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The Athletic Trainer is responsible for providing “Athletic Training Services” to student-athletes under the direction of the team physician or by written referral from a physician, and in accordance with the Kansas State Athletic Training Act. The Athletic Trainer must be able to work alone, but within a medical team. The Athletic Trainer is part of an actively engaged healing team committed to providing the highest medical care for the injured student-athletes. This position provides first aid services, injury evaluation, injury treatment, rehabilitation and makes appropriate physician referrals. The Athletic Trainer must make accurate calls for student-athletes to return to play following appropriate medical recommendations.
Job Responsibility:
Provide direct care of athletic injuries during practice, games and scrimmages
Refer needed treatment to the appropriate facilities
Document accurate records of injuries/treatment provided in a timely manner via electric injury tracking system and to participate in data collection/research for improving clinical outcomes at the unit, department and hospital levels within the Youth Sports Medicine Program
Coordinates pre-participation exams and maintains an accurate list of athletes medical eligible to compete under district and state rules and regulations
Provides community education in the area of sports medicine including development of a student Athletic Training program
Must be able to perform the professional, clinical and or technical competencies of the assigned unit or department
Requirements:
Bachelors Degree from an accredited 4-year program
High School Graduate
Certified Athletic Trainer - Board of Certification for the Athletic Trainer (BOC ATC)