Provision of athletic medical care: Possess
the theoretical and practical knowledge to be able to practice independently in
most situations as an athletic trainer. This includes but is not limited to
clinical examination and diagnosis, therapeutic intervention, decisions
regarding injury prevention and risk management, and patient advocacy and
mediation between physicians, athletic department staff, and family members
when necessary.
Compliance: Ensuring
adherence to NCAA, American Southwest Conference, and Hardin-Simmons University
policies and procedures as they pertain to the practice of athletic training
within the college and university setting.
Organization and Administration: Documents
all patient encounters, assists with submission of qualifying secondary
insurance claims, assists with verification of primary insurance, completion
and collection of medical forms each year, as well as inventory and limited
budgeting for supplies.
Communication: Thorough
and frequent communication with fellow staff members, supervisors, physicians,
coaches, patients, and family members of patients when applicable.
Clinical Education: Serving
as a Clinical Preceptor to athletic training students in a CAATE accredited
Master of Athletic Training program.
Perform other duties as assigned by Director of Athletic
Training Services and/or Athletic Director.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Assist Full-Time Athletic Trainers w/ supervising athletic
training students and student-athletes in clinic, and during
practice/competition.
COMPETENCIES: This is your opportunity to demonstrate how your education and/or experience in your current or previous job relates to each function of this position.
Interview decisions are partially based on this information.
On a separate sheet of paper, write a paragraph for each competency listed below describing your background and qualifications in each area.
To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies.
Job Knowledge - Competent
in required job skills and knowledge; exhibits ability to learn and apply new
skills; keeps abreast of current developments; requires minimal supervision;
displays understanding of how the job relates to others; uses resources
effectively.
Communications - Expresses
ideas and thoughts verbally; expresses ideas and thoughts in written form;
exhibits good listening and comprehension; keeps others adequately informed;
selects and uses appropriate communication methods.
Quality Management - Looks
for ways to improve and promote quality; demonstrates accuracy and
thoroughness.
Strategic Thinking - Develops strategies
to achieve organizational goals; understands organization's strengths &
weaknesses; analyzes market and competition; identifies external threats and
opportunities; adapts strategy to changing conditions.
Adaptability - Adapts to changes
in the work environment; manages competing demands; changes approach or method
to best fit the situation; able to deal with frequent change, delays, or
unexpected events.
QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES (Language, Mathematical, Reasoning and Computer Skills):
LANGUAGE SKILLS: Ability to read,
analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals,
technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports,
business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present
information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients,
customers, and the general public.
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS: Ability to add,
subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers,
common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and
to draw and interpret bar graphs.
REASONING ABILITY: Ability to solve
practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations
where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of
instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
COMPUTER SKILLS: To
perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Word
Processing software; Spreadsheet software; Project Management software; Human
Resource systems and Contact Management systems.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:
Bachelor's degree from four-year college or university
required.
Master's degree preferred.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:
Board of Certification (BOC certification), possess or be
eligible for athletic training licensure in the State of Texas, CPR/AED for
Healthcare Providers or Professional Rescuers.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
The physical demands
described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to
successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable
accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform
the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly
required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand, walk,
sit and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee is occasionally
required to reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance.
The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to
10 – 25+ pounds.
The employee must occasionally lift and/or move 50
- 100 pounds.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include
close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth
perception and ability to adjust focus.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The work environment
characteristics described here are representative of those an employee
encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable
accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform
the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is
frequently exposed to outside weather conditions and extreme heat. The employee
is occasionally exposed to extreme cold.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
This position
is a Non-Exempt/Hourly Staff Position (Part-Time/No Benefits).
Approximately 20
– 29 hours per week is expected. The weekly schedule will vary depending on
projects, events and/or deadlines with an average of 20 hours per week.
All hours worked beyond 40 hours in
a single work week will be compensated at time and a half, per FLSA guidelines.
Must have and
maintain a valid Class C Driver’s License and maintain a clear driving record
to be insurable under the university liability policy.
Must be able to
drive to complete work assignments on and off campus, as needed.
Additional travel may be required on
occasion to attend training, meetings, etc.
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS: For more information concerning benefits offered to HSU employees, see the HSU Benefits Summary on the HSU website.