Assistant Athletic Trainer II
| Company | Florida Gulf Coast University |
|---|---|
| Location | Florida, USA |
| Salary | $Not Provided – $Not Provided |
| Type | Full-Time |
| Degrees | Bachelor’s, Master’s |
| Experience Level | Mid Level, Senior |
Requirements
- This position requires either seven years of directly related full-time experience or, as an alternative, a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in Athletic Training, Sports Medicine, or closely related field and three years of full-time experience directly related to the job functions.
- Full-time professional athletic training experience in higher education athletics.
- Current athletic trainer certification by the Board of Certification for the Athletic Trainer (BOC).
- Licensed as an athletic trainer in Florida or eligible at the time of employment.
- Current American Red Cross CPR/AED certification.
- Experience operating a personal computer and proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and Outlook).
- Valid driver’s license and the ability to travel throughout the country.
- Any appropriate combination of relevant education, experience, and/or certifications may be considered.
Responsibilities
- Provides daily healthcare for student-athletes including injury and illness prevention and assessment, referral and follow-up, rehabilitation, and reconditioning.
- Complies with established policies and procedures related to emergency service, referrals and adherence to physician treatment guidelines.
- Communicates student-athlete injury and illness status and progress to the athletic training staff, team physicians, administrators, strength and conditioning staff, and coaches.
- Maintains appropriate and accurate medical records of injuries, treatment plans, and progress. Assures confidentiality of records.
- Processes, submits, and follows-up on athletic insurance claims.
- Serves as site coordinator for institutional and NCAA drug testing.
- Mentors Resident Athletic Trainers and Student Athletic Training Interns.
- Complies with all University and ASUN Conference regulations, as well as all NCAA rules and regulations. Remains current with all changes in NCAA, as well as changes to University and ASUN Conference rules and regulations regarding intercollegiate athletics. This includes the requirement for self-reporting any possible rule violations and participation in the annual NCAA continuing education programs including passing the NCAA certification test, if applicable. Any violation of NCAA rules is prohibited and may result in disciplinary action up to and including termination of employment.
- Maintains current knowledge of treatment modalities and preventive techniques related to sports injuries.
- Travels throughout the country and internationally as assigned.
- Performs other job-related duties as assigned.
Preferred Qualifications
- Master’s Degree from an accredited institution in Athletic Training, Sports Medicine, or closely related field.
- One year full-time professional athletic training experience in a National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division I institution.
- Experience with insurance pre-authorizations, claims filing, or claims processing.
- Experience providing clinical education and supervision of athletic training students.
- Experience with Electronic Medical Records (EMR) health systems software.