Athletic Trainer, Outreach Ashland University

University Hospitals•Ashland, OH

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Position will support Ashland University Athletes. Supports athletes and athletic programs by providing comprehensive fitness, nutrition, injury care and conditioning programs.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Sports Medicine or other related program (Required)
specific experience with general principles of injury prevention and first aid (Required)
Physically and cognitively able to provide care and to be able to assist in moving people and/or equipment. (Required proficiency)
National Athletic Trainers Association certification (Required)
Licensure in the State of Ohio (Required)

Nice To Haves

1+ years experience as an ATC (Preferred)

Responsibilities

Performs athlete evaluation on/off the field; provides immediate care as needed and/or develops an effective treatment plan appropriate to the athlete’s needs.
Selects and competently uses a variety of appropriate treatment techniques.
Educates athlete/family in applicable treatment and prevention.
Regularly uses and keeps up-to-date documentation via UH preferred injury tracking software.
Performs other activities such as, but not limited to assisting Athletic Director in ordering supplies and keeping current inventories, billing, etc.
Meets with senior athletic trainer regularly to review competencies and skills to navigate patient care and function of sports and athletes at their assigned location.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Complies with all policies and standards.
For specific duties and responsibilities, refer to documentation provided by the department during orientation.
Must abide by all requirements to safely and securely maintain Protected Health Information (PHI) for our patients. Annual training, the UH Code of Conduct and UH policies and procedures are in place to address appropriate use of PHI in the workplace.