Athletic Training Coordinator

Position Highlights:

• Location:Winston Salem North Carolina
• Full Time
• Relocation Assistance:Up to $3000 in Relocation Assistance (for qualified candidates)

What We Offer:

• Day 1 Health Coverage:Choose from either copay or HSAeligible health insurance options with coverage starting on your first day of work.
• Generous PTO:Accrual starts at up to 25 days/year to be used for vacations sickness holidays and personal matters.
• Parental Benefits:Six weeks paid birthingmother maternity leave & four weeks paid parental leave for nonbirthing parents.
• Retirement:Up to 7% employerpaid retirement contributions
• Education Reimbursement:We invest in your professional growth offering up to $2500 per year towards a bachelors degree and up to $5000 per year towards a graduate degree.

Job Summary:

Under the direction of the Director of Athletic Training Services the athletic training coordinator is responsible for the day to day medical coverage in the college sports setting. This position will include administrative duties including project management and potential supervision of direct reports. Uses preventative measures appropriately; provide standard immediate care procedures used in emergency situations; clinical evaluation treatment rehabilitation and reconditioning. Employ appropriate assessment outcomes measures to determine effectiveness of the outreach program; determines the appropriate return to play of studentathletes and active population. Management of head injuries and concussions; referral to appropriate medical professionals to ensure optimal level of care; all duties and responsibilities performed under the supervision of a directing physician. Also works collaboratively with the Sports Medicine Team to ensure service excellence for all customers of the athletic training outreach program.

What Youll Need:

• Bachelors degree in athletic training from a Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education (CAATE) program; Masters preferred. Experience as a BOC Certified Athletic Trainer at the college or university setting is preferred.
• Certified Athletic Trainer by NATA Board of Certification. Currently licensed or eligible for a State of North Carolina License in Athletic Training. Ability to complete American Heart Association Healthcare Provider (BLS) which includes CPR and AED training within 30 days of hire.

What Youll Do:

• Provide athletic training services to athletes and at special events independent of setting as determined necessary in order to attain departmental goals of community service.
• Works within the Sports Medicine Team concept and assists with event coverage as necessary in order to attain the departmental goals of community service.
• Provides acute medical care to athletes on the field during practices or sporting events.
• Provide clinical athletic training services in local orthopaedic clinics (as necessary).
• Provides onsite recognition evaluation and immediate care procedures of illness and injury including emergency situations independent of setting.
• Perform clinical injury evaluation and assessment of patients level of function and follows standardized clinical practice in the area of diagnostic reasoning and medical decision making.
• Determine appropriate therapeutic treatment and provides rehabilitation and/or reconditioning strategies and taping / wrapping and bracing for preventative and protective treatment.
• Implement treatment program objectives including long and short term goals and an appraisal of those which the patient can realistically be expected to achieve from the program. Assessment measures to determine the effectiveness of the program are incorporated into the program.
• Collaborate with their directing physician recommend discontinuation of the athletic training service when patient has received optimal benefit of the rehabilitation and treatment program and notes final assessment of patient status.
• Determine return to play standards of injuries for athletes and the active population.
• Maintain daily records of treatment logs injury reports doctors referrals and medical inventory management used for the care of athletes according to clinic standards.
• Complete setup of all practice and games including medical supplies fracture management equipment hydration cryotherapy and any other supplies needed for adequate coverage.
• Ensures an Emergency Action Plan for each venue is put in place and discussed with the campus recreation staff coaches and athletes including local EMS. Exhibit ability to perform essential duties efficiently and accurately with or without reasonable accommodations and without endangering the incumbent or other employees.
• Mentor and manage onsite education of students enrolled in Universitybased athletic training education programs or any other healthcare professionals at outreach events (if applicable).
• Ensure all athletic training room sites have appropriate supplies and equipment; recommend new equipment for acquisition and use by the organization.
• Develop physician referral network including family practice orthopaedic physical therapy and other specialties as needed.
• Facilitates patient entry into the healthcare system and properly track and documents these referrals.
• Maintain necessary training on concussion education management and care; including acute management of the cervical spine.
• Oversee the completion of preparticipation examinations and that the required documentation is in place.
• Adheres to the departmental dress code when providing onsite Athletic Training services.
• Perform other related clinical duties as required incumbent to the State Board of Medicine/ Board of Athletic Training Statutes and Rules.
• Other duties as assigned.This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS:

• Excellent leadership qualities and decision making skills as well problem solving abilities.
• Ability to work independently & confidently with little daily supervision.
• Interact with staff/visitors with a variety of developmental and sociocultural backgrounds.
• Promotes an open atmosphere of is a professional and timely manner with coaches physicians administration staff families and all members of the healthcare team.
• Informs supervisor coach and the healthcare team of issues and resolutions to potential problems as appropriate. Communicates pertinent information horizontally and laterally.
• Maintain confidentiality (FERPA/HIPAA) in matters relating to employees community partners patient family and visitors.
• Ability to understand and communicate medical terminology with patients parents coaches physicians and other healthcare professionals.
• Works within the Sports Medicine Team concept and accepts assignments based on department need and organizational needs and provides medical coverage as needed.
• Initiate problem solving and conflict resolution skills to foster effective work relationships with peers.
• Participate in and maintain competencies required for the position and specific unit/area(s) of assignment.
• Ability to work well with all ages races class and gender of people.
• Identifies social work resources within the Medical Center for athletes who are uninsured or underinsured.
• Excellent communication skills to include oral and written comprehension and expression. Relay information appropriately over telephone computers and other communication devices.