Description

For further information or to apply, please visit careers.fiu.edu and reference Job Opening ID #536936

Assigned Sport: Soccer OR Basketball

Florida International University's Athletics Department is seeking a Athletic Trainer to support the health, safety, and performance of student-athletes. The Athletic Trainer will assist with the prevention, evaluation, treatment, and rehabilitation of athletic injuries, as well as provide coverage for practices, competitions, and team-related activities. The role also includes maintaining medical records in compliance with departmental and NCAA requirements, collaborating with coaches and medical staff, and promoting the overall well-being of student-athletes.

Duties include:

• Works cooperatively with and under the direction of the team physician and standing order protocols in respect to evaluation, treatment, modality use and rehabilitation of athletic injuries. Assists the team physician in determining whether a student-athlete is medically fit for participation in practices and/or games.
• Assists with supervising the athletic training facility, including request and requisitioning of equipment and supplies, and secured storage and inventory control of equipment and supplies. Assist with maintaining clean and organized medical facility.
• Assists in the coordination and administration of student-athlete (pre-participation/post-season) physical exams.
• Educates the student-athletes, coaches, student athletic trainers on injury trends, injury potential and safety and prevention strategies.
• Responsible for following procedures within our concussion management plan and educating student-athletes, coaches and staff on concussion safety.
• Maintains thorough medical records of the student-athletes healthy history, insurance coverage, medical referrals, injury treatments and rehabilitation in the department EMR.
• Assists with correspondence and securing authorizations for medical referrals for coordination and utilizing the student-athletes primary insurance to assist with cost mitigation.
• Consults with university/department psychologist and refers students experiencing mental wellness issues to appropriate personnel.
• Assists with coordination, supervision and administration of educational and practical experiences for DAT's, graduate assistants, interns and student athletic trainers as governed by the NATA. Assists with GA/student selection and administration of GA orientation. Assists with supervision of student athletic trainers.
• Serves as liaison for student-athletes with physicians, medical specialists, student counseling services, student health services, local hospitals, and other health care facilities as necessary.
• Works cooperatively with coaches and equipment staff in selecting the protective      equipment and checking it for safety.
• Coordinates sports medicine services for visiting teams.
• Maintains confidentiality for the department. Treats with utmost confidentiality and sensitivity any matter pertaining to academic, medical and personal data of student athletes and any information either directly or indirectly impacting the University and/or Athletic Department.
• Adheres to all State of Florida, University, NCAA, Conference USA and department rules and policies pertaining to the position of Athletic Trainer. Reports any known NCAA violations or concerns to the Director of Athletic Compliance and be responsible for the monitoring of any subordinate as it relates to NCAA regulations.

Clery Notice

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To obtain a paper copy of the report, please visit the FIU Police Department located at 885 SW 109th Avenue, Miami, FL, 33199 (PG5 Market Station).

Pay Transparency

Florida International University will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant.  However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of  their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.

FIU is a member of the State University System of Florida and an Equal Opportunity, Equal Access, Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in an appropriate area of specialization. Preference Master's degree or experience as a graduate assistant or intern in an athletic program.     

• National Athletic Trainer Association Certificate - BOC                         
• State Athletic Training Licensure (eligible or licensed)      
• CPR/Standard First Aid Certification