Head Athletic Trainer - Higher Ed. plans and directs the athletic training program. Oversees the training room and supervises a team of physical therapists. Being a Head Athletic Trainer - Higher Ed. coordinates medical coverage at sporting events. Requires a master's degree. Additionally, Head Athletic Trainer - Higher Ed. requires Athletic Trainer Certification. Typically reports to a head of a unit/department. The Head Athletic Trainer - Higher Ed. manages subordinate staff in the day-to-day performance of their jobs. True first level manager. Ensures that project/department milestones/goals are met and adhering to approved budgets. Has full authority for personnel actions. To be a Head Athletic Trainer - Higher Ed. typically requires 5 years experience in the related area as an individual contributor. 1 - 3 years supervisory experience may be required. Extensive knowledge of the function and department processes. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
Job Summary
Provides quality, evidence based athletic health to stakeholders in the sports medicine outreach athletic training program.
Develops, implements, and maintains comprehensive health care programs for patients, clients, and athletes. The practice of athletic training includes injury / illness prevention and wellness protection, clinical assessment and impression, immediate and emergency care, treatment and rehabilitation, and organizational and professional health and well-being of individuals under the direction of a physician. Travel required.
Essential Functions
Triage patients as directed by physicians, and other providers. Provides patient instruction as directed by physicians, and other providers.
Collects and monitors patient data, reporting patient data and patient needs to physicians, and other providers. Documents care consistent with documentation guidelines.
Evaluates athletes’ physical condition, response and progress and discusses with appropriate physician, Lead Athletic Trainer or Manager.
Interfaces with student athletes, parents, staff, coaches, physicians, athletic trainers, and auxiliary medical personnel for information exchange on status of athletes’ condidtion.
Observes and assists the fitting of athletic equipment.
May be required to cover practices and contests (home and away) during the pre-season, regular season, and post-season. Further, summer out-of-season athletic training office hours will be expected.
Will remain on 24-hour call during the time designated.
Responsible for working with the team Physician / Lead Athletic Trainer / Managerin planning, organization and implementation of pre-season (and post-season when indicated) physical examinations of all players.
Qualifications
Primary Location
SITE - Hughes Professional Center - 4100 Lake Drive - Grand Rapids
Department Name
Sports Medicine - Gerber
Employment Type
Full time
Shift
Day (United States of America)
Weekly Scheduled Hours
Hours of Work
Days Worked
Monday to Friday
Weekend Frequency
Variable weekends
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Last updated : 2024-04-30
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