Athletic Trainer - Sports Care - Full Time - Variable
Athletic Trainer - Sports Care - Full Time - Variable
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Job Description
The Athletic Trainers primary job responsibility is to perform various sports related functions as outlined in the primary duties within the school setting and in collaboration with the sports medicine department of PPG. The Athletic Trainer may also provide School Based Outreach athletic training services. This individual provides superior customer service with the goal of exceeding the customers expectations.
ACCOUNTABILITIES
- Provides the athletes coaches and parents with education on the prevention and recognition of athletic injuries.
- Participates in sports medicine clinic and collaborates with the physician for ongoing medical care.
- Safeguards the health and well-being of students in athletic activities. Minimizes conditions that would otherwise limit athletic participation. Prevents injuries which have appreciably adverse effects on successful programs.
- Accepts responsibility for the recognition of athletic injuries and refers patient to appropriate site for ongoing care.
- Advises family members coaches and collaborating phsyicians on matters pertaining to the status of the injured athlete.
- Maintains records of all injuries seen at the high school.
- Accepts responsibility for patients personal care and collaborates with supervising physician throughout the treatment process.
- Documents all student contacts to contribute to the continuity of care and management of sports injuries and training. Documents treatment programs and patient progress in medical record.
- Follows established procedures and observes safety precautions.
- Carries out positioning and reconditioning exercises.
- Trains patients in exercises ambulation use of equipment and daily activities.
- Cares for braces prostheses bandages and other active assistive devices as needed.
- Collaborates and maintains a student trainer program. Provides assistance with game and practice coverage.
- Other duties as assigned.
Requirements
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Education: Bachelors Degree in Athletic Training or other related fields. Graduated from an accredited Athletic Trainers Program. Maintains current licensure with appropriate state Athletic Trainers Board. Maintains current membership with professional associations.
Skills: Must keep abreast of current trends affecting athletic training through professional journals attending seminars/workshops pertinent to area of practice and complete the required amount of continuing education units for re-licensure.
Must be skilled in all athletic training/physical therapy related modalities equipment and documentation procedures. Must be familiar with Hospital policy function and procedure relative to physical therapy. Ability to pass competencies of the position according to the job description evaluation and departmental policies.
Years of Experience: 1-2 years experience.
ProMedicais a mission-based not-for-profit integrated healthcare organization headquartered in Toledo Ohio. For more information please visit applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color national origin ancestry religion sex/gender (including pregnancy) sexual orientation gender identity or gender expression age physical or mental disability military or protected veteran status citizenship familial or marital status genetics or any other legally protected category. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendment Act (ADAAA) if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a job with ProMedica please contact
Equal Opportunity Employer/Drug-Free Workplace
Employment Type
Full-Time
