Salve Regina University Hiring for Athletic Trainer at Rhode Island, United States Full Time

BASIC FUNCTION:

• Salve Regina University is an NCAA Division III institution
  competing in the Commonwealth Coast Conference. Staff Athletic
  Trainers (ATs) work under the direction and supervision of the Head
  Athletic Trainer (Head AT) and Team Physician to provide health
  care to approximately 600 varsity student-athletes competing on 20
  teams.
• Salve’s staff of four Athletic Trainers provide injury and
  illness prevention, wellness promotion and education, emergency
  care, examination and clinical diagnosis, therapeutic intervention
  and rehabilitation of injuries and medical conditions for the
  University’s varsity student-athletes in the Athletic Training
  Clinic and on the field.
• The Athletic Trainer will serve as the primary Athletic
  Training services provider for teams to be determined by the Head
  AT and includes some travel.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide medical coverage for practices and competitions as
  deemed necessary by the Head AT, including travel for some away
  contests.
• Regular evaluation, treatment, rehabilitation, and referral of
  varsity student-athletes’ injuries and conditions.
• Documentation of injuries, therapy, referrals, and other
  pertinent interactions.
• Provide communication between student-athletes, coaches, Team
  Physician, and administrators as necessary.
• Referral to and communication with appropriate external
  healthcare practitioners.
• Assist with inventory, ordering, and maintenance of the Sports
  Medicine department supplies and equipment.
• Provide supervision and training for student workers in the
  Athletic Training Room.

OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Comply with OSHA regulations that pertain to blood-borne
  pathogens.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Head Athletic Trainer
  or Director of Athletics.

LICENSES, TOOLS, AND EQUIPMENT:

• BOC Certification
• Rhode Island Athletic Training License (to be obtained before
  the date of hire)
• Appropriate Emergency Cardiac Care certification as required by
  the BOC

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS:

The incumbent is subject to both inside and outside work and could
encounter extreme weather conditions.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree, required; Master’s Degree, preferred.
• Excellent organizational, interpersonal, communication, and
  computer skills, are essential.
• Demonstrated ability to work with and relate well to
  students.
• Strong work ethic, passion for the profession, and commitment
  to student-athletes.
• The successful candidate will demonstrate exemplary ethical
  conduct and conformance to University policies and procedures, as
  well as conference and NCAA rules and regulations. The candidate
  should possess quality clinical skills and knowledge, and a strong
  ability to work autonomously within department guidelines.
  Experience working with collision sports, such as football and ice
  hockey, is preferred.

Additional Information:

Salve Regina University offers generous benefits to eligible
employees including:

• health and dental coverage
• life insurance
• long-term disability
• 403B plan
• tuition benefits and more

Salve Regina University strives to provide equal opportunity in
employment and education to all employees, students and applicants.
No employee, student or applicant shall be discriminated against or
harassed on the basis of race, color, national and ethnic origin,
sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion,
disability, age, marital or parental status, military or veteran
status, genetic information or any other basis protected by
applicable federal or state law, in the administration of Salve
Regina’s employment policies, education policies, admission
policies, scholarship and loan programs, athletic and other
University administered programs. In accordance with Title IX, it
does not discriminate on the basis of sex in any of its educational
programs or activities. Salve Regina is also committed to making
its programs and campus accessible to its visitors and compliant
with all applicable non-discrimination laws.

Application Instructions:

Applicants must apply online for any open staff and faculty
positions by providing a cover-letter and resume. Pre-employment
background checks and reference checks are required of successful
candidates. Salve Regina University participates in E-verify.

URL: www.salve.edu