ATHLETIC TRAINER

ATHLETIC TRAINER - (T227227)

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ATHLETIC TRAINER

University of Alabama at Birmingham

 The University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) seeks an Athletic Trainer. The Trainer has direct patient contact primarily for evaluating and treating medical and musculoskeletal pathology consistent with the scope and practice of athletic training clinical competencies defined by the Board of Certification and the State of Alabama Athletic Training Affiliated Credentialing Board. This position will outline tasks with minimal supervision in and off the field. This position has access to and knowledge of confidential medical information regarding patients' medical history; access to this information is crucial in evaluating and treating patients and athletes. The ability to lift up to 50 pounds maximum with frequent lifting/and or carrying objects weighing up to 25 pounds is required. 

 

Key Roles & Responsibilities

• Provide preventive and rehabilitative medical treatments for student athletes according to departmental protocol 

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ATHLETIC TRAINER - (T227227)

Description

 

ATHLETIC TRAINER

University of Alabama at Birmingham

 The University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) seeks an Athletic Trainer. The Trainer has direct patient contact primarily for evaluating and treating medical and musculoskeletal pathology consistent with the scope and practice of athletic training clinical competencies defined by the Board of Certification and the State of Alabama Athletic Training Affiliated Credentialing Board. This position will outline tasks with minimal supervision in and off the field. This position has access to and knowledge of confidential medical information regarding patients' medical history; access to this information is crucial in evaluating and treating patients and athletes. The ability to lift up to 50 pounds maximum with frequent lifting/and or carrying objects weighing up to 25 pounds is required. 

 

Key Roles & Responsibilities

• Provide preventive and rehabilitative medical treatments for student athletes according to departmental protocol 
• Maintain detailed records concerning injury/treatment status 
• Oversee and supervise the activities of student and graduate assistants 
• Assist with administration duties, such as reviewing insurance and billing information, and maintaining supply inventories 

 

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities & Work Characteristics  

• Problem-solving 
• Great Customer service 
• Effective Communication 
• Attention to detail 
• Enthusiastic 
• Ability to work on a team 
• Organizational Skills 
• Medical Records 
• Time Management 
• Interpersonal Skills 
• Flexibility 
• Ability to multitask 
• Solid written and verbal communication skills 
• Medical Terminology 
• Critical Thinking Skills 
• Compassion 

 

Salary Range:  $45,395- $73,770

 

Qualifications

 

Education**  **

• Bachelor's degree in Physical or Health Education, Exercise Physiology or a related field and two (2) years of related experience required.
• Work experience may NOT substitute for education requirement.
• Currently certified as an Athletic Trainer by the Board of Certification (BOC). Must obtain licensure for Athletic Training by the State of Alabama upon hire.

 

Primary Location

: University

Job Category

: Athletics

Organization

: 311840000 Orthopaedic Surgery

Employee Status

: Regular

Shift: Day/1st Shift

Work Arrangement (final schedule to be determined by the department/hiring manager): Onsite

Equal Opportunity Statement: UAB is an Equal Employment/Equal Educational Opportunity Institution dedicated to providing equal opportunities and equal access to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, sex (including pregnancy), genetic information, age, disability, religion, and veteran’s status. As required by Title IX, UAB prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates. Individuals may report concerns or questions to UAB’s Assistant Vice President and Senior Title IX Coordinator. The Title IX notice of nondiscrimination is located at uab.edu/titleix.

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