Athletic Trainer - Youth Sports

Athletic Trainer - Youth SportsDays - Full Time

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.

Responsibilities and Essential Job Functions

• 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 medically 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.
• Provide "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 applicable State Athletic Trainers Practice Act.
• Develop and maintain evidence based treatment order-sets and practice management guidelines to be reviewed annually and approved by the team physician.
• Act as liaison between team/family physicians and specialist, the school Athletic Director, coaches, athlete and their parents.
• Coordinates pre/post participation exams and maintains and accurate list of athletes medically eligible to compete under district and state rules and regulations. Maintains accurate records of injuries and treatment provided in a timely manner.
• Complies with OSHA guidelines and HIPPA regulations and guidelines.
• Provides community education in the areas of sports injury prevention as directed by the Sports Medicine Program Director.
• Utilizes unit, department and hospital goals to link and integrate the Sports Medicine Program.
• Promotes active engagement in assigned schools by attending all pre/post season coaches/parent meetings and sports awards ceremonies.
• Must be able to perform the professional, clinical and or technical competencies of the assigned unit or department.
• These statements are intended to describe the essential functions of the job and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities. Skills and duties may vary dependent upon your department or unit. Other duties may be assigned as required.

Required Education and Experience

• Bachelors Degree in Athletic Training, Physical Education, Health or related field from an accredited college or university (Prior to 2022) OR
• Master's Degree in Athletic Training, Physical Education, Health or related field from an accredited college or university (After 2022)

Preferred Education and Experience

• Experience with Athletic Training/Sports Medicine emphasis.

Required Licensure and Certification

• CPR/ AED/ BLS - Other BLS
• Certified Athletic Trainer - Board of Certification for the Athletic Trainer (BOC ATC)
• Licensed Athletic Trainer (AT) - State Board of Healing Arts in the state of Kansas. OR
• Licensed Athletic Trainer (AT) - State Board of Healing Arts in the state of Missouri.

Important information for you to know as you apply:

• The health system is an equal employment opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, ancestry, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally-protected status. See also Diversity, Equity & Inclusion.
• The health system provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you need to request reasonable accommodations for your disability as you navigate the recruitment process, please let our recruiters know by requesting an Accommodation Request form using this link.
• Employment with the health system is contingent upon, among other things, agreeing to the health-system-dispute-resolution-program.pdf and signing the agreement to the DRP.

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