Regional Athletic Trainer - PRN

Responsibilities

• Provides direct patient care including ongoing assessment, treatment, rehabilitation, conditioning, prevention, and education.
• Educates students, coaches, and parents on proper techniques, nutrition, and health habits to minimize injury risks; conducts physicals and monitor overall health; implements and oversees injury prevention programs for student athletes.
• Communicates with physicians, coaches and health professionals regarding patient care and coordination of services and other needs as indicated.
• Provides updates to coaches and parents about the status of injuries and recovery.
• Provides written documentation according to departmental standards.
• Works with and provides guidance to students and unlicensed personnel.
• Administers first aid and emergency care as needed, such as CPR or wound care; evaluates injuries and provides immediate care during practices and competitions.
• Attends practices, games, and other athletic events to provide on-site medical assistance; ensures the availability of necessary medical supplies and emergency action plans.
• Sets educational opportunities to further professional development.
• Fosters enhanced awareness/understanding of athletic training, sports medicine, and clinic/hospital programs to the department, hospital, schools, and other community organizations.
• Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care for the physical, psych/ social, educational, and safety needs of the patients served regardless of age.
• Performs other related duties as assigned or requested.

Requirements

• Ability to maneuver into a variety of small spaces and assume various positions including crawling, kneeling, and squatting.
• Must possess sufficient strength to ensure safety of unstable patients and assist in patient transfers.
• Fine motor functions including precise hand/eye coordination as well as gross motor functions which allow for manipulation of tools, instruments, and equipment.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work with both patients and families.
• Experience working with various levels within an organization required.
• Experience in healthcare preferred.
• Experience in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word) or similar software required.

Qualifications

• Education: Master's degree required or a Bachelor's degree and currently licensed as an Athletic Trainer with the state of Ohio's Board of Certification.
• Certification: Licensed by the Ohio OT/PT/AT Board required. Certified by the Board of Certification for Athletic Trainer required.
• Current Healthcare Provider BLS training required.