Summary of Company:
Lindsey Wilson College is a private college located in Columbia KY, located in Central Kentucky, is seeking applicants for four (4) staff athletic trainer positions within the Lindsey Wilson College Sports Medicine Department. This position is a full-time, 11-month appointment, with the state date to be determined by number of applicants and relocation. Lindsey Wilson College is a member of the Mid-South Conference and the National Association for Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA). Lindsey Wilson sponsors 36 varsity/junior varsity sports programs consisting of 900+ athlete-student athletes.
Position Title: Staff Athletic Trainer
Starting Salary: $45,000 with benefits (Additional assistance with relocation will be provided)
Reports TO: Head Athletic Trainer
Qualifications:
Year of Experiences: 0-1 years of experiences.
Education: Bachelor’s or master’s in athletic training from a CAATE accredited college or university
Certification/Licenses: Must be Board of Certification (BOCATC) certified; Must be licensed or eligible for licensure through the Kentucky Medical Board of Licensure; Must be certified in ALS/BLS from the American Heart Association/American Red Cross.
Additional Requirements: Must have a valid driver’s license and have a current NPI Number
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Applied Knowledge: Staff athletic trainers must have knowledge of a large range of medical problems and conditions, including but not limited to: Orthopedic/Musculoskeletal, General Medical, Psychological, etc. Assessment and evaluation skills need to be proficient, with areas of growth to occur.
- Decision Making Skills: Staff athletic trainers need to have the ability to think critically regarding assessment, treatment, rehabilitation, and return to play decisions, as per standing orders and state licensure guidelines.
- Attention to Detail: Staff athletic trainers should be thorough and detailed in their injury documentation and tracking, along with their assessment and evaluation of athletic-related injuries and illnesses.
- Interpersonal Skills: Staff athletic trainers must have the ability to communicate effectively in high stress/pressure situations when taking to patients, medical professionals, staff and coaches.
- Organization: Staff athletic trainers must have the ability to organize, prioritize, and perform multiple tasks with little to no supervision.
- Autonomy: Staff athletic trainer need to be able to making independent decision regarding assessments, treatments, rehabilitation and return to play. Staff Athletic trainers need to be able to work independently, with the cumulative support of the Sports Medicine department.
Specific Duties and Responsibilities:
- Onsite care and management of injuries and illnesses including prevention, evaluation, management, and rehabilitation.
- Assess risk of injury, perform ergonomic evaluation and coaching, self-care implementation and overall wellness promotion.
- Coordinate and implement injury prevention programs and customized preventative strategies and program for each patient.
- Minimize risk of injury through awareness, education and prevention strategies.
- Provide accommodation recommendations, related to sport, for student athletes with restrictions and/or limitation based upon clinician evaluation and assessments.
- Communicate with physicians and coaching staff regarding injury statues of student-athletes.
- Responsible for administrative duties including electronic documentation for all patient encounters, filing and management of insurance claims and follow-ups, management and coordination of doctors/surgery appointments.
Description of Patients Responsible for: Lindsey Wilson sponsors 36 varsity/junior varsity sports programs consisting of 900+ athlete-student athletes. Sporting assignments will be decided upon successful hiring and personal preferences. Sporting assignments could include: Football (2), Men’s and Women’s Soccer, XC and Track/Field, Men’s and Women’s Basketball, Cheerleading/Dance, Men’s and Women’s Swim, Softball, Men’s and Women’s Golf, Men’s and Women’s Bowling.
Travel Responsibilities: Some travel may be required, based upon game coverage and athletic training room needs. Overnight travel may occur with conferences games, and post-season/Nationals travel as well.
Physical Requirements: Lifting 100 pounds maximum with frequent lifting and /or carrying of objects. Medium strength is required to position patients for examination. May assist patients as needed, helping them on and off the exam table, or carrying athletes off the field for further evaluation. Ability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends and holidays.
Supervisory Responsibilities: Staff athletic trainers will help supervise MSAT students and athletic training students observation students, both within the athletic training room and at the sport practice/game sites.
Additional Factors for Employments: Once selected, candidates will have to complete a background check and specific employment training before being work. Candidates must have a valid driver’s license. Lindsey Wilson College is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Information to Apply: To apply, please send or fax your cover letter, list of recommendations and resume either to (270-384-7373) or email (hr@lindsey.edu) to Human Resources Department, Lindsey Wilson College, 210 Lindsey Wilson Street, Columbia, KY 42728. The selection process will begin immediately and continue until the positions are filled.