Athletic Trainer - Sheridan School District

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The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) has a unique combination of education, research, and clinical programs that encourages and supports teamwork and diversity. We champion being a collaborative health care organization, focused on improving patient care and the lives of Arkansans.
 

UAMS offers amazing benefits and perks (available for benefits eligible positions only):

• Health: Medical, Dental and Vision plans available for qualifying staff and family
• Holiday, Vacation and Sick Leave
• Education discount for staff and dependents (undergraduate only)
• Retirement: Up to 10% matched contribution from UAMS
• Basic Life Insurance up to $50,000
• Career Training and Educational Opportunities
• Merchant Discounts
• Concierge prescription delivery on the main campus when using UAMS pharmacy

Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions you should review before applying for the opening.  To apply for the position, please click the Apply link/button.

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Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in Athletic Training or related field

• Certified NATABOC

Preferred Qualifications:

• One year of athletic training experience

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Responsibilities:

• Perform required administrative duties.

• Maintain documentation of patient/athlete interaction on appropriate forms, including documentation of any necessary follow up.

• Maintain records of athletic injuries treated.

• Collaborate with coaches and UAMS to assist with insuring athletes are current on health supervision exams/ pre-participation physical exams.

• Keep athletic training room neat, organized, and safe.

• Assist with supply ordering and maintain organized, and safe.

• Assist with supply ordering and maintain organization and inventory of supplies/ equipment.

• Assist the sports medicine coordinator in budgeting related to assigned school.

• Assist with the referral and scheduling of athletes to appropriate healthcare providers.

• Coordinator with school and district personal on implementation of emergency action plans and sports medicine related decisions.

• Ensure the school insurance claim form is completed and appropriately disseminated. 

• Patient and athlete education and advocacy.

• Communicate effectively with patients, parents, coaches, and other healthcare providers.

• Acts as liaison between athletes needing medical treatment/ therapy services and families, coaches, and healthcare providers.

• Ensures the athlete and family understand the treatment plan.

• Participate and organize youth sports injury prevention initiatives as assigned. Provide consultations on wellness, risk reduction, and safe participation in sporting events.

• Conduct athletic injury and youth sports safety in-services at assigned schools. Be available by phone to assigned school when not on campus.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

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Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.

Pre-employment Screening Requirements:

This position is subject to pre-employment screening (criminal background, drug testing, and/or education verification). A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication alone shall not disqualify an applicant except as provided by law. Any criminal history will be evaluated in relationship to job responsibilities and business necessity.  The information obtained in these reports will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law. 

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