Athletic Trainer - PRN

Schedule: Day Shift. PRN / as needed

About the role

The Athletic Trainer will primarily function at the Athletic Training Clinic and Fitness Suite. Primary responsibilities include Athletic Training Clinic duties. Secondary responsibilities include school coverage on an as-needed basis. At the school, the Athletic Trainer’s responsibilities include injury prevention strategies for athletic teams, initial assessment and subsequent management of injuries to student-athletes, coordination and supervision of a student athletic trainer program, and communication with physicians, coaches, and other school and medical personnel.

Responsibilities

• Development and instruction of injury prevention programs
• Development of rehabilitation programs for Post Discharge patients
• Communication with coaches, athletes, guardians, athletic trainers, and other healthcare providers regarding goals and techniques
• Select and apply preventive taping, bracing, and other equipment as appropriate
• Provide devices, fit to patient, and instruct in proper application and use
• Recognition of injuries/conditions when they occur and appropriate medical referral
• Initial evaluation of injuries as well as immediate care
• Appropriate first aid when required, including CPR
• Development and instruction of reconditioning programs for injured athletes
• Manage healing wounds, including inspection, treatment, and appropriate referral
• Apply and change sterile dressings as appropriate
• Fitting of patients with crutches and instruction on their safe use
• Assist clients with management of pain and swelling, including use of appropriate therapeutic modalities
• Cleaning of equipment used to render treatment to patients on school facilities
• Consult with coaches regarding appropriate topics, including selection and purchase of equipment, health maintenance, injury prevention and maintenance, etc.
• Counseling of athletes and guardians regarding conditions, test results, prognosis, etc.
• Education of student athletic trainers as needed
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Director of Community Benefit and Engagement or appropriate designee, Sports Medicine, and Reid Fitness Manager

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited program in Athletic Training (required)
• Master’s Degree in Athletic Training (preferred)
• Demonstrate knowledge and skills appropriate to serve patients of all ages and those with special needs, developmental challenges, and/or communication impairments
• Completed supervised clinical experiences at sporting events as required for certification
• Maintain active CPR certification
• Experience with various forms of modalities and rehabilitation techniques (preferred). Examples: Cupping, IASTM, Ultrasound, ESTIM, etc.

Qualifications

• Licensed by the State of Indiana (required)
• Licensed by the State of Ohio (if applicable)
• Certified by Board of Certification (BOC) (required)
• BLS CPR certified (required)