Athletic Trainer - Military Veterans

Location: Moorhead, MN

Full/Part Time: Full Time

Employment Condition: Probationary

Job Description:

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Provide athletic training coverage to Minnesota State University Moorhead sport programs/events.

• Provide care to student-athletes as permitted under the Minnesota State Board of Medical Practice Athletic Trainer license. Athletic Trainers will have primary assignments with specific programs/events but must be able to cover any Minnesota State University Moorhead programs/events.

• Work autonomously to provide athletic training coverage of intercollegiate student-athletes during general athletic training facility hours, practices, and home and away events.

• Utilize knowledge and expertise to design, communicate and implement injury prevention programs and provide guidance on team nutrition, mental health, sleep, and other areas of well-being to optimize the student-athlete's health.

• Develop plans with stakeholders and utilize knowledge in monitoring potentially hazardous environmental conditions.

• Ensure successful communication with Athletic Trainer colleagues and the Associate Athletic Director for Athletic Training occurs to ensure adequate coverage, continuity of student-athlete care and opportunities for continuous improvement are recognized and responded to within Athletic Training.

Provide physical evaluation and treatment of student-athletes.

• Provide standard and immediate care procedures in emergency situations, independent of setting.

• Demonstrate autonomy to make lifesaving techniques, standard emergency procedures, and deciding whether further medical attention is necessary.

• Utilize expert knowledge in the domains of athletic training as defined by the National Athletic Trainers Association (NATA) BOC regarding injury and illness prevention, wellness promotion, examination, assessment, and diagnosis; therapeutic intervention; healthcare administration and professional responsibility.

• Design and implement specific treatment plans for each student-athlete dependent on their various needs. Recognize and refer to other healthcare professionals when warranted to optimize student-athletes care.

• Communicate daily with appropriate medical professionals (including orthopedic surgeons, physical therapists, physicians, physician assistants, chiropractors, and general health care providers) within their specialty areas for the advancement of treatments.

Maintain medical records/documentation.

• Maintain proper medical documentation daily using athletic training forms which meet nationally recognized standards.

• Demonstrate advanced knowledge and adhere to the standards set by NATA By-Laws; Code of Ethics and Position Statements; National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Policies and Recommendations; Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) Guidelines; and HIPAA regulations. These standards are set by the Minnesota Board of Medical Practice which regulates the practice of athletic training in the State of Minnesota and complies with the Minnesota Athletic Training Licensing process.

• This position will collaborate in the development, reassessment, and the implementation of policies and procedures pertaining to the delivery of healthcare services and the management of the athletic training facility.

Serve as Student Preceptor.

• Utilize specialized skills and knowledge to provide direct clinical supervision, instruction, and evaluation for each graduate athletic training student assigned.

• Develop and coordinate schedules with the graduate athletic training students to ensure an adequate clinical rotation.

• Provide constructive criticism and feedback at appropriate times.

• Attend meetings with the Athletic Training Program faculty quarterly or as needed to address the graduate athletic training students or the MSAT program.

Required Qualifications:

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• Required Education: Master's degree in Athletic Training from a CAATE -accredited program (Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education), Kinesiology, Exercise Science, or other related degree program.

• Current Professional Licensure/Certification: Certified Athletic Trainer by the Board of Certification with the ability to become a Licensed Athletic Trainer by the Minnesota Board of Medical Practice

• Certified in First Aid/CPR and AED for the Professional Rescuer

• Experience: 2 years of professional experience as a certified Athletic Trainer providing athletic training services in a clinic, high school, or university setting.

• Knowledge of:
  • Pathology of injuries and illnesses
  • Orthopedic clinical examination and diagnosis
  • Acute care of injury and illness
  • Pharmacology
  • Therapeutic modalities
  • Conditioning and rehabilitation exercise
  • Medical conditions and disabilities
  • Nutritional aspects of injury and illness
  • Psychosocial intervention and referral
  • Healthcare administration
  • Professional development and responsibility

Preferred Qualifications:

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• Demonstrated clinical and administrative effectiveness and ability to advise faculty, coaches, and student-athletes.

• Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain relationships with the local medical community and demonstrate knowledge of insurance requirements and procedures.

Other Requirements:

Applications must include: resume and cover letter.

NOTICE : In accordance with the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities Vehicle Fleet Safety Program, employees driving on college/university business who use a rental or state vehicle shall be required to conform to Minnesota State's vehicle use criteria and consent to a Motor Vehicle Records check.

The successful candidate must provide official transcripts of all academic work completed and, under U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services regulations, be able to accept work in the U.S. by the day employment begins.

Minnesota State University Moorhead is not a sponsoring agency for staff or management positions (e.g., H-1B visa). Applicants must currently be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Offers of employment are contingent upon the presentation of documents that demonstrate a person's identity and authorization to work in the United States, which are consistent with the provisions of the Immigration Reform and Control Act. Unfortunately, Minnesota State does not participate in the E-Verify program.

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