Certified Athletic Trainer

Job Description

Job Description

JOB SUMMARY:

• Provide sports acute care coverage and injury management.
• Collaborates with other health care disciplines in order to provide quality direct/indirect care.
• Assists in facilitating and implementing all aspects of health care, including but not limited to prevention, practice/event coverage, injury evaluation, medical appointments, treatment, rehabilitation and team travel.

HIGH SCHOOL CERTIFIED ATHLETIC TRAINER DUTIES

• Provide acute care and injury assessment, treatment, rehabilitation and reconditioning for student-athletes at assigned High School or Community College.
• The athletic trainer will also be responsible for making appropriate provider referrals and maintaining communication and collaboration to provide student athletes with the best available care.
• Provide and coordinate coverage for all home events and practices (coverage for away Varsity Football games is also required).
• Responsible for activating the Emergency Action Plan for sports/venues when needed.
• Maintain communication with parents and guardians on the care & treatment of their student-athlete and with appropriate coaches and administrators on the availability of student-athletes.
• File all necessary reports associated with athletic injuries and/or incidents and maintain a daily treatment log on web-based platform.
• Maintain an effective and efficient athletic training facility and oversee the ordering of supplies and equipment pertaining to the athletic training facility.
• Maintain best practice knowledge and keep licenses and certifications up to date. Participate in Samaritan lead continuing education as it pertains to scope of practice.
• Other duties as assigned.

 
EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION/QUALIFICATIONS:

• NATA certification required.
• Two (2) years experience as an ATC required.
• Healthcare Provider BLS required.

 
KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES:

• Patient Care - Possess the skills and knowledge needed to assist and care for others. Ability to recognize symptoms, drug properties and interactions, treatments, and preventive health-care measures within scope of practice.
• Adaptability/Flexibility - Ability to respond quickly and appropriately to situations that may arise with high risk or diverse patient populations. Ability to adjust actions in relation to others and adapt to offer best possible care to patients .
• Communication - Effective written and oral communication skills to explain complex issues, exchange information between team members, and tactfully discuss issues. Ability to perform group presentations and listen to and understand complex information and ideas.
• Team Building - Ability to work, function and communicate on a multi-disciplinary team. Possess the knowledge and skills to develop constructive and cooperative working relationships with others and maintain them over time.
• Medical Terminology - Knowledge of medical records, procedures and terminology. Ability to read, interpret, and apply policies, procedures, laws, and regulations.
• Social Perceptiveness - Ability to work with a diverse population from pediatrics to geriatrics. Basic understanding of age-related differences in caring for and/or communicating with patients and caregivers. Possess personal sensitivity to the needs and experiences of others and a nonjudgmental attitude towards persons of differing standards, values, lifestyles, and ages.