Assistant Director, Sports Medicine

Position Title: Assistant Director, Sports Medicine Position Type: Regular Hiring Range: $77,600-$93,170 annually; Compensation will be based on education, experience, skills relevant to the role, and internal equity. Pay Frequency: Annual

A. POSITION PURPOSE

The Assistant Director of Sports Medicine is responsible for assisting in the developing, coordinating, and administering of all aspects of a Division I sports medicine program that serves approximately 425 intercollegiate student athletes. This includes administrative duties as well as any and all aspects relative to provide comprehensive, evidenced-based health care to SCU student-athletes. This individual will be responsible for maintaining a working relationship with student health services, team physicians, physical therapists, other health care professionals, coaches and parents of student athletes. The person in this position is responsible for abiding by all WCC and NCAA regulations and assisting to ensure departmental compliance.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Direct Prevention and Care of Student-Athlete Injuries and Illnesses for Assigned Programs Independently represent Santa Clara University as the certified athletic trainer for assigned SCU athletic-sanctioned events. This may include on or off campus practices, events, and/or competitions. Travel may be required. Evaluate injuries and/or illnesses for student-athletes. Refer to other medical personnel when professionally indicated. Design and implement treatment and/or rehabilitation programs for athletic injuries. Communicate with medical personnel regarding the medical care and treatment of athletic related injuries and/or illnesses. Create injury management plans that may include doctor visits, x-rays/scans, medical exams/studies, rehabilitation programs, and/or surgery for injured student-athletes. Provide onsite emergency care at assigned SCU athletic sanctioned practices, events, and/or competitions. Maintain compliance with respective injury reports, medical records, medical clearances, and sports medicine policy, procedure, & protocols. Conduct injury prevention assessments. Design and implement individualized injury prevention programs for student-athletes. Collect and evaluate injury prevention, performance, and/or injury record data. Ensure student-athlete compliance with pre-season physicals, required documentation for student-athlete clearance and participation. Maintain required documentation and forms for billing and processing insurance claims. Work in conjunction with the designated Insurance Coordinator to complete any necessary requirements for insurance processing. #J-18808-Ljbffr Santa Clara University