Certified Athletic Trainer

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, prevention, treatment, rehabilitation/reconditioning of athletes and patients, documentation of injuries, status, and progress.

Essential Job Functions:

The following is a summary of the major essential functions of this job. The incumbent may perform other duties, both major and minor, that are not mentioned below; and specific functions may change from time to time.

Secondary Schools:

1. 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.
2. Coordinate with team physician to provide coverage for Home Varsity Football games.
3. On site visits to evaluate and treat athletes from all sports when needed.
4. Follow-up injury care in physician's office as needed.
5. Reconditioning programs.
6. Assistance on all matters pertaining to the health and well-being of student athletes.
7. Coordinate with paramedic team to define rolls when Emergency Medical Services are activated.
8. Determine when an athlete may safely return to full participation after an injury (following a physician's authorization when needed).
9. Maintain complete and accurate records of all athletic injuries and treatments rendered.
10. All medical records will be secured under locked conditions as per FERPA regulations.
11. All computer records will be password protected per FERPA regulations.
12. Notify parents or legal guardians and recommend appropriate medical care when the Athletic Trainer deems a significant injury has occurred.
13. Supervise the selection, fitting and maintenance of protective equipment.
14. Provide assistance to the coaching staff in the development and implementation of conditioning programs.
15. Maintain proper credentials as a Weight Assessor for the State of WV.
16. Supervise the Athletic Training Room (ATR) and inspect the playing facilities along with the coaching staff.
17. Select and maintain athletic training equipment and supplies.
18. Assist in maintenance of records of Athletic Physicals and Medical Permission to Treat forms for all participating athletes.
19. Obtain current athlete emergency information from athletic office, or the school student medical records.
20. Attend clinics and symposiums as source of continuing education.

Clinical Setting (Therapy):

1. Perform evaluations and special tests for sports injury screenings and ARC baseline evaluations.
2. Perform ergonomic and functional assessments.
3. Evaluate and administer gait training.
4. Instructing home exercise programs as prescribed by OT, PT and/or Physician.
5. Educate patients on their respective diagnosis, prognosis and treatment plans.
6. Answering any questions patients may have.
7. Develop and implement treatment plans for ARC Program participants and training programs for Sports Performance Program.
8. Perform therapeutic exercise as directed by OT, PT, or physician.
9. DME/brace fitting and splint making.
10. Maintain records pertaining to client/patient care in a professional manner in compliance with HIPPA regulations.
11. Assist in clerical duties including (but not limited to): scheduling assistance, medical record organization and filing, inventory, etc.
12. Perform all other duties assigned by the Director of Sports Medicine and Rehab. Services and by the Manager of Sports Medicine.
13. Complies with Corporate Policies, Departmental Policies and Procedures and Personnel Employee Handbook.

Qualifications:

The following qualifications, or equivalents, are the minimum requirements necessary to perform the essential functions of this position.

Education and Formal Training:

Must have completed and received a Bachelors/Master of Science degree in Athletic Training from a CAATE accredited institution and hold a current certification from the BOC. Must be registered to participate as an Athletic Trainer in the State of WV. Must maintain first-aid and CPR certifications.

Work Experience:

None required.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required:

Must demonstrate the ability to effectively communicate with and understand patients of all ages, visitors, and other hospital personnel. Must have basic knowledge of aseptic techniques. Must be able to exercise sound clinical judgement.