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TitanHEALTH Athletic Trainer

College of Charleston • Fullerton, CA, United States • $200k - $250k / year • 2w ago

TitanHEALTH Athletic Trainer

Classification: Athletic Trainer II

Department: Student Health and Counseling

Sub-Division: Student Retention

Salary Range: $4,584 - $7,078 per month

Appointment Type: Ongoing

Time Base: Full Time

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

About CSUF:

Standing on 241 acres in the heart of Southern California, the University was founded in 1957 and has grown into a population of over 40,000 students. As Titans, we believe that diverse perspectives deepen our understanding. We are committed to giving students the support they need to graduate, while responding to California's revolving workforce needs.

Job Summary:

It is an exciting time to join Cal State Fullerton as we are an in-demand comprehensive University that is driven to shape the future of education and foster a vibrant community of diverse students, faculty, staff, and administrators who uphold values of inclusive excellence, free speech, and an environment free from discrimination.

About the Position:

The Student Health and Counseling Center strives to support students in achieving their academic, professional, and personal goals. We seek an exceptional individual to join our team as the TitanHEALTH Athletic Trainer (Athletic Trainer II). The ideal candidate should have a positive attitude and an active, energetic mind characterized by highly ethical practices and a commitment to diversity, openness, flexibility, integrity, and kindness.

Under general supervision of the Medical Director, the TitanHEALTH Athletic Trainer is responsible for evaluating patients' needs, developing appropriate short- and long-term treatment goals, providing rehabilitative training and therapeutic modalities for injured students. Documents treatment information in patients' medical records and consults with TitanMED providers and orthopedic specialists regarding treatment of orthopedic and sport injuries. In consultation with the Head Athletic Trainer or Lead Athletic Trainer, provides progress notes to providers regarding patient rehabilitation treatments. Provides splinting, taping, and crutch training as directed. Designs general injury prevention fitness programs for students to use at exercise facilities on campus and in the local area. Performs administrative duties including scheduling, answering telephone inquiries, and preparing educational materials. Assists in the formulation of educational programs regarding musculoskeletal injuries, assists with the orthopedic consultant in the orthopedic clinic, and performs other duties as directed. In the absence of the Head Athletic Trainer or Lead Athletic Trainer, this position is responsible for all coordination/direction of the sports rehabilitation services.

Essential Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university in Athletic Training, Physical Education, Kinesiology or a related field of study or a combination of education and experience which provides the required knowledge and abilities. Two years of experience as a certified Athletic Trainer in a high school or college environment. General knowledge of the principles and practices of athletic training including conditioning, injury prevention, injury assessment, and rehabilitation. Knowledge of the full range of therapeutic modalities and their practical use and physiological basis, as well as other therapeutic preventions and treatments such as taping, bracing, and massage. Ability to effectively use rehabilitation and exercise equipment, follow rules and regulations established by the campus's governing national collegiate athletic association's pertaining to student athletes, their training, sports medicine care, and health and safety. Knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA) standards for handling blood borne pathogens.

Preferred Qualifications:

Movement performance assessment, joint mobilization, Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation (PNF) and Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) return to sport program experience.