Athletic Trainer Professional Rugby

Job Description :

This position operates in a college or professional setting, works independently with an assigned Primary team, while also supporting a Secondary team and the larger Sports Medicine team for all athletes. This position will provide medical coverage, both "on-the-field" and in the training room for injured athletes during practices and events. This position will have variable working hours, unpredictability of schedules, adjusting to match the needs of the partner, including multiple days traveling, weekends, and late nights.

Essential Functions

Understands and complies with NCAA or Professional League regulations / guidelines related to medical care, and to state and federal regulations.

Keeps accurate documentation of insurance information of student athletes, evaluations, referrals and treatments administered.

Carries out rehabilitation program and protocols independently after athlete or patient has been evaluated and treatment plan has been established.

Accountable for all care coordination, medical & rehabilitation navigation for team assignment, until full return to sport.

Assesses and administers first-aide to injured athletes during practices and sporting events, making appropriate physician referral when needed.

Oversees the operation of the training room ensuring that appropriate levels of supplies are maintained, maximal coverage is provided, and that the training room maintains a professional atmosphere.

Communicates effectively with coaches, school administration, parents, athletes, patients, physicians and therapists as well as other sports medicine team members meeting all requirements for daily injury reporting status in compliance with NCAA or Professional League guidelines.

Organizes and presents in-services, lectures, coaches conferences, seasonal physicals, sports camps, training, and educational opportunities as appropriate.

Ensures that proper return to play criteria is met before allowing participation by athlete or patient, ensuring that the best interest of the athlete or patient is always the priority.

Performs other tasks as assigned by the manager, including working on projects and committees for conference, league or NCAA.

Skills

Verbal and Written Communication

Works well with team

Process Improvement

Familiar with computers – Microsoft, excel, other

Patient Engagement

Critical Thinking

Time Management

Care Planning

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

Two years’ experience working in school / community setting as an Athletic Trainer

Current Athletic Trainer license in the states where you work.

Credentialed as an Athletic Trainer through the Board of Certification (BOC).

Basic Life Support (BLS) for healthcare providers

Preferred Qualifications

Experience as an Athletic Trainer at a college, university or with a professional team.

Master’s degree in Athletic Training or related field.

Four years of experience working in school / community setting as an Athletic Trainer

Working knowledge of NCAA Independent or Professional League Medical Practice, NATA position statements, EAP for venues.

Physical Requirements :

Physical Requirements

• Ongoing need for employee to see and read information, labels, assess patient needs, operate monitors, identify equipment and supplies.
• Frequent interactions with patient care providers, patients, and visitors that require employee to verbally communicate as well as hear and understand spoken information, alarms, needs, and issues quickly and accurately, particularly during emergency situations.
• Manual dexterity of hands and fingers to manipulate complex and delicate equipment with precision and accuracy. This includes frequent computer use and typing for documenting patient care, accessing needed information, medication preparation, etc.
• Expected to lift and utilize full range of movement to transfer patients. Will also bend to retrieve, lift, and carry supplies and equipment. Typically includes items of varying weights, up to and including heavy items.
• Need to walk and assist with transporting / ambulating patients and obtaining and distributing supplies and equipment. This includes pushing / pulling gurneys and portable equipment, including heavy items. Often required to navigate crowded and busy rooms (full of equipment, power cords on the floor, etc.)
• May be expected to stand in a stationary position for an extended period of time.

Location : TOSH

Work City : Murray

Work State : Utah

Scheduled Weekly Hours :

40

The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience.

$29.14 - $44.94

We care about your well-being – mind, body, and spirit – which is why we provide our caregivers a generous benefits package that covers a wide range of programs to foster a sustainable culture of wellness that encompasses living healthy, happy, secure, connected, and engaged.

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