Days

Wood County Hospital•Sanford, ME

10d•Onsite

About The Position

Elevate your career at Wood County Hospital, where you're not just a number – you're a vital part of a team making a real difference. The Athletic Trainer is to provide comprehensive support in athletic/patient care through skilled clinical assistance, athletic/patient education, and coordination of services. This role contributes to high-quality, athletic/patient-centered care by promoting safety, efficiency, and positive clinical outcomes within the healthcare team. The Athletic Trainer is an onsite position on the campus of BGSU.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in athletic training
Ohio athletic training license
Board of Certification (BOC) for Athletic Trainers Certification
BLS Certification

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in athletic training
No specific license requirements listed as preferred.
No specific experience requirements listed as preferred.
No specific certification requirements listed as preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform detailed athlete/patient assessments by obtaining medical histories, conducting physical and functional evaluations, and documenting all clinical findings accurately in the clinical information system.
Provide athlete/patient education and instruction on preoperative preparation, postoperative protocols, wound care, mobility training, and rehabilitation exercises to promote optimal recovery and outcomes.
Remove and apply dressings, sutures, casts, and splints, fitting and instructing patients on durable medical equipment (DME) and assistive devices following aseptic technique and all physician orders.
Collaborate with the surgical and clinical team to coordinate care, ensure compliance with quality and safety standards, manage referrals and scheduling, and support an athletic/patient-centered environment.
Prepare, prevent, protect and respond to support our culture of safety.
Works hours per week in accordance with offer letter or per attributes of position at transfer request.
May be expected to work longer hours as necessary.
Other duties as assigned.