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University of Kansas Health System

PRN Athletic Trainer

University of Kansas Health System, Lawrence

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PRN Athletic Trainer
Under the direction of the Head Team Physicians, responsible for the athletic training needs of the student-athletes of the designated sport(s). Work closely with sport coaches, strength and conditioning coaches, other health care providers and athletic administrators concerning the health and wellness of student athletes.
Serve as the primary athletic trainer for assigned teams
Assist with the organization and supervision of health care delivery to student-athletes under the supervision of Head Team Physicians
Prepare timely and accurate documents, e.g., injury/illness reports, care and reconditioning updates, daily athletic training records, injury/illness summaries for coaches, medical and other correspondence
Properly document injuries as well as treatment and rehabilitation sessions of injured athletes
Utilize evaluation, treatment, and rehabilitation techniques when providing health care for student-athletes
Follow prescribed rehabilitation and treatment protocols of team physicians when providing health care for injured or sick athletes
Communicate effectively with team physicians, coaches regarding injured or sick athletes
Communicate effectively with strength and conditioning coaches regarding the injured student-athletes strength and conditioning parameters and limitations associated with injury rehabilitation
Coordinate student-athletes evaluations and treatment follow-ups to physicians
Coordinate athletic training services for athletic summer camps
When requested, supervise student-athletes in the Athletic Training program
Selected Athletic Trainers: - Mentor students within the undergraduate athletic training major and serve as a classroom and/or laboratory instructor; - Participate in the athletic training major curriculum as a Preceptor in cooperation with the Program Director and the Clinical Coordinator. Provide direct supervision of athletic training students completing clinical experience practicum in the Kansas Athletics' athletic training clinics; - When requested, supervise Graduate Assistant Certified Athletic Trainer assigned by Assistant Athletic Director of Sports Medicine. - Adhere to Health System, University, Big 12 Conference, Kansas Athletics, and NCAA policies and procedures; Maintain knowledge of Health System, departmental activities, sports schedules and procedures; Foster cooperative working relationships with immediate supervisor and staff members who work within or outside the work unit; - Must be able to perform the professional, clinical and or technical competencies of the assigned unit or department.
Skills and duties may vary dependent upon your department or unit. Master's Degree in Athletic Training, Physical Education, Health or related field from an accredited college or university
Bachelors Degree
High School Graduate

Less than 1 year of experience with Manual Therapy
Certified Athletic Trainer - Board of Certification for the Athletic Trainer (BOC ATC)
Licensed Physical Therapist (PT) - State Board of Healing Arts

Proficient with Microsoft Office products


Part time
We are an equal employment opportunity employer without regard to a person's race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and sexual orientation), national origin, ancestry, age (40 or older), disability, veteran status or genetic information.
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