Certified Athletic Trainer

Rivers Health is seeking a full-time Certified Athletic Trainer to perform the following duties: The Athletic Trainer attends scheduled practices and interscholastic athletic contests as scheduled and duly notified, provides prevention, treatment, rehabilitation/reconditioning of athletes and patients, and documents injuries, status, and progress. Essential Job Functions The following is a summary of the major essential functions of this job. Provide on-site injury care and evaluation as well as appropriate acute care treatments, follow-up treatment, and rehabilitation as necessary for all injuries sustained by student athletes. Coordinate with team physician to provide coverage for Home Varsity Football games. On‑site visits to evaluate and treat athletes from all sports when needed. Follow‑up injury care in the physician's office as needed. Implement reconditioning programs. Assist with all matters pertaining to the health and well‑being of student athletes. Coordinate with the paramedic team to define roles when Emergency Medical Services are activated. Determine when an athlete may safely return to full participation after an injury (following a physician's authorization when needed). Maintain complete and accurate records of all athletic injuries and treatments rendered. Secure all medical records under locked conditions as per FERPA regulations. Password‑protect all computer records per FERPA regulations. Notify parents or legal guardians and recommend appropriate medical care when a significant injury has occurred. Supervise the selection, fitting, and maintenance of protective equipment. Assist the coaching staff in the development and implementation of conditioning programs. Maintain proper credentials as a Weight Assessor for the State of West Virginia. Supervise the Athletic Training Room (ATR) and inspect the playing facilities along with the coaching staff. Select and maintain athletic training equipment and supplies. Assist in maintaining records of athletic physicals and Medical Permission to Treat forms for all participating athletes. Obtain current athlete emergency information from the athletic office or the school student medical records. Attend clinics and symposiums for continuing education. Clinical Setting (Therapy) Perform evaluations and special tests for sports injury screenings and ARC baseline evaluations. Perform ergonomic and functional assessments. Evaluate and administer gait training. Instruct patients in home exercise programs as prescribed by OT, PT, and/or physician. Educate patients on their diagnosis, prognosis, and treatment plans. Answer patients' questions. Develop and implement treatment plans for ARC Program participants and training programs for the Sports Performance Program. Perform therapeutic exercises as directed by OT, PT, or physician. Fit devices, braces, and create splints. Maintain client/patient care records in compliance with HIPAA regulations. Assist with clerical duties including scheduling assistance, medical record organization and filing, inventory, etc. Perform all other duties assigned by the Director of Sports Medicine and Rehab Services and by the Manager of Sports Medicine. Comply with Corporate Policies, Departmental Policies and Procedures, and the Personnel Employee Handbook. #J-18808-Ljbffr