Athletic Trainer Ashland University

University Hospitals • Ashland, OH

9d • Onsite

About The Position

Supports athletes and athletic programs at Ashland University by providing comprehensive fitness, nutrition, injury care, and conditioning programs. This role involves performing athlete evaluations, providing immediate care, developing treatment plans, and educating athletes and their families on prevention and treatment. The Athletic Trainer will also be responsible for maintaining documentation, assisting with supply orders and inventory, and potentially billing. Regular meetings with the senior athletic trainer are expected to review competencies and patient care. Additional duties include performing other assigned tasks, complying with all policies, and adhering to requirements for maintaining Protected Health Information (PHI).

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.
• Must abide by all requirements to safely and securely maintain Protected Health Information (PHI) for our patients.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level