Associate Athletic Trainer, Baseball at The University of Oklahoma

The Associate Athletic Trainer Baseball under the medical-legal supervision of the head team physician and the head athletic trainer/AHCA with direct primary responsibility to baseball is responsible for the prevention evaluation management and rehabilitation of injury and illness within the Universitys comprehensive athletic medicine program; empowered with the unchallengeable authority to determine management and return to play of any ill or injured athlete as the athletic trainer deems appropriate; empowered with unchallengeable authority to cancel or modify any workout for health and safety reasons as they deems appropriate.Essential Functions:Primary medical care provider with dedicated responsibility to the mens baseball program.Emergency medicine preparedness.Develop and implement comprehensive emergency action plans.Coordinate the medical preparation of the baseball program.Ensure supply and equipment preparedness.Preventing recognizing diagnosing referring treating and rehabilitating injuries.Establishing criteria for safe return to practice and play and implementing the return-to-play process.Establishing and operating treatment facilities for both practice and game situations that follow national and local standards.Determining venue and activity settings requiring the on-site presence of the athletic trainer and team physician and which require that they be available.Maintaining accurate medical records for athletes.Supervision education and recruitment of undergraduate student aides.Specific oversight and supervision of Certified Athletic Trainer(s) assigned to the sport.Work with the Head Athletic Trainer physicians and other allied health care professionals to deliver quality healthcare to athletes.Other duties as assigned by the Head Athletic Trainer.Duties:Injury Prevention - athlete-focused and program-focused with coaches.Injury/Illness Evaluation - assess acute conditions and determine plan.Injury/Illness Management - implement care & treatment plan.Rehabilitation - operative & non-operative rehabilitation.Documentation - maintain athlete personal medical record.Administration - as warranted tasks with professional medical staff coaches compliance etc.Athlete workout - present for organized/supervised practices and strength & conditioning.Sport Competition - attend all home and away competitions.Required Education and Experience:Masters Degree AND;3 years of related experience.Certifications or Licenses:Certified Athletic Trainer by the Board of Certification (BOC) and/or Licensed Physical Therapist.Licensed per the Oklahoma State Board of Medical Licensure and Supervision or able to obtain licensure within 30 days of start date.Current CPR/AED certification.Knowledge and skills:Knowledge of athletic training techniques and their appropriate application.Skill set of manual and therapeutic modalities and evaluation of injury.Experience and abilities with a range of injury and illness.Proven record of implementing athlete treatment plans safely and effectively.Experience developing preventive management and return-to-play progressions.Working Conditions and Environmental Details:Ability to engage in repetitive motions and communicate effectivelyExposure to extreme temperature changesAbility to work outdoors in all weather conditions including in the heat and coldPhysical RequirementsMust be able to climb crouch pull push reach stand engage in repetitive motions communicate hear and see.Preferred Qualifications:5 years of professional experiencePositions Directly Supervised:Full-time athletic trainer(s) and undergraduate staff assigned to baseball.Special Instructions:If you are selected as a final candidate for this position you will be subject to The University of Oklahoma Norman Campus Tuberculosis Testing policy. To view the policy visit You Belong at the University of Oklahoma:The University of Oklahoma values our communitys unique talents perspectives and experiences. At OU we aspire to harness our innovation creativity and collaboration for the advancement of people everywhere. You Belong Here!Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:The University in compliance with all applicable federal and state laws and regulations does not discriminate on the basis of race color national origin sex sexual orientation marital status genetic information gender identity/expression (consistent with applicable law) age (40 or older) religion disability political beliefs or status as a veteran in any of its policies practices or procedures. This includes but is not limited to admissions employment housing financial aid and educational services.Required AttachmentsDocuments required for this position are listed under the Required Attachments section of this job listing. 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