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.
Job Duties:
- Responsible for operating the Department of Intercollegiate Athletics Sports Medicine Department.
- Responsibile 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.