Board certification in family practice, orthopedics, neurology, physical medicine & rehabilitation, or sports medicine
Demonstrable experience in the athletic training profession
Fellowship completion in relevant specialties preferred
Experience in developing and administering educational programs preferred
Responsibilities
Advise on program delivery aspects including didactic and clinical instruction
Guide research activities within the program
Provide medical guidance for student learning and skill development
Participate in didactic and clinical skills instruction as needed
Offer medical direction through approval of standing orders and protocols
Assist in preparing necessary documents and reports
Engage in program evaluation and accreditation activities
Advocate for the program within the academic and medical community
Inform the program director of relevant changes in the medical field
Benefits
Opportunity to influence the next generation of athletic trainers
Engagement with a collaborative academic environment
Access to ongoing professional development opportunities
Participation in program evaluation and accreditation processes
Contribution to the advancement of the athletic training profession
Full Job 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
