Athletic Trainer
- Employer
- Salve Regina University
- Location
- Rhode Island, United States
- Salary
- Salary Not Specified
- Date posted
- Oct 13, 2022
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- Position Type
- Faculty Positions, Health & Medicine, Kinesiology, Exercise Physiology & Physical Education, Administrative, Student Affairs, Athletics
- Employment Type
- Full Time
Job Details
BASIC FUNCTION:
- Salve Regina University is an NCAA Division III institution competing in the Commonwealth Coast Conference. Staff Athletic Trainers (ATs) work under the direction and supervision of the Head Athletic Trainer (Head AT) and Team Physician to provide health care to approximately 600 varsity student-athletes competing on 20 teams.
- Salve's staff of four Athletic Trainers provide injury and illness prevention, wellness promotion and education, emergency care, examination and clinical diagnosis, therapeutic intervention and rehabilitation of injuries and medical conditions for the University's varsity student-athletes in the Athletic Training Clinic and on the field.
- The Athletic Trainer will serve as the primary Athletic Training services provider for teams to be determined by the Head AT and includes some travel.
- Provide medical coverage for practices and competitions as deemed necessary by the Head AT, including travel for some away contests.
- Regular evaluation, treatment, rehabilitation, and referral of varsity student-athletes' injuries and conditions.
- Documentation of injuries, therapy, referrals, and other pertinent interactions.
- Provide communication between student-athletes, coaches, Team Physician, and administrators as necessary.
- Referral to and communication with appropriate external healthcare practitioners.
- Assist with inventory, ordering, and maintenance of the Sports Medicine department supplies and equipment.
- Provide supervision and training for student workers in the Athletic Training Room.
- Comply with OSHA regulations that pertain to blood-borne pathogens.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the Head Athletic Trainer or Director of Athletics.
- BOC Certification
- Rhode Island Athletic Training License (to be obtained before the date of hire)
- Appropriate Emergency Cardiac Care certification as required by the BOC
The incumbent is subject to both inside and outside work and could encounter extreme weather conditions.
Requirements:
- Bachelor's Degree, required; Master's Degree, preferred.
- Excellent organizational, interpersonal, communication, and computer skills, are essential.
- Demonstrated ability to work with and relate well to students.
- Strong work ethic, passion for the profession, and commitment to student-athletes.
- The successful candidate will demonstrate exemplary ethical conduct and conformance to University policies and procedures, as well as conference and NCAA rules and regulations. The candidate should possess quality clinical skills and knowledge, and a strong ability to work autonomously within department guidelines. Experience working with collision sports, such as football and ice hockey, is preferred.
Additional Information:
Salve Regina University offers generous benefits to eligible employees including:
- health and dental coverage
- life insurance
- long-term disability
- 403B plan
- tuition benefits and more
Application Instructions:
Applicants must apply online for any open staff and faculty positions by providing a cover-letter and resume. Pre-employment background checks and reference checks are required of successful candidates. Salve Regina University participates in E-verify.
URL: www.salve.edu
Company
From our cornerstone mercy mission to the classic ideals of our liberal arts approach, tradition matters at Salve Regina. It’s woven throughout our 80-acre campus, embedded in our historic buildings and infused in the culture of Newport, Rhode Island.
Tradition at Salve Regina means we remember where we began. Since our founding by the Sisters of Mercy in 1934, we have grown to a community of more than 2,800 undergraduate and graduate students who proudly carry forward our mission in their personal and professional lives. Fully accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education, we are committed to fueling the imagination and encouraging the academic ambitions of our bright and curious students.
At Salve Regina, tradition blends seamlessly with progress. We empower students to explore their talents through diverse academic offerings, student organizations, service initiatives and athletic teams. Our collaborative learning environment and vibrant campus community inspire the pursuit of excellence and breach the limits of personal potential.
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