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Athletic Trainer
Amherst College
- Amherst, Ohio, United States
- Amherst, Ohio, United States
About
The Athletic Trainer collaborates with Health Center Providers to provide quality athletic training services to all students involved in intercollegiate, intramural, club sports, and recreational activities. In accordance with that charge is the responsibility to provide appropriate sports medicine coverage at assigned intercollegiate practices and athletic events in a medically prudent and gender equitable fashion, as well as offering all students the opportunity for rehabilitation services within the confines of the Sports Medicine Department. Our work is central to the students involved in athletic activities and their needs occur at a variety of times throughout the day, week, and year and in such, a flexible schedule is required. The work schedule varies and corresponds to the athletic activities and involves traveling with teams to events and NCAA tournament championships. Attendance at specified intercollegiate practices and events is required. Summary of Responsibilities: Patient Care
Prevention, evaluation, diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of sports injuries incurred by students involved in intercollegiate, intramural, and club sports, as well as those involved in physical education classes and recreational sports activities Evaluation, treatment, and management of concussions, along with Health Center providers Provide counseling and education to student-athletes Administer modality treatments, and create and supervise rehabilitation regimens
Application, fitting, and adjustment of protective equipment Bandaging, taping, and wrapping of sports injuries Assist students of various weights and heights Understand and assume the risk of physical harm at practices and events from equipment (pucks, sticks, bats, balls, etc.) and/or collisions with student-athletes, coaches, and/or referees Abide by Massachusetts Licensure Laws regarding the scope of practice and patient confidentiality parameters Adhere to policies and procedures as outlined in the Policy & Procedure manual Administration Create and maintain medical records for all students treated in the sports medicine facilities Process athletics insurance claims Communicate with Physicians, Physical Therapists, Various Health Care Professionals, Faculty, Deans, Counselors, Coaches, Administrators, and Students as needed and appropriate Comply with NATA Board of Certification "Standards of Professional Practice" Maintain National certification and State licensure by complying with professional continuing education requirements as set forth by the National Athletic Trainers Association Qualifications: Required
Bachelor's Degree Current NATA certification
Eligibility for MA State Licensure
3-5 years of relevant experience Strong verbal and written communication, interpersonal, and time-management skills Demonstrated ability to take initiative, work independently and collaboratively Successful completion of pre-employment physical and lift test Mobility to quickly respond to an injury across a field; walking, sprinting, and running long distances, carrying medical equipment Successful completion of required reference and background checks An acceptable criminal offender records information (CORI) check Preferred
Master's Degree Experience with collision sports at the college level Athletic training experience
Interested candidates are asked to submit a resume and cover letter online at https://amherst.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/Amherst_Jobs. Please be sure to upload all requested documents prior to clicking Submit. Applications cannot be revised once submitted.(Current employees and students should apply by clicking on the Jobs Hub icon from their Workday home screen.) Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Amherst College is committed to an inclusive hiring process and will provide reasonable accommodations for candidates throughout the application and interview process upon request. It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
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- English
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