Assistant Athletic Trainer / Physical Therapist

About the role

The Department of Athletics at the University of Virginia is seeking a dual certified Athletic Trainer / Physical Therapist to support the Sports Medicine program. Assistant Athletic Trainers are typically assigned oversight of one primary sports program and may serve in a supporting capacity for a secondary sports program. They are responsible for assisting the Senior Associate AD for Sports Medicine in the prevention, evaluation, treatment, referral and rehabilitation of injuries/illnesses of student-athletes. They may supervise part time athletic trainers, graduate assistants, or student workers. They perform their work independently, under limited supervision.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the daily health care of student-athletes
• Record and maintain appropriate medical records for treatment given
• Interface with various internal and external personnel for referral purposes and information exchange
• Provide guidance to part time athletic trainers, graduate students, and undergraduate students in the Sports Medicine unit
• Assist in various teaching responsibilities and in clinical education, providing support in the administrative management of the Sports Medicine unit
• Medical coverage of men's basketball, and/or other sports as needed
• Transport student-athletes to medical appointments
• Other miscellaneous job-related duties as deemed necessary by the Senior Associate AD for Sports Medicine

Qualifications

Required Education: Bachelor's Degree.

Required Experience: Two years of certified athletic trainer experience in an NCAA institutional athletic environment.

Required Licensure: Eligibility for State Licensure as an Athletic Trainer and Physical Therapist; Certified Athletic Trainer per the National Athletic Trainers Association Board of Certification (NATABOC); CPR/AED certifications; Valid driver's license and personal transportation.

Preferred Qualifications

• Masters or Doctoral Degree
• 3+ years' experience working in a Division I-A institution
• NBA experience
• First Aid/CPR Instructor
• Experience working in the supervision and education of student interns and graduate assistants
• Experience providing Sports Medicine coverage for men's basketball and/or acute injuries
• Experience with performance technologies / movement assessments / post-operative rehabilitation
• CES, PES, FMS, cupping, and/or Graston certifications preferred

Skills

• Knowledge of NCAA, ACC and institutional rules and regulations
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituents in a diverse community
• Demonstrates genuine concern and interest for the welfare of student-athletes
• Ability to read, understand, follow, and enforce safety procedures
• Knowledge of CPR and emergency medical procedures
• Ability to evaluate therapeutic requirements for student-athletes, and to fit and modify therapeutic and/or protective equipment
• Ability to function professionally in highly stressful situations and to provide clear information on an impromptu basis to individuals or groups of people
• Ability to maintain poise in emergency situations and effectively interact with people in a calm, positive manner
• Ability and desire to perform accurate, detail-oriented work, manage multiple tasks simultaneously, and maintain confidentiality and a professional demeanor
• Ability to make administrative/procedural decisions and sound judgments
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with members of the health care and performance team
• Organizational and computer skills
• Ability to relate to both men's and women's athletic injuries and rehabilitation of injuries to student-athletes required

Pay

Anticipated hiring range: $95,000-$105,000, dependent upon qualifications.

Schedule

This is an in person position located on the UVA Grounds in Charlottesville, VA. This is an exempt-level, benefited position.

Physical demands & work environment

• Job requires standing for prolonged periods, frequently bending/stooping, reaching (overhead, extensive, and repetitive)
• Repetitive motion: computer keyboard
• Proficient communicative, auditory and visual skills
• Attention to detail and ability to write legibly
• Ability to lift/push/pull 50 - 100lbs
• May be exposed to noise, radiation, radioactive materials, blood/body fluids and infectious disease