Associate Athletic Therapist

University of Rhode Island, United States

Updated: 7 days ago
Location: Kingston, PENNSYLVANIA
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Posting Details
Position Information


Posting Number SF01761
Job Title Associate Athletic Therapist
Position Number 108006
FTE 1.00
FLSA Exempt
Position Type Professional Staff
Union PSA/NEA - Professional Staff Assoc
Pay Grade Level Grade Level : 9
Pay Grade Range Hiring Salary: $52,500
Status Full-time, Limited, Calendar Year

Department Information


Department Athletics Administration
Contact(s)
Please note: Job applications must be submitted directly online only at: (https://jobs.uri.edu )
Contact Phone/Extension
Contact Email
Physical Demands
Campus Location Kingston
Grant Funded No
Extension Contingency Notes
This is a full time calendar year position, limited to June 1, 2025 with anticipated renewal.
Job Description Summary
The search will remain open until the position has been filled. First consideration will be given to applications received by April 30, 2024. Applications received after April 30, 2024, may be reviewed depending on search progress and needs, but are not guaranteed full consideration.
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BASIC FUNCTION:
Assist in the prevention, care, and rehabilitation of athletic injuries to those athletes involved in Intercollegiate Athletics at the University of Rhode Island.
Duties and Responsibilities
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Manage the athletic injuries under the direct supervision of Team and consulting physicians.
Assist with the supervision and management of the co-educational athletic treatment facilities including Tootell, the Ryan Center and satellite facilities.
Provide athletic training coverage for Division 1 Athletic team(s) including pre-season, in-season, post-season, off-season, weekends, and holidays.
Assist with capital equipment, inventory, budgeting and ordering of supplies as required.
Assist with the NCAA and Athletic Department drug testing programs.
Assist with other Athletic Department and Sports Medicine Department policy and procedures development.
Travel with the team(s) as necessary.
OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Maintain and update medical records and procedures as needed.
Maintain and update athletic insurance claims procedures through Sports Medicine Department.
Coordinate, organize and facilitate all medical appointments for team members.
Assist with internships/externships within Sports Medicine Department.
Assist with educational programs and informational upgrades to sports medicine Page of Athletic Department website.
Maintain status in good standing with National Athletic Trainer’s Association (NATA) and RI State Licensing requirements.
Perform other duties as assigned.
LICENSES, TOOLS, AND EQUIPMENT:
Certification by NATA; Eligibility for RI State Athletic Training License.
Required Qualifications
REQUIRED:
1. Master’s degree in athletic training or physical education or a related field at time of appointment.
2. Minimum of two years of athletic training experience in college/university Athletics or at the Professional Level (this may include experience gained during graduate and undergraduate training).
3. Earned certification by the National Athletic Trainers’ Association.
4. Demonstrated eligibility for Rhode Island Athletic Trainers’ Licensure.
5. Demonstrated ability to prepare and present detailed studies and reports, including recommendations concerning the substance of the studies, to various sized groups.
6. Demonstrated strong verbal and interpersonal communication skills.
7. Demonstrated proficiency in written communication skills.
8. Demonstrated ability to work with diverse groups/populations.
Preferred Qualifications
PREFERRED:
1. Earned additional supplemental credentialing (e.g., Emergency Medical Technician, Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist, etc.)
2. Demonstrated administrative experience with all aspects of athletic insurance claims and processing procedures.
3. Demonstrated computer skills, including knowledge of athletic training-related software (i.e., IMPACT, SIMS, Vivature or other athletic training-related software).
4. Demonstrated experience with budgetary processes (including bids, ordering, purchasing, repair requisitions, etc.)
5. Demonstrated experience with general drug testing policies and procedures, (including NCAA annual testing program.)
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ALL REQUIREMENTS ARE SUBJECT TO POSSIBLE MODIFICATION TO REASONABLY ACCOMMODATE INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES.
Environmental Conditions
This position is subject to both inside and outside work and extreme cold and hot temperatures can be encountered. This position involves traveling throughout the University and could, on occasion, require physical activities such as bending, reaching, ascending, and descending stairs, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, etc.
Posting Date 04/16/2024
Closing Date
Special Instructions to Applicants
Please attach the following 3 (PDF) documents to your online Employment Application:

(#1) Cover letter.
(#2) Resume.
(#3) Other Document – References – the names and contact information of three professional references. (Note: this document is required even though references may be listed on the application).
Quicklink for Posting https://jobs.uri.edu/postings/13223

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