Head Athletic Trainer- College
Head Athletic Trainer- College
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Overview:
Orthopedic Associates of Lancaster LTD is seeking a Full-Time athletic trainer for one of our local schools. The athletic trainer has the potential to work with athletes of all skill levels and ages.
About:
Orthopedic Associates of Lancaster LTD has contracts with 13 local high schools 4 colleges 1 professional team and PA Classics. Elizabethtown College is a member of the NCAA Division III and the Landmark Conference and offers 24 NCAA varsity sports.
Summary/Objective:
The Head Athletic Trainer will manage and mentor a team of athletic trainers. The candidate shall demonstrate strong leadership communication and collaborative skills working closely with other athletic trainers strength and conditioning staff athletic administrators and sport coaches to support the health safety and performance of Elizabethtown College student-athletes and advance the overall mission of both organizations. The candidate will also work closely with Orthopedic Associates of Lancasters physicians and other healthcare professionals when advanced medical care is needed.
Responsibilities:
Promotes the mission and values of both organizations.
Provide services directed toward achieving increased functional independence decreasing functional limitations and prevention of injuries to the individual patient/athlete.
Upon the advanced advice and consent of a physician carry out the practice of prevention recognition evaluation management disposition treatment and/or rehabilitation of injuries.
Perform evaluations of injuries follow standing orders for treatment management of the injury or refer the athlete to a physician.
Provide education in the prevention of injuries conditioning and rehabilitation of injuries.
Document evaluative findings treatments that were administered the patient assessment and the patients treatment plan.
Clean and maintain treatment area and workspace.
Provide emergency care within the Athletic Training scope of practice.
Provides leadership supervisors managers and coordinates the schedule of associate athletic trainers student athletic trainers and student workers.
Oversee the selection purchase and maintenance of all athletic training equipment and medical supplies while working within the parameters of the departments budget.
Update annually and maintain the Sports Medicine Emergency Action Plan.
Schedule and provide daily coverage for all practices and competitions per the NCAA concussion guidelines including some travel responsibilities as determined by the Director of Athletics.
Ability to work in a wide variety of settings.
Effectively communicate with the patient/athlete family physician and/or coach regarding the patient/athletes injury and his/her ability to return to work/practice/competition.
The athletic trainers will adhere to College policies and procedures. The athletic trainers will also participate in College provided professional development when requested.
All athletic training coverage will be coordinated with the head athletic trainer who is overseen by the Director of Athletics.
One or two athletic trainers will serve on the Colleges Campus Wellness Network (1-2 meetings per month).
Athletic trainer(s) will attend weekly Athletic Department Operations meetings and monthly Athletic Department meetings as well as the Student Life Divisions All Staff meeting (1-2 per semester)
The provider shall provide additional services including but not limited to education seminars for coaches athletes and staff on an as needed basis at no additional cost.
Provide athletic training coverage for all home events away events when requested and during playoffs as designated by the athletic director and head athletic trainer.
Provide athletic training coverage for out-of-state and international travel when requested by the college. The college will be responsible for all expenses associated with such requests.
Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications:
Certification by the Board of Certification (BOC).
Bachelors Degree is required in athletic training from a CAATE accredited university athletic training program.
Licensure by the Pennsylvania State Board of Medicine.
Must hold a current BLS for healthcare providers.
Must have all state required clearances.
Minimum of four (4) years of Athletic Training experience is required.
Preferred Qualifications:
Masters Degree preferred in athletic training from a CAATE accredited university athletic training program.
Strong communication skills for accurate concise and organized verbal and written interactions with patients and co-workers.
Must be familiar with NCAA governing rules.
Ability to work effectively both independently and as a team member.
Five (5) or more years of Athletic Training experience is preferred.
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Employment Type
Full-Time
