Athletic Trainer - Sports Care

ProMedica Central Physicians • Toledo, OH

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About The Position

The Athletic Trainer will protect the health and well-being of students in athletic activities at schools throughout the region. You will work to minimize conditions that would otherwise limit athletic participation and work to prevent injuries. You will recognize athletic injuries and refer patients to appropriate sites for ongoing care. The trainer will advise family members, coaches and collaborating physicians on the status of the injured athlete. The trainer will also work with athletes on exercises, ambulation , use of equipment and daily activities. ACCOUNTABILITIES All duties listed below are essential unless noted otherwise Provides the athletes, coaches, and parents with education on the prevention and recognition of athletic injuries. Participates in sports medicine clinic and collaborates with the physician for ongoing medical care. Safeguards the health and well-being of students in athletic activities. Minimizes conditions that would otherwise limit athletic participation. Prevents injuries which have appreciably adverse effects on successful programs. Accepts responsibility for the recognition of athletic injuries and refers patient to appropriate site for ongoing care. Advises family members, coaches, and collaborating physicians on matters pertaining to the status of the injured athlete. Maintains records of all injuries seen at the high school. Accepts responsibility for patient’s personal care and collaborates with supervising physician throughout the treatment process. Documents all student contacts to contribute to the continuity of care and management of sports injuries and training. Documents treatment programs and patient progress in medical record. Follows established procedures and observes safety precautions. Carries out positioning and reconditioning exercises. Trains patients in exercises, ambulation, use of equipment and daily activities. Cares for braces, prostheses, bandages, and other active assistive devices as needed. Collaborates and maintains a student trainer program. Provides assistance with game and practice coverage. Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Athletic Training or other related fields.
• Graduated from an accredited Athletic Trainers Program.
• Maintains current licensure with appropriate state Athletic Trainers Board.
• Maintains current membership with professional associations.
• Must keep abreast of current trends affecting athletic training through professional journals, attending seminars/workshops pertinent to area of practice and complete the required amount of continuing education units for re-licensure.
• Must be skilled in all athletic training/physical therapy related modalities, equipment, and documentation procedures.
• Must be familiar with Hospital policy, function, and procedure relative to physical therapy.
• Ability to pass competencies of the position according to the job description, evaluation, and departmental policies.
• 1-2 years of experience.
• Licensed Athletic Trainer

Responsibilities

• Provides the athletes, coaches, and parents with education on the prevention and recognition of athletic injuries.
• Participates in sports medicine clinic and collaborates with the physician for ongoing medical care.
• Safeguards the health and well-being of students in athletic activities.
• Minimizes conditions that would otherwise limit athletic participation.
• Prevents injuries which have appreciably adverse effects on successful programs.
• Accepts responsibility for the recognition of athletic injuries and refers patient to appropriate site for ongoing care.
• Advises family members, coaches, and collaborating physicians on matters pertaining to the status of the injured athlete.
• Maintains records of all injuries seen at the high school.
• Accepts responsibility for patient’s personal care and collaborates with supervising physician throughout the treatment process.
• Documents all student contacts to contribute to the continuity of care and management of sports injuries and training.
• Documents treatment programs and patient progress in medical record.
• Follows established procedures and observes safety precautions.
• Carries out positioning and reconditioning exercises.
• Trains patients in exercises, ambulation, use of equipment and daily activities.
• Cares for braces, prostheses, bandages, and other active assistive devices as needed.
• Collaborates and maintains a student trainer program.
• Provides assistance with game and practice coverage.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• We provide flexible benefits that include compensation and programs to help you take care of your family, your finances and your personal well-being.
• It’s what makes us one of the best places to work, and helps our employees live and work to their fullest potential.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees