ASHS- Adjunct Medical Director Athletic Training

Description

A.T. Still University's Arizona School of Health Sciences (ATSU-ASHS) is seeking an adjunct medical director to serve as a resource and medical content expert for the Master of Athletic Training (MAT) program at the Mesa, Arizona campus. This individual works closely with the athletic training program director and faculty to ensure quality program offerings and activities.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• •Advise the program director and faculty on the various aspects of program delivery including, but not limited to:
• •Didactic and clinical instruction;
• •Research activities
• •Provide competent medical guidance to ensure that students learn, develop, and practice the knowledge and skills essential for successful professional practice as an athletic trainer;
• •Contribute to the education and development of athletic training students through participation in didactic and clinical skills instruction, as needed.
• •Provides medical direction to athletic training students and/or faculty when they are involved in the delivery of athletic training services, through the formal approval of standing orders and protocols;
• •Participating in the preparation of documents and reports as needed;
• •Participating in ongoing program evaluation and accreditation activities, as needed;
• •Being an advocate for the program and the athletic training profession within the academic and medical community;
• •Advise the program director of any changes occurring in the medical community that might impact the athletic training program;

Requirements

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• •Must possess a medical degree (MD or DO)
• •Must be currently licensed to practice medicine in the State of Arizona, and board certified in one or more of the following specialties:
• •Family practice;
• •Orthopedics
• •Neurology
• •Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
• •Sports medicine
• •Must have demonstrable experience with or about the athletic training profession

Preferred Skills & Qualifications:

• •Completed fellowship in one or more of the following areas:
• •Child neurology
• •Pediatric sports medicine
• •Pediatric orthopedics
• •Orthopedic sports medicine
• •Sports medicine
• •Experience in the development and administration of didactic and clinical education programs

A.T. Still University (ATSU) does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, ethnicity, national origin, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, age, disability, or veteran status in admission or access to, or treatment or employment in its programs and activities.