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Major Responsibilities:
The following are examples of duties that may be performed within the role of an Athletic Trainer at UW Oshkosh. An Athletic Trainer at UW Oshkosh may perform other duties not specifically stated herein but deemed essential to the operations of the athletic training program as assigned by Director of Sports Medicine.
Academic Year Responsibilities August 1-May 31
Injury Evaluation, Treatment & Documentation
• Administers first aid and emergency care to injured athletes in practices and competitions.
• Evaluates and manages athletic injuries suffered by athletes during practices and competitions.
• Designs and supervises all rehabilitation programs for athletic injuries.
• Refers more significant athletic injuries to emergency room, Team Physician or Athletic Training Director.
• Documents and maintains up-to-date and accurate injury and treatment records in ATS.
• Provides medical coverage for all home team events and travels as assigned by Athletic Training Director.
Athlete Medical Compliance & Preparation
• Ensures each athlete has required physical exams, health insurance coverage and necessary medical information completed and entered into ATS prior to participating in any team or physical activity.
• Coordinates and ensures all athletes on team have completed baseline concussion tests (Computerized Impact Test and SWAY Balance Test) prior to any pre-season team or physical activity.
• Presents all pertinent medical information to athletes and provides adequate time for athletes to ask medical questions at team’s pre-season NCAA eligibility meeting.
• Submits any post-season medical hardships for athletes to WIAC office.
• Updates and organizes all athlete medical files.
Coordination & Communication
• Effectively communicates with athlete, coach, medical staff and parents on athlete’s injury and other medical issues associated with team.
• Posts weekly appointments in ATS for athletes to schedule times to be evaluated or complete rehabilitation.
• Counsel athlete if necessary or refers them to appropriate healthcare provider for further assistance and management.
Event & Facility Coverage
• Responsible for all home event medical preparation (ex. Ambulance, water, ice, towels, communicating emergency action plan, etc.)
• Provides as needed athletic training room, practice and event coverage for athletic training staff that are on vacation or who may be sick.
• Assists as needed for any WIAC or NCAA Championship events hosted by UW Oshkosh.
• Assists with the detailed cleaning of all Sports Medicine Clinics.
Policy Implementation & Education
• Enforces and follows policies and procedures of athletic training room.
• Attends continuing education and professional development symposiums, seminars, workshops, and classes to maintain certification and licensure.
• Clinically supervises athletic training students assigned in compliance with CAATE Standards and Guidelines, State of Wisconsin Licensure and ATEP policies and procedures.
• Assists the Athletic Training Director with the development of a new policy or modification of an existing policy.
• Attends periodic Sports Medicine In-Services that will review current program policies and procedures along with emergency action plan procedures.
Summer Responsibilities (June 1 – July 31)
The following are an example of additional duties that may be assigned over the summer to an Athletic Trainer at UW Oshkosh.
• Collaborates with each Head Coach to obtain roster of any new/transfer student-athletes that plan on attending and competing at UW Oshkosh beginning in the new academic year.
• Creates ATS medical account for each athlete.
• Provide athletes with all necessary medical forms to complete.
• Send ATS video that details directions of all medical information that needs to be completed.
• Track information completed by athlete and send periodic reminders.
• Be available to answer questions student-athletes/ parents have in regard to new athlete medical information required.
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