Summary

The Intercollegiate Athletics department at Barry University seeks two full time Staff Athletic Trainers.

The Staff Athletic Trainer position is an entry level appointment for Athletic Training service operations in health care for student-athletes in the NCAA Division II program for 12 sports teams. The position assists  the Head Athletic Trainer with all duties. The position also serves as a clinical instructor for undergraduate students in the CAATE Accredited B.S. degree program in Athletic Training.

Essential Functions

1.   Health Care Provider Services

• Primary evaluation of athletic injuries

• Formulate a clinical diagnosis by interpreting the signs and symptoms

• Referral of injured athletes to appropriate physician

• Administer therapeutic exercises and modalities to treat injuries

• Education of athletes and coaches to prevent injuries

• Apply appropriate immediate and emergency care procedures/proper activation of Emergency Action Plan

2.   Medical Records and Documentation-

• Pre-participation physicals on file for all athletes

• Completed injury reports

• HIPAA compliant

• Rehab tracking forms

• Knowledge of injury tracking software

3.   Clinical Supervision of Undergraduate Athletic Training Students

• Approved Clinical Instructor for the Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education [CAATE] accredited program

• Supervise students while performing injury evaluation, application of rehab protocols and modalities in accordance with CAATE and Board of Certification regulations

• Mentoring students on injury evaluation, taping applications, rehab techniques, emergency care, injury pathologies

4.    Risk Management

• Maintain current emergency action plan

• Educate individuals about appropriate use of equipment

• Monitor environmental conditions to facilitate safety

5.   -Leadership and Management Skills

• Maintain up-to-date sport schedules to ensure appropriate medical coverage

• Regular staff meetings to ensure continuity of care and collaboration of injuries

6.   Personal Effectiveness

• Articulate expectations and goals of students and graduate assistant athletic trainers

• Being able to adapt to an ever-changing schedule and maintaining appropriate priorities

• Taking initiative to better myself as a clinician and to better the athletic training department

• Maintain open lines of communication and availability with coaches and administrators

• Enhance depth of knowledge by attending symposiums and continual learning over time and maintaining professional credentials

Qualifications/Requirements

• A Bachelor's degree in any field is required. A Master's degree in Athletic Training or a related field is preferred.

• BOC certification and holding, or eligibility for Florida state licensure, is required.

• Must have analytical physical diagnostic skills

• Intermediate experience with MS Office sportsware, BIODEX, or related systems

• Basic filing and medical records maintenance in line with HIPAA and FERPA guidelines

• Must be able to operate therapeutic modalities and therapeutic exercise equipment and emergency care equipment.

• Excellent written and oral communications skills ; professional medical communications with terminology

• A valid driver's license as it relates to golf cart usage.

Benefits: Barry University offers a comprehensive benefits package to full-time employees that includes health, dental, vision, life insurance, retirement, tuition assistance, paid time off and work/life balance initiatives such as wellness programs, spirituality in the workplace, and training and development.

Barry University is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment.