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ID #2230308
State Texas
City Huntsville
Full-time
Salary USD TBD TBD
Source Huntsville Memorial Hospital
Showed 2019-05-06
Date 2019-05-06
Deadline 2019-07-05
Category Et cetera
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Graduate Assistant Athletic Trainer

Texas, Huntsville 00000 Huntsville USA

Vacancy expired!

JOB SUMMARYThis position will be contracted through Huntsville Memorial Hospital;

to serve as a Graduate Assistant Athletic Trainer to Sam Houston State

University (SHSU). This is an individual contractor position. Primary

duty is to assist the Head Athletic Trainer of SHSU with Sports Medicine

duties and responsibilities.QUALIFICATIONSEducation:

College graduate with a bachelor's degree in kinesiology, physical

therapy or related field required.

Must be working towards a Master's Degree.

Licensure/Certification:

Bachelor's Degree

Valid license issued by the Texas Advisory Board of Athletic

Trainers

BOC Certified

CPR/BLS certified upon employment

Experience:

Previous physical therapy and/or athletic training experience

preferred.

JOB DUTIES:

Visit various entities on a weekly basis( with contract)

Call or visit various entities periodically( without contract)

Evaluation and Rehabilitation of athletic injuries, based on

Advisory Board of Athletic Trainers and the Texas Occupations Code

for Health Professions, and Scope of Practice.

Refer injuries to appropriate physician based on Athletic Trainer's

discretion and independent judgment.

Primary provider of medical services for various high school

sporting events.

Pursue and maintain productive relationships with area high schools.

Collaborate with Physical Therapist in Center for Rehabilitation as

needed to prepare athletes for return to play.

Athletic Injury Prevention and Care:

Recognition, evaluation, and assessment of injuries

Immediate care of injuries

Treatment and rehabilitation of athletic injuries

Training and conditioning techniques

Taping and Bracing

Effectively communicate with the student athlete and staff

Policy Implementation:

Keeps informed of and complies with applicable state, conference,

and school regulations and policies.

Support and assist the administration in implementing all policies

governing student life and conduct.

Maintain records of athletic physicals, medical records, and

insurance records on each athlete.

Attend and participate in faculty/staff meetings.

Adhere to the Professional Code of Ethics of a teacher/educator and

athletic trainer at all times.

Required Skills:

Demonstrated ability to perform skills required for rehabilitation

of patients and athletes.

Desire to work within a comprehensive healthcare team.

Vacancy expired!

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