ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR SPORTS MEDICINE – SOFTBALL

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TITLE: ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR SPORTS MEDICINE – SOFTBALL SUPERVISOR: ASSOCIATE/ASSISTANT AD – DIRECTOR SPORTS MEDICINE MEDICAL DIRECTOR: TEAM PHYSICIAN SPORT COVERAGE: SOFTBALL

QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor’s Degree Master’s Degree BOC certification State of Texas licensure – Process CPR/AED certified – health care provider/professional rescuer Blood Borne Pathogens annual training – OSHA compliant Post graduate level experience at a collegiate/university setting One to three years’ full-time experience at a collegiate/university setting Preferred: One to three years’ full-time experience with softball

ASSIGNMENT: Position available to serve as a full-time athletic trainer for the University of Houston.

TITLE: ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR SPORTS MEDICINE – SOFTBALL SUPERVISOR: ASSOCIATE/ASSISTANT AD – DIRECTOR SPORTS MEDICINE MEDICAL DIRECTOR: TEAM PHYSICIAN SPORT COVERAGE: SOFTBALL

QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor’s Degree Master’s Degree BOC certification State of Texas licensure – Process CPR/AED certified – health care provider/professional rescuer Blood Borne Pathogens annual training – OSHA compliant Post graduate level experience at a collegiate/university setting One to three years’ full-time experience at a collegiate/university setting Preferred: One to three years’ full-time experience with softball

ASSIGNMENT: Position available to serve as a full-time athletic trainer for the University of Houston. Duties include: Texas Occupation Code 451 Report to the Director of Sports Medicine
Under the direction or delegated authority of a physician(s) licensed in Texas e.g. Medical Director(s) Written, verbal or standing orders
Comply with all NATA Code of Ethics, BOC Standards of Professional Practice, State of Texas Athletic Training Laws and CAATE Standards Responsible for all guidelines set forth by the NCAA and the Committee on Competitive Safeguard and Medical Aspects of Sports (CSMAS) Responsible for all guidelines set forth by the NATA position statements as they refer to the health and safety of all student-athletes and standards of “best practice”. Understand, follow and help maintain the policy and procedures of the sports medicine department Understand, follow and help maintain the Catastrophic Injury Preparation and Prevention Training, Emergency Action Plans and Catastrophic Incident Plan Understand, follow and help maintain the Drug Education and Testing Program Understand, follow and help manage the ordering and budgeting of the athletic training room supplies and equipment Understand, follow and help manage medical bills, insurance claims and payments of athletic related medical expenses Assist the director of sports medicine in evaluating, and assigning staff ATs to specific sport assignments Assist the director of sports medicine with administrative duties as assigned Risk Reduction, Wellness and Health Literacy Assessment, Evaluation and Diagnosis Critical Incident Management Therapeutic Intervention Healthcare Administration and Professional Responsibility Electronic medical records (EMR) – HIPAA compliant Conduct team meetings to inform and educate student-athletes, coaching staff and administrators on health care and wellness promotion e.g. Catastrophic Injury Preparation and Prevention, Hydration, Drug Testing Policy, Mental Health, Concussion Management Protocol Communicate with AT staff and team physicians on appropriate plans and progressions of injuries Communicate with student-athletes, coaches and parents on appropriate plan and progressions of injuries Attend scheduled team practices and both home and away games/events as necessary Preceptor in clinical instruction and supervision of athletic training students in CAATE accredited Masters Athletic Training Education Program Conduct yourself in a professional and ethical manner

COMPENSATION: Full-time benefited employee 1year appointment letter Monthly pay schedule Base salary: TBD based on experience Post season incentive package

APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Submit the following to the contact listed below Resume List of references with contact information

Application materials should be emailed directly to:

Casey Kyriacopoulos Director of Operations - Sports Medicine cekyriac@Central.UH.EDU M: (434) 996-7146

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Now receiving and reviewing applicant resumes. Will continue to take applicants until position is filled. Final decisions and selections are based upon references, committee interview and candidate meeting the qualifications mentioned above.