Athletic Trainer

WVU Medicine

10d

About The Position

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Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Athletic Training or Physiology.
Current Licensure as required by state in which services will be provided: OH: Athletic Trainer through Ohio Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, and Athletic Training Board WV: Athletic Trainer through West Virginia Board of Physical Therapists
Nationally Certified Athletic Trainer through the Board of Certification for the Athletic Trainer
Requires the ability to lift 50 pounds and stand for prolonged periods of time.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Active Listening
Critical Thinking
Judgment and Decision Making
Monitoring
Problem Sensitivity
Deductive Reasoning
Inductive Reasoning
Oral Comprehension
Near Vision

Nice To Haves

Two (2) years of experience in Athletic Training.

Responsibilities

Provides on-site injury prevention, taping, bracing, and warm-up supervision before practices/games.
Responds to acute injuries and emergencies during practices and games.
Conducts injury evaluations, coordinates referrals, and communicates with parents, coaches, and physicians.
Manages concussion protocols, return-to-play progression, and hydration/heat illness monitoring.
Travels with teams as needed, often working afternoons, evenings, and weekends.
Conduct musculoskeletal assessments using clinical and functional testing.
Develop and implement individualized treatment plans.
Coordinate referrals to physicians, physical therapists, or specialists when necessary.
Administer therapeutic exercises and modalities to promote healing.
Track progress and adjust plans based on patient/athlete recovery status.
Educate on injury prevention and safe return-to-activity protocols.
Maintain detailed and accurate treatment records.
Ensure compliance with HIPAA, state regulations, and organizational policies.
Communicate regularly with medical professionals, coaches, parents, and/or patients.
Serve as a resource for injury prevention and athletic health education.
Determine fitness for participation pre-season and post-injury.
Assist in the selection and fitting of protective equipment.
Maintain an effective and efficient athletic training room, equipment, and related implements.