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Posting Details
Position Details
Posting Number G/R29002P Working Title Athletic Trainer Non-Student Department Athletics-Training About the University of Georgia
Since our founding in 1785, the University of Georgia has operated as Georgia’s oldest, most comprehensive, and most diversified institution of higher education
( . The proof is in our more than 235 years of academic and professional achievements and our continual commitment to higher education. UGA is currently ranked among the top 20 public universities in U.S. News & World Report. The University’s main campus is located in Athens, approximately 65 miles northeast of Atlanta, with extended campuses in Atlanta, Griffin, Gwinnett, and Tifton. UGA employs approximately 3,100 faculty and more than 7,700 full-time staff. The University’s enrollment exceeds 41,000 students including over 31,000 undergraduates and over 10,000 graduate and professional students. Academic programs reside in 19 schools and colleges, including our newly formed School of Medicine.
About the College/Unit/Department College/Unit/Department website Employment Type Employee Additional Schedule Information Advertised Salary Anticipated Start Date 06/02/2025 Posting Date 04/09/2025 Closing Date Open Until Filled Yes Special Instructions to Applicants Location of Vacancy Athens Area EOO Statement
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Duties/Responsibilities
Duties/Responsibilities
Recognition, Evaluation And Management Of Athletic Injuries - Serve as athletic trainer for team(s) specified by director of sports medicine
- Includes practice and competition coverage as well as travel responsibilities
- Coordinate and supervise medical care for athletes as assigned by director of sports medicine
- Initial assessment and treatment of athletic injuries
- Physician referral as appropriate
- Regular communication with primary care team physician
- Communication with specialty team physicians as appropriate
- Casting and splinting
- Wound care, including removal of sutures and staples on MD order
- Diagnostic testing appointments
- Physician appointments
- Use of therapeutic modalities and exercise
Percentage of time 30 Duties/Responsibilities
Organization And Administration - Maintain confidential medical records in Presagia system
- Collect and apply Fusionetics data
- Coordinate concussion testing protocol
- Collaborate for athletic event medical coverage
Percentage of time 30 Duties/Responsibilities
Rehabilitation Of Athletic Injuries - Development and implementation of structured rehabilitation programs under MD supervision
- Coordinate physician re-checks
- Participate in rehabilitation progress updates weekly
- Maintain appropriate communication with supervising physicians
- Development of rehabilitation protocols
- Coordinate rehabilitation director of rehabilitation
- Use of therapeutic modalities and exercise
- Coordination of physician re-checks
- Isokinetic testing
- Aquatic rehabilitation
Percentage of time 20 Duties/Responsibilities
Prevention Of Athletic Injuries - Pre-participation physical examinations
- Assist in planning, scheduling, and coordinating pre-participation physical examinations for student-athletes
- Participate in post-physical physician meetings
- Coordinate and schedule required follow-up testing from physicals
- Preventative maintenance rehabilitation programs
- Fitness assessments; physical conditioning of athletes
- Fitting of protective equipment
- Fabrication of tape, braces, and special pads
- Casting/molding for custom foot orthotics 7. flexibility programs
- Strength and conditioning programs
Percentage of time 10 Duties/Responsibilities
Emergency Care And First Aid - Provision of emergency care and first aid
- Emergency plan development
- Emergency care coordination with ATC, EMS and MD
- Emergency equipment management
- Emergency medicine in-servicing
Percentage of time 10
Position Details
Position Information
Classification Title Temporary Hourly Professional FLSA Non-Exempt UGA Job Code FTE .20 Minimum Qualifications Position Summary
- Work based out of Stegeman Coliseum Athletic Training Room, with satellite facilities incorporated as needed
- Daily organization of the athletic training room, including physical as well as administrative work
- Assist with medical documentation, including electronic medical records
- Attend physician / radiology / specialty appointments as needed
- Assist with treatment and rehabilitation of student-athletes, under the supervision of an ATC
- Provide oversight of team and individual S&C sessions and sport practices, under the supervision of an ATC
- Other duties as assigned
Relevant/Preferred Education, Experience, Licensure, Certification In Position Athletic Training Student in a CAATE approved program
Skills Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies Physical Demands
While performing the duties of this job; the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands and reach with arms. The employee is occasionally required to sit and talk or hear. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close and distance vision, and peripheral vision. Driving.
Is this a Position of Trust? No Does this position have operation, access, or control of financial resources? No Does this position require a P-Card? No Is having a P-Card an essential function of this position? No Is driving a requirement of this position? Yes Does this position have direct interaction or care of children under the age of 18 or direct patient care? No Does this position have Security Access (e.g., public safety, IT security, personnel records, patient records, or access to chemicals and medications) No Background Investigation Policy
Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including, a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with the University of Georgia; confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials (including reference checks) as they relate to the job-based requirements of the position applied for; and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. You may also be subject to a pre-employment drug test for positions with high-risk responsibilities, if applicable. Please visit the
UGA Background Check website .
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