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Exemption Status: Exempt

A Brief Overview
The certified athletic trainer will provide athletic training services, under the direction of a licensed physician, to Washburn University who have contracted for those services. These services will include the rendering of urgent care, the assessment, management, treatment, rehabilitation and recondition of the student athletes whose conditions are within the professional preparation and education of the certified athletic trainer. The athletic trainer will carry out tasks with regard to the management of the Washburn athletic training outreach program and athletic training staff.

Education Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree Athletic Training, Exercise Science, Exercise Physiology, Physical Education or related field from 4-year college or university. Required
• Master's Degree Preferred

Experience Qualifications

• 1 year Athletic training experience. Preferred

Licenses and Certifications

• Athletic Trainer (AT) - KSBHA Required

What you will do

• Prevention, recognition, evaluation and immediate care, rehabilitation and reconditioning of athletic injuries.
• Incorporate use of modalities such as mechanical stimulation, heat, cold, light, air, water, electricity, sound, massage and the use of therapeutic exercises and reconditioning exercise.
• Provide athletic training coverage of assigned athletic events to include evening and weekend events.
• Pre-game/practice taping and preparation.
• Maintain accurate records of injuries and treatments.
• Make appropriate referrals for injured student athletes.
• Act as a liaison between physicians, Washburn University, athletes and their parents/coaches.
• Present educational programs for coaches, educators, parent groups, medical groups and civic organizations.

Travel Requirements

• 50% Will require travel for coverage of Washburn University games as part of our sports medicine agreement.

Required for All Jobs

• Complies with all policies, standards, mandatory training and requirements of Stormont Vail Health
• Performs other duties as assigned

Patient Facing Options

• Position is Patient Facing

Remote Work Guidelines

• Workspace is a quiet and distraction-free allowing the ability to comply with all security and privacy standards.
• Stable access to electricity and a minimum of 25mb upload and internet speed.
• Dedicate full attention to the job duties and communication with others during working hours.
• Adhere to break and attendance schedules agreed upon with supervisor.
• Abide by Stormont Vail’s Remote Worker Policy and will review and acknowledge the Remote Work Agreement annually.

Remote Work Capability

• On-Site; No Remote

Scope

• No Supervisory Responsibility
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• No Budget Responsibility No Budget Responsibility

Physical Demands

• Balancing: Continuously greater than 5 hours
• Carrying: Continuously greater than 5 hours
• Climbing (Ladders): Rarely less than 1 hour
• Climbing (Stairs): Occasionally 1-3 Hours
• Crawling: Rarely less than 1 hour
• Crouching: Continuously greater than 5 hours
• Driving (Automatic): Rarely less than 1 hour
• Driving (Standard): Rarely less than 1 hour
• Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination: Continuously greater than 5 hours
• Feeling: Continuously greater than 5 hours
• Grasping (Fine Motor): Continuously greater than 5 hours
• Grasping (Gross Hand): Continuously greater than 5 hours
• Handling: Continuously greater than 5 hours
• Hearing: Continuously greater than 5 hours
• Kneeling: Continuously greater than 5 hours
• Lifting: Continuously greater than 5 hours up to 50 lbs
• Operate Foot Controls: Continuously greater than 5 hours
• Pulling: Continuously greater than 5 hours up to 50 lbs
• Pushing: Continuously greater than 5 hours up to 50 lbs
• Reaching (Forward): Continuously greater than 5 hours up to 50 lbs
• Reaching (Overhead): Continuously greater than 5 hours up to 50 lbs
• Repetitive Motions: Continuously greater than 5 hours
• Sitting: Continuously greater than 5 hours
• Standing: Continuously greater than 5 hours
• Stooping: Continuously greater than 5 hours
• Talking: Continuously greater than 5 hours
• Walking: Continuously greater than 5 hours

Working Conditions

• Burn: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
• Chemical: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
• Combative Patients: Rarely less than 1 hour
• Dusts: Rarely less than 1 hour
• Electrical: Rarely less than 1 hour
• Extreme Temperatures: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
• Infectious Diseases: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
• Mechanical: Rarely less than 1 hour
• Needle Stick: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
• Noise/Sounds: Continuously greater than 5 hours
• Other Atmospheric Conditions: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
• Risk of Exposure to Blood and Body Fluids: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
• Risk of Exposure to Hazardous Drugs: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
• Hazards (other): Occasionally 1-3 Hours
• Vibration: Rarely less than 1 hour
• Wet and/or Humid: Occasionally 1-3 Hours

Stormont Vail is an equal opportunity employer and adheres to the philosophy and practice of providing equal opportunities for all employees and prospective employees, without regard to the following classifications: race, color, ethnicity, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, marital status, uniformed service, disability or genetic information. This applies to all aspects of employment practices including hiring, firing, pay, benefits, promotions, lateral movements, job training, and any other terms or conditions of employment.

Retaliation is prohibited against any person who files a claim of discrimination, participates in a discrimination investigation, or otherwise opposes an unlawful employment act based upon the above classifications.