Certified Athletic Trainer (On Call) - Georgian Court University : Job Details

This position provides a full range of athletic training (AT) health care services for the University's NCAA II Division athletic teams. This includes , but is not limited to the prevention, evaluation, assessment, management, and treatment of injuries/illnesses, short-term and long-term rehabilitation of injuries, education and counseling of student-athletes, and related health care administration. Works in cooperation with and under the medical supervision of the Team Physician(s).

Pay rate: 45/hr

Essential Functions:

* Perform as certified athletic trainer in the prevention, evaluation, assessment, rehabilitation, management, treatment, and treatment of injuries and illnesses.

* Provide athletic training health care services for team practices and home contests.

* Make medical referrals and in consultation with supervising team physician, determine the medical clearance of student-athletes.

* Document and effectively communicate with coaches all medical restrictions for participation.

* Provide emergency care under the policies and procedures of the Office of Athletic Training and the Plan of Care with the supervising team physician(s).

* Assist with the formation and maintenance of student-athlete medical records.

* Maintain proper medical record keeping and documentation of all injuries and illnesses.

* Assist the Director of Sports Medicine with administrative responsibilities - including, but not limited to management / processing of insurance claims, review of policies and procedures, website management, supervision of student-workers or interns, etc.

* Share in the responsibilities of athletic training facility and fitness center maintenance and upkeep.

* Maintain proper certifications/licensure as required by the State of New Jersey.

* Abide by the National Athletic Trainers' Association Code of Ethics.

* Integrate the core values of respect, compassion, integrity, justice and service in all aspects of interaction.

* Perform other duties as assigned.

Secondary Responsibilities:

* Work with coaches and student-athletes to develop appropriate training regiments.

* Travel with teams and provide athletic training health care services

* Provide Athletic Training health care services for GCU camps and clinics (during contract period).

* Assist with facilitation of pre-participation physical exams.

* Assist in the implementation of institutional and NCAA student-athlete drug testing and education.

* Coordinate medical services for students majoring in Dance.

* Serve as a Clinical Preceptor for Seton Hall University's Entry-Level Graduate Athletic Training Program

Qualifications:

* Bachelor's Degree required.

* Certified Athletic Trainer by the Board of Certification.

* Licensed (or eligible for licensure) as an Athletic Trainer by the New Jersey Board of Medical Examiners.

* Current certification in CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer.

* Experience in an athletic training facility environment (collegiate preferred).

* Knowledge of NCAA regulations.

* Effective communication and interpersonal skills.

* Strong organizational skills.

* Strong computer skills and familiarity with electronic medical records

* Experience with Microsoft Office Suite

* Prior experience with neurocognitive and vestibular testing and rehabilitation.

* Maintain licensures/certifications in good standing through the completion of continuing education.

MUST BE US WORK AUTHORIZED