Certified Athletic Trainer

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Prevents, recognizes, evaluates, manages and treats athletic injuries using sound and up-to-date clinical techniques; gives emergency care and first aid.
• Develops and cultivates contacts with referring physicians, businesses, schools, coaches and other referral sources.
• Excellent decision-making skills to make treatment assessments based on quick injury evaluation.
• Effective communication/interpersonal skills both in person and in writing; works with treating physician and coach regarding injury status of athletes; interacts with management, professional staff, parents, general public and local schools and sports teams.
• Demonstrates proper taping, strapping, bracing and fitting of athletic equipment.
• Facilitates pre and post-participation exams; acquires and advises on protective equipment for athletes as needed.
• May use modalities such as cold, heat, light, sound, electricity, exercise, and mechanical devices for treatment and rehabilitation of athletic injuries.
• Provides athletic training services at assigned sporting events at schools within the community; works with school staff on scheduling coverage of appropriate events.
• Helps facilitate and develop a community outreach program and helps further develop the sports medicine program.
• Provides activities to appropriate hospital patients under the Activities Plan of Care as established by the evaluating Occupational Therapist.
• Impacts Concussion program administration, coordination, and development.
• Maintains NATA certification.
• Provides patient and community education in the areas of sports injury prevention and care.
• Provides input as to the fitness, strength and conditioning status of athletes.
• Completes all documentation according to department and practice act guidelines.
• May function as a physician extender in the clinic setting.
• May function as a physical therapist extender in the clinic/hospital setting.
• Demonstrates the ability to instruct, supervise and delegate appropriate patient care activities/treatment to support personnel as needed.
• Treats within scope of practice, abides by State Practice Act guidelines, and follows ethical/legal standards of practice per guidelines.
• Help facilitates the creation of athletic training policies and procedures.
• Delivers high-quality CPR courses following the American Heart Association curriculum to community members and staff.

BENEFITS

• Health insurance
• Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability (fully paid by Welia)
• Single Dental Insurance, fully paid for by Welia (dual and family options available)
• Wellness Incentives
• Fitness Center, available 24/7
• (401)k Retirement Plan – up to 6% employer contribution
• Employee Discounts
• EAP (Employee Assistance Program)
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid Time Off with up to 136 hours in your first year
• Extended Illness Bank up to 48 hours in your first year