Athletic Training Specialist

JOB SUMMARY:

Maintains all medical records and injury reports on SA. Administers treatment and rehab programs under the supervision of DSM, senior asst. ATCs, and team physicians. Applies protective devices and equipment. Attends athletic events as required. Schedules outside medical care. Performs other duties as assigned.

JOB DUTIES:

30% - Essential - Athletic Training: Responsible for the prevention, assessment, treatment and rehabilitation of injuries and illnesses; as well as day to day operation of the assigned team. Implement individualized therapeutic interventions and utilizes manual therapy techniques in treatment of SA. Participate in staff meetings, student athlete onboarding and physicals. Applies protective devices and equipment. Manages daily and weekly cleaning of the Jervey Athletic Training Room and satellites as assigned. Represents Clemson Athletics at university, conference and national organizations.

30% - Essential - Medical Care and Treatment: Evaluate injuries and develop treatment and exercise plans within the scope of practice under the guidance of supervising team physician. Manage treatment scheduling and external medical care. Identifies and refers SA to nutritional or mental health providers when concerns arise.

25% - Essential - Record Keeping and Documentation: Maintains all medical records and injury reports on Student-Athletes. Maintain/update rehabilitation progress reports and care delivered in the EMR System (ensure HIPAA/FERPA compliance). Maintains communication and a cooperative relationship with coaches, administrators, parents and student-athletes.

15% - Essential - Performance Team Collaboration: Collaborates with performance staff to ensure student-athletes are receiving the necessary medical care and assist student-athlete to meet their performance goal. Effective communication, collaboration with strength & conditioning coaches, nutritionist, mental health and performance. Utilize information to best support student-athletes.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Education - Bachelor's Degree
Certifications - Board Certified Primary Care Physician licensed to practice in South Carolina
Work Experience - 1+ years

PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS:

Education - Master's Degree

RESPONSIBILITIES

JOB KNOWLEDGE
Fundamental Job Knowledge - Fundamental working knowledge of concepts, practices and procedures and ability to apply in varied situations

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
No Supervisory Duties - Not responsible for supervising employees.

BUDGETARY RESPONSIBILITIES
No Budget Responsibilities - No fiscal responsibility for the department's budget.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

10% - Stand for prolonged period
10% - Sit (stationary position) for prolonged period
10% - Walk or move about
10% - Use hands or feet to operate or handle machinery, equipment, etc
10% - Position self to accomplish task (i.e. stoop, kneel, crawl)
25% - Communicate, converse, give direction, express oneself
20% - Recognize or inspect visually
5% - Move, transport, raise or lower
5% - Extends hands or arms in any direction
5% - Use taste or smell to detect or determine particular flavors or odors
5% - Perceive, observe, clarity of vision

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Exposure to heat or cold
Wet or humid
Noise
Overnight Travel
Exposure to bio-hazards (i.e. blood, bodily fluids)

WORK SCHEDULE:

Standard Hours: 40

COMPENSATION INFORMATION

Expected Salary: $36,000.00

Salary is dependent upon several factors including, but not limited to, a candidate's previous experience, knowledge, skills and performance in accordance with Clemson's .

ESSENTIAL PERSONNEL LEVEL

Normal Operations

Required to follow emergency facility closure directives, and not normally expected work on-site during emergency situations.

JOB LOCATION:

Clemson, SC

APPLICATION DEADLINE:

April 22, 2024

MILITARY AND VETERAN:

MILITARY EQUIVALENCY:
Clemson University is proud to allow educational equivalency for military technical certifications and trainings that directly relate to the job duties.

VETERAN PREFERENCE:
South Carolina is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions.

State policy for veteran preference states that for qualifying, full-time permanent positions, a veteran applicant may receive preference if they meet the job's minimum qualifications, were discharged under honorable conditions from the military, and submit their DD-214 for confidential review by the Office of Human Resources.

To claim Veteran Preference for qualifying positions, email upon submission of your application.

CLOSING STATEMENT:

Clemson University is an AA/EEO employer and does not discriminate against any person or group on the basis of age, color, disability, gender, pregnancy, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, veteran status or genetic information.