Assistant Athletic Trainer

　　Sports Medicine is seeking a highly motivated assistant Athletic Trainer who can embody our mission statement in providing a positive healthcare experiences for high-performance athletes through Evidence Based Practices, using a collaborative, solutions centered approach.

　　Duties and Responsibilities:

　　• Assist with scheduling and organizing team pre-participation physicals and review of athletes' healthhistory. Assist team physician(s) with orthopedic screenings.• Assist in annually providing students and parents/guardians with written information regarding theUniversity Athletic Injury and Insurance and Claims Policy.• Possibly serve as a Preceptor to an assigned masters athletic training student, and work cohesively withMasters of Athletic Training Education Department.• Reduce and recognize environmental hazards, thereby creating a safe environment.• Onsite care and management of injuries and illnesses including: prevention, evaluation, managementand rehabilitation.• Provide emergency and first aid care and treatment of acute injuries with the ability to execute the EAP.• Carry out medical care for assigned student-athletes per the sports medicine standard operatingprocedures as well as NATA Position Statements.• Refer athletes accordingly and appropriately.• In order to minimize risk of injury- Educate, promote awareness and coordinate/implement injuryprevention programs and customized preventative strategies and programs.• Oversee selection of proper fitting plus maintenance of protective equipment, including adhesive tape,bandages and orthoses.• Work proactively and effectively with the SUU Sports Performance/Strength & Conditioning as well asSUU Sports Nutrition staff.• Provide accommodation recommendations, related to sport as well as weight room activities for thestudent athletes with restrictions or limitations.• Electronic documentation of all patient encounters with Sportswear.• Communicate with physicians and coaching staff regarding the injury status of athletes including, but notlimited to, injury reports.• Coordinate primary and University insurance information for medical providers as well as acquiring andmaintaining primary insurance information for individual athletes.• Maintain cleanliness, quality and keep order of equipment and supplies.• Apply and assist with University and Athletic Department policies and regulations in regard to theuse/abuse of alcohol and drugs as well as testing.• Participate in Athletic Department meetings.• Be aware of and practice the NATA Code of Ethics as well as the Health Insurance Portability and• Accountability Act (HIPPA), Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) and Occupational Safetyand Health Administration (OSHA).• Foster and maintain positive student body, staff and faculty relations.• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekend, and some holidays.• Responsible for administrative and other duties as assigned by supervisor.

　　Education and Experience Requirements:

　　• Years of experience:• Entry Level, 1-2 years preferred.• Previous Gymnastics or Performing Arts experience preferred.• Education:• Bachelor's Degree, Master's Degree preferred.• Certification, licenses, registration:• Must be BOC certified and possess Utah state athletic training licensure, certification or registration.• NPI Number Required.• CPR/AED Certification required.

　　Documents Needed to Apply:

　　• Resume• Cover Letter• Contact information for at least 3 professional references

　　Southern Utah University is committed to maintaining a community which recognizes and values the worth and dignity of every person; fosters tolerance, understanding, and mutual respect among its members; and encourages individual commitment to personal responsibilities in equal measure with personal rights. In pursuit of its goal of academic excellence, the Uni ersity seeks to develop and nurture diversity. The University believes that diversity among its many members strengthens the institution, stimulates creativity, promotes the exchange of ideas, and enriches campus life.

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