Athletic Trainer II - UMC Sports Medicine - 521883

Pay Grade/Pay Range:  $48,600 - $72,900 (Salaried E7)

Department/Organization: 208449 - UMC Sports Medicine

Normal Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00am to 4:45pm; some evening/weekend hours as needed

Job Summary: The Athletic Trainer II assists in the initial evaluation of injuries or illness sustained by an athlete. Identifies injury/illness risk factors associated with participation in competitive sports. Provides health care information and counsel to athletes, parents, and coaches. Provides guidance and training to entry-level trainers.

Additional Department Summary: The Athletic Trainer II supports patient services at the University Medical Center Sports Medicine Clinic. Assists in the treatment and healing plan for muscular-skeletal injury/disease rehabilitation for a full spectrum of patients, including athletes, children, and adults. May provide guidance and training to clinical learners.

Required Minimum Qualifications: Master's degree and three (3) years of athletic training experience. National Athletic Trainers Association certification. Current CPR and First Aid certification. State of Alabama Athletic Trainer's Association License or ability to obtain within six (6) months of employment.

Additional Required Department Minimum Qualifications: Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State of Alabama in good standing. Ability to perform patient care as directed by a physician, nurse practitioner or other qualified medical professional. Basic knowledge of NCAA Division I policies and procedures.

Final candidates who are not current University of Alabama employees must submit to and successfully pass a post-offer drug screen.

Skills and Knowledge: Proven customer service/public relations skills and the ability to work with diverse populations. Effective verbal and written communication skills. Ability to present information clearly and professionally throughout the patient care process. Knowledge/experience with electronic health record systems. Proficiency in the use of standard computer application software.

Skill in exercising initiative, judgment, problem-solving, and decision-making. Skill in organizing work to achieve clinic goals and objectives. Strong program coordination skills, attention to detail, and accuracy. Ability to cope in stressful conditions and multi-task in a fast-paced work environment. Ability to demonstrate tact, versatility, and adaptability. Ability to demonstrate a high degree of self-motivation and directional initiative, work collaboratively as a team member, think and plan strategically as part of a team.

Desire to exemplify the core values and mission of the organization, always exercise utmost discretion, diplomacy, and tact in patient/staff interactions. Willingness to learn and consistently deliver patient-centered high-quality customer-friendly service. Understands the need for strict confidentiality of protected health information and the requirement to follow HIPPA regulations at all times.

Punctual and reliable; ability to work extended hours during busier clinic periods.

Preferred Qualifications: NATABOC certification and NCAA Division I experience preferred.

Background Investigation Statement: Prior to hiring, the final candidate(s) must successfully pass a pre-employment background investigation and information obtained from social media and other internet sources. A prior conviction reported as a result of the background investigation DOES NOT automatically disqualify a candidate from consideration for this position. A candidate with a prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags will receive an individualized review of the prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags before a hiring decision is made.

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