Athletic Trainer, Outreach High School

University Hospitals•Mentor, OH

2d•Onsite

About The Position

PRN position - covering high schools in Lake/Ashtabula/Geauga County. 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
specific experience with general principles of injury prevention and first aid
Physically and cognitively able to provide care and to be able to assist in moving people and/or equipment. (Required proficiency)
Licensure in the State of Ohio
Standing Frequently
Walking Frequently
Lifting Frequently up to 50 lbs
Carrying Frequently up to 50 lbs
Pushing Frequently up to 50 lbs
Pulling Frequently up to 50 lbs
Stooping Frequently
Kneeling Frequently
Crouching Frequently
Reaching Frequently
Handling Frequently
Grasping Frequently
Feeling Constantly
Talking Constantly
Hearing Constantly
Repetitive Motions Constantly
Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination Constantly

Nice To Haves

1+ years experience as an ATC
National Athletic Trainers Association certification preferred
Climbing Occasionally up to 50 lbs
Balancing Occasionally
Crawling Occasionally
Sitting Rarely

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.