Division I and/or professional sports experience; BOC certified athletic trainer; Minimum Education: Bachelor's degree; Minimum Experience: 3 years; Preferred Education: Master's degree; Preferred Experience: 5 years

This position plans and implements physical therapy and rehabilitation programs specific to student-athletes as medically prescribed by team physicians, and Director of Athletic Medicine.

Advises and treats student athletes to maintain physical fitness for participation in athletic competition.

Provides daily treatment of student athletes for injuries and rehabilitation.

Evaluates athletes' physical condition, response and progress and discusses with appropriate physician and Head Athletic Trainer.

Informs coaches of status of athletes' condition. Provides referrals to auxiliary medical personnel as needed.

Trains and gives guidance to student trainers in physical therapy modalities used.

Orients other allied health professionals. Is authorized to make decisions in absence of Head Athletic Trainer.

Records and maintains appropriate medical records for treatments given.

Provides medical emergency coverage to injured student athletes at practices and athletic events, as needed.

Administers first aid until appropriate medical assistance can be obtained.

Assists coaches in designing conditioning or rehabilitation programs. Stresses preventative medicine using conditioning exercises, weight training programs, padding, wrapping and taping.

Arranges for injured athletes to be seen daily by team physician or Student Health Center physician.

Interfaces with student athletes, staff, coaches, physicians, trainers and auxiliary medical personnel for counseling purposes and information exchange.

Stays informed of developments in field. Reads pertinent literature, attends meetings and educational classes and participates in professional associations as appropriate.

Ensures athletic facilities comply with safety procedures

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