Athletic Trainer Assistant - Higher Ed. jobs in Grand Rapids, MI

Summary and Purpose:

This position provides onsite care and management of student-athletes’ injuries and illnesses including; prevention, evaluation, management, and rehabilitation.

Responsibilities/Duties/Tasks/Essential Functions:

• Onsite care and management of injuries and illnesses including: prevention, evaluation,management and rehabilitation.

• Assess risk of injury, perform ergonomic evaluation and coaching, self-care implementation and overall wellness promotion.

• Electronic documentation of all patient encounters.

• Coordinate and implement injury prevention programs and customized preventative strategies and programs to each patient.

• Minimize risk of injury through awareness, education and prevention strategies.

• Provide accommodation recommendations, related to sport, for student athletes with restrictions or limitations.

• Communicate with physicians and coaching staff regarding the injury status of athletes.

• Carry out medical care for assigned student-athletes per the sports medicine standard operating procedures.

• Responsible for administrative and other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Knowledge, Skills and Education Requirements

• Applied Knowledge: Athletic trainers must have knowledge of a large range of medical problems. Assessment, evaluation skills and working with other healthcare professionals will be required.

• Decision-Making Skills: Ability to think critically and make independent decisions regarding the assessment, treatment, rehabilitation and return to play decisions per state licensure guidelines.

• Attention to Detail: Athletic trainers should be thorough and detailed with injury tracking and documentation.

• Interpersonal Skills: Ability to communicate effectively in high stress/pressure situation when talking to patients, medical professionals, staff and families.

• Must have the ability to organize, prioritize and perform multiple tasks with little or no supervision.

Work Environment & Physical Demands

• Work is in medium demand. Lifting 100 pounds maximum with frequent lifting and/or carrying of objects.

• Medium strength is required to position patients for examination. May assist patients as needed,

• helping them on and off the exam table. Ability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings,

• weekends, and holidays.

MISSION, VISION, VALUES:

Aquinas College, an inclusive educational community rooted in the Catholic and Dominican traditions, provides a liberal arts education with a global perspective, emphasizes career preparation focused on leadership and service to others, and fosters a commitment to lifelong learning dedicated to the pursuit of truth and the common good.

Aquinas College is recognized as the exceptional Catholic liberal arts college that prepares individuals for careers of leadership and service in developing a sustainable and just global community.  Aquinas College is recognized by its values: Faith, Service, Learning and Community.

Aquinas College prides itself as a leader in sustainability, and this requires the participation of every member of the college community.  In this regard, employees and their supervisors are expected to engage in the process of “appreciative inquiry” to identify ways that each position can advance sustainability in the employment experience.

In the performance of their respective tasks and duties, all employees are expected to conform to the Aquinas College Service Statement:

The College serves our community with excellence and respect through an institutional commitment to quality, accountability, cooperation, professionalism and responsiveness.

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Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

Aquinas College is an equal opportunity employer and an inclusive educational community rooted in the Catholic Dominican tradition. Aquinas College provides a liberal arts education with a global perspective, emphasizes career preparation focused on leadership and service to others, and fosters a commitment to lifelong learning dedicated to the pursuit of truth and the common good. Aquinas College values: Faith, Learning, Service and Community.

Aquinas College offers an excellent benefits package that includes affordable medical, dental, and vision plans, generous paid vacation each year, 16 paid holidays, paid sick time and short-term disability, and college-paid life and AD&D insurance. Additionally, Aquinas employees and their dependents are eligible for free tuition at Aquinas after one year of full-time employment.