT program and providing supervision of athletic training students during their clinical experience, if assigned Completing other duties as assigned by the Director of Athletic Training and Sr. Associate Athletics Director for Sports Medicine and Performance The work hours for this position will be based around sports schedules and include nights, weekends, and holidays. Travel is required.

Requirements

Master’s degree in athletic training or a related field
Three years of experience as a certified athletic trainer
BOC certification (please include on application)
State of Maryland Athletic Trainers License eligible
Ability to evaluate medical condition of student-athletes prior to and during their participation in intercollegiate athletics
Under the direction of the Director of Athletic Training, ability to implement treatments and rehabilitation services
Ability to work and understand human performance in relation to workload management
Ability to effectively manage and supervise other staff members
Ability to collaborate in data management for performance monitoring and collaborative decision making

Nice To Haves

FMS, SFMA, PES, CES, or CSCS credentials or equivalent
At least five years of working experience in a NCAA D1 environment
At least one year of supervisory experience
Clinical experience in athletic training working with college or Professional Soccer
Evidence of strong clinical skills in a team environment

Responsibilities

Facilitate all health care for student-athletes associated with women’s soccer
Apply evaluative skills and techniques for orthopedic and medical problems associated with intercollegiate athletics
Participate in the medical clearance and evaluation of incoming and returning student-athletes
Record, analyze, and maintain medical records
Produce end-of-year reports for injury trends
Produce value-based reporting on services to teams
Positively communicate and interact with the athletic department’s multidisciplinary performance team
Coordinate plans of care and diagnostic tests set forth by team physicians
Facilitate and secure test results and preparing information for physician clinics
Gather information needed for insurance claims and following up as needed
Delegate administrative tasks and facility management responsibilities
Oversee insurance and working with providers and secondary insurance company to ensure claims are being managed
Comply with policies, rules and regulations
Maintain continuing education to support and advance knowledge base
Manage and supervise no more than two members of the athletic training staff
Serve as a preceptor in the MSAT program and providing supervision of athletic training students during their clinical experience, if assigned
Complete other duties as assigned by the Director of Athletic Training and Sr. Associate Athletics Director for Sports Medicine and Performance