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Certified Athletic Trainer

Certified Athletic Trainer

Shenandoah Medical CenterShenandoah, IA, US
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Job Description

Job Description

1. Provide day-to-day athletic training services to local school districts and businesses.

  • Develop plans for providing athletic training coverage at all interscholastic athletic coverage for practices and events .
  • Establish and maintain a budget for athletic training supplies / equipment.
  • Establish daily hours of operation for the athletic training program (at schools and in the Wellness Center).
  • Develop comprehensive venue and condition specific emergency action plans.
  • Initiate and administer an athletic training student-aid program in accordance with the school’s teams and activities guidelines and state law.
  • Establish a working relationship with a designated team physician and community physicians.
  • Establish a working relationship with school nursing staff.
  • Complete (school systems) policies training to include : Blood Borne Pathogens Exposure Control Plan training and comply with the regulations therein.
  • Maintain adequate medical records on all injuries and rehabilitation procedures.
  • Comply with any and all policies regarding health care delivery as indicated by the school systems regulations.
  • Develop coach’s professional development for CPR / AED, Concussion, Heat Illness, Sudden Cardiac Death, etc.

2. Provides day-to-day supervision, orientation and programming for the wellness center.

  • Accurately reviews all client paperwork as part of membership or program participation.
  • Teaches safe and effective use of equipment and exercises, providing appropriate modifications and options.
  • Designs, explains and evaluates all exercise programs to achieve optimal health outcomes.
  • Maintains facility security and safety and reporting of equipment / facility maintenance problems.
  • Designs, implements, and teaches exercise classes.
  • Maintains cleanliness of facility and equipment.
  • Responsible for opening and closing of facility.

    • 3. Implements safe and effective exercise programs by utilizing established policy / procedures to assure achievement of goals for improved functional ability and prevention of deleterious effects, and weight loss.

  • Conducts initial orientation of clients by preparing individual exercise prescriptions.
  • Works directly with clients regarding programming and customer service to meet individual needs.
  • Assists in the process of selling new program services and programs.

    • 4. Develops and provides for patient / family education by utilizing established policy / procedures and modeling a healthy lifestyle to facilitate achievement of goals for clients enhanced psychosocial functioning, improved lifestyle modifications, and improved independence.

  • Provides education to clients and families according to policy regarding exercise principles, lifestyle modifications, psychosocial issues, procedures / tests, and plans / follow-up. Accurately reports client’s progress to appropriate disciplines via staff meetings, physician reports and daily communications with peers.
  • Participates within multidisciplinary teams to develop educational materials and resources.
  • Provides in-service education to peers or other disciplines, as approved.

    • 5. Performs other duties as assigned.

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    Certified Athletic Trainer • Shenandoah, IA, US