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Closing Date:

05/05/2025

Type of Position:

Instructional Development

Job Type:

RegularDay Shift (United States of America)No

Institution Name:

University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences

The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) has a unique combination of education, research, and clinical programs that encourages and supports teamwork and diversity. We champion being a collaborative health care organization, focused on improving patient care and the lives of Arkansans.

UAMS offers amazing benefits and perks (available for benefits eligible positions only):

• Health: Medical, Dental and Vision plans available for qualifying staff and family
• Holiday, Vacation and Sick Leave
• Education discount for staff and dependents (undergraduate only)
• Retirement: Up to 10% matched contribution from UAMS
• Basic Life Insurance up to $50,000
• Career Training and Educational Opportunities
• Merchant Discounts
• Concierge prescription delivery on the main campus when using UAMS pharmacy

Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions you should review before applying for the opening. To apply for the position, please click the Apply link/button.

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Department:

ICE | MUSL Ortho Administration

Department's Website:

Summary of Job Duties:

Come join or dynamic family of athletic trainers and therapy providers as an athletic trainer for the Sheridan School District.

The Athletic Trainer & Educator will serve as an instructor for the Sports Medicine pathway at Sheridan School District, while also providing athletic training services to student-athletes. This role involves teaching sports medicine courses, coordinating hands-on learning experiences, and ensuring the health and safety of athletes through injury prevention, assessment, and rehabilitation. The position also includes collaboration with UAMS to enhance student learning and professional development opportunities.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Athletic Training or related

• Certified NATABOC

• One (1) year of athletic training

• Certified Athletic Trainer (ATC) through BOC (Board of Certification)

• Arkansas State Licensure (or ability to obtain before start date)

• Teaching certification in secondary education or eligibility to obtain one

• CPR/AED and First Aid certification

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working with high school athletes and/or secondary education students

Additional Information:

Responsibilities:

• Provides appropriate sports-related care for athletes/patients in both the physical therapy clinic and school/community settings. Be on campus/clinic daily (for practice/patient care) including weekends as needed per sport/event. Recognize, prevent, and perform evaluations on-site , initiate appropriate treatments, and recommend appropriate follow-up care.

• Provide first aid and basic life support measures to ill/injured athletes. Cover assigned events and competitions, including travel with the team, as contracted.

• Make a return to play decision as appropriate.

• Perform required administrative duties. Maintain documentation of patient/athlete interaction on appropriate forms, including documentation of any necessary follow-up.

• Maintain records of athletic injuries treated.

• Collaborate with coaches and UAMS to assist with ensuring athletes are current on health supervision exams/ pre-participation physical exams.

• Keep the athletic training room neat, organized, and safe. Assist with supply ordering and maintaining organized, and safe, Assist with supply ordering and maintain organization and inventory of supplies/ equipment,

• Assist the sports medicine coordinator in budgeting related to assigned school, Assist with the referral and scheduling of athletes to appropriate healthcare providers.

• Coordinator with school and district personnel on implementation of emergency action plans and sports medicine-related polecat.

• Ensure the school insurance claim form is completed and appropriately

• disseminated.

• Patient and athlete education and advocacy.

• Communicate effectively with patients, parents, coaches, and other healthcare providers.

• Acts as liaison between athletes needing medical treatment/ therapy services and families, coaches, and healthcare providers.

• Ensures the athlete and family understand the treatment plan.

• Participate and organize youth sports injury prevention initiatives as assigned. Provide consultations on wellness, risk reduction, and safe participation in sporting events.

• Conduct athletic injury and youth sports safety in-services at assigned schools.

• Be available by phone to the assigned school when not on campus.

Salary Information:

Commensurate with education and experience

Required Documents to Apply:

License or Certificate (see special instructions for submission instructions), List of three Professional References (name, email, business title), ResumeProof of Veteran Status

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Please contact askrecruitment@uams.edu for any recruiting related questions.

All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site https://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS

Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.

Pre-employment Screening Requirements:

Annual TB Screening, Child Maltreatment, Criminal Background Check, Motor Vehicle Reports Check, Sex Offender Registry, Substance Abuse Testing

This position is subject to pre-employment screening (criminal background, drug testing, and/or education verification). A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication alone shall not disqualify an applicant except as provided by law. Any criminal history will be evaluated in relationship to job responsibilities and business necessity. The information obtained in these reports will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.

Constant Physical Activity:

N/A

Frequent Physical Activity:

Balancing, Climbing, Crawling, Crouching, Driving, Feeling, Grasping, Hearing, Kneeling, Lifting, Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding, Pulling, Pushing, Reaching, Repetitive Motion, Sharps, Sitting, Standing, Stooping, Talking, Walking

Occasional Physical Activity:

N/A

Benefits Eligible:

Yes