Athletic Trainer

POSITION SUMMARY:

High Point University’s Athletic Trainer position provides medical care and athletic training services to High Point University student-athletes.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Provides medical care and athletic training services to High Point University student athletes. Evaluates injuries, develop and implement treatment and rehab programs, refer when appropriate and make return-to-play decisions. Serves as a preceptor in ATEP. Maintains positive work atmosphere by acting and communicating effectively with students, parents, faculty, co-workers, coaches and physicians. Other duties as assigned

ACCOUNTABILITY:

Ensures appropriate medical care for student athletes for assigned sports Provides supervision for athletic training students within CAATE-approved athletic training education program Education Bachelor's degree required Master's degree preferred Experience and Training Must be BOC Certified, NC Licensed athletic trainer or eligible, CPR/AED Certified Knowledge, Skills, Ability: Knowledge of athletic injuries, treatment methods, rehabilitation, record keeping, taping, and bracing methods Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work with others Excellent verbal and written communication skills Analytical, problem solving and reasoning ability; independent judgment Ability to maintain confidentiality Efficient organizational and time management skills Proficiency in Microsoft Office products and ability to utilize Presagia injury tracking software Ability to travel as required #J-18808-Ljbffr NATA