Description

The Sports Medicine department within the Intercollegiate Athletics office is seeking an Athletic Trainer to add to our department. As an Athletic Trainer for Omaha Athletics, you will be a member of the Omaha Sports Medicine Department working under the supervision of the Head Athletic Trainer and team physicians to deliver athletic health care for ‎intercollegiate athletes and athletic teams. This position is responsible for assisting the Sr. Associate AD of Athletic Performance with all aspects of the Athletic Training Program, including service/clinical responsibilities.

*Main sport coverage will be Softball (in-season and off-season). Position requires travel overnight and on weekends.

The University of Nebraska does not discriminate based on race, color, ethnicity, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, and/or political affiliation in its education programs or activities, including admissions and employment. The University prohibits any form of retaliation taken against anyone for reporting discrimination, harassment, or retaliation for otherwise engaging in protected activity.

Requirements

Responsibility Area:
Injury prevention, immediate/emergency care, clinical evaluation and diagnosis
Duties:
Injury prevention, immediate/emergency care, clinical evaluation and diagnosis (includes acute, chronic, and post-operative care or orthopedic and general medical conditions), making appropriate referrals, practice and event coverage (includes home and away contests in potentially extreme conditions (hot and cold environments)
Percentage Of Time
30
Essential Function:
Yes
Responsibility Area:
Treatment and rehabilitation of injuries
Duties:
Treatment and rehabilitation of injuries incurred by student-athletes at UNO. Requires experience with non-operative and post-operative conditions. Maintain timely and detailed medical records. Coach and student-athlete education. Knowledge of current modalities utilized in the common and advanced treatment of musculoskeletal and general medical conditions is required.
Percentage Of Time
30
Essential Function:
Yes
Responsibility Area:
Administration
Duties:
Administration includes, but not limited to, assisting with pre-participation physical exams and paperwork, completing insurance claim forms, injury tracking and record keeping, facilities maintenance, athletic training student records and scheduling. Must have good computer skills and experience with injury tracking software.
Percentage Of Time
25
Essential Function:
Yes
Responsibility Area:
Academic responsibilities
Duties:
Academic responsibilities include but may not be limited to clinical supervision of students in ATEP Program.
Percentage Of Time
10
Essential Function:
Yes
Responsibility Area:
Professional Responsibility
Duties:
Staff are expected to stay up to date with current, evidence-based, and clinical skills in athletic training. This will include attending continuing education events. Must operate in compliance with all moral and ethical practices required by the NATA and the BOC. Other duties as assigned by Head Athletic Trainer or Sr. Associate AD of Athletic Performance