Morgan State University
Description
The Assistant Athletic Director for Sports Medicine is responsible for the oversight of the Sports Medicine Department’s Comprehensive Medical Coverage program. The incumbent will provide training to the sports medicine staff in the areas of prevention, evaluation, management, and rehabilitation of injuries within the University’s comprehensive sports medicine program.
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Responsible for operating the Department of Intercollegiate Athletics Sports Medicine Department.
- Responsible for the treatment of ill and/or injured student-athletes.
- Cultivate and maintain positive relationships with team physicians, scheduling appointments, following medical guidelines and following up on evaluations/test results.
- Maintain proper medical documentation and insurance claims.
- Inventory tracking, distribution, and maintenance of supplies.
- Initiate frequent communication with coaching staff, administrators, sports medicine staff, and other medical professionals.
- Coordinate pre-participation exams and the medical clearance process.
- Supervise sports medicine staff.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
- Standing and/or sitting for long periods.
- Carrying heavy sports medicine equipment and supplies.
- Performing duties in inclement weather (e.g. hot, raining, cold, windy, etc.)
- Medical Care Decision Making.
- Familiarity with the electronic medical records systems and the the latest therapeutic modalities including STIM/ US units, Hyperice, Normatec, whirlpools, etc.
