ATHLETIC TRAINER-HIGH SCHOOL

Job Description

Job Description

CERTIFIED ATHLETIC TRAINER - HIGH SCHOOL

Full-Time employment

Position is based out of Chardon, OH

Position Summary :

The certified and licensed Athletic Trainer evaluates, plans and administers treatment of injured athletes under the direct supervision of their team physician (thru Precision Orthopedics).

Position Responsibilities / Standards :

General

• Attend department, clinic or company meetings as required
• Demonstrate sound judgment by taking appropriate actions regarding questionable findings or concerns
• Consistently work in a positive and cooperative manner with fellow staff members.
• Consistently demonstrate ability to respond to changing situations in a flexible manner in order to meet current needs, such as reprioritizing work as necessary.
• Attend required quarterly ATC meetings, periodic clinic staff meetings, clinic in-services and monthly journal club meetings.
• Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of all company policies and procedures. Adheres to established facility safety requirements and procedures to ensure a safe working environment.

Identifies potentially unsafe situations and notifies supervisor.

Specific Duties

• Organizes and administers the overall athletic training program of extracurricular athletics, including, but not limited to : injury recognition, assessment, treatment and disposition of athletic injuries.
• Thoroughly evaluates various athletic injuries, determining which injuries can be treated properly in the training room and which ones need to be referred to other allied health care professionals.
• Provide comprehensive preventative and rehabilitative plan of care to the injured athlete, utilizing modalities and therapeutic exercise, as well as functional return to sport activities.
• Develops and maintains excellent communication and a positive working relationship with the team physician(s); as he / she works to be a liaison between the athletes, coaches, parents and physician.
• Establishes and maintains all injury records at the school. Completes all written documentation in accordance with departmental policy and procedure for timeliness, format and content.
• Maintains a flexible schedule to properly cover athletic events, daily rehabilitation hours and various practices; according to the expected coverage listed on the respective contract of each school.
• Responsible for budget management of the training room; including the purchasing and inventory of all supplies and equipment.
• Coordinates annual continuing education requirements for coaching, including, but not limited to : Pupil Activity Validation, and Adult CPR / AED.
• Actively participates in assisting fellow co-workers with the following : conflict event coverage, various tournaments, coaches CPR / First Aid classes and summer pre-participation physicals.

Education / Experience Required :

• Must be licensed in athletic training in the state of Ohio.
• Bachelor’s Degree Required
• Experience in secondary school setting preferred
• Must have adequate knowledge and skill to apply the principles of quality P.T. care
• Must exercise independent judgement and discretion, schedule hours appropriately to meet the needs of the school and be able to function without regular supervision.
• Must have motivation to augment his / her professional knowledge.
• Must have emotional stability to exercise consistent, sound, professional judgment; compliance with the morals of society and an awareness of the needs of his / her fellow personnel and commitment to responding to those needs.

Physical Requirements :

Physical requirements for the position include the ability to frequently hear and communicate orally, see up close and at a distance, read and comprehend, stand, sit, walk, reach, handle, and / or feel objects.

Must be able to climb, pull, push, squat and / or kneel. Ability to demonstrate exercises properly without limitations. Maximum unassisted lift over 50 lbs.

Average lift 25-50 lbs.