Certified Athletic Trainer (4507) SPORTS MEDICINE
About The Position
The staff certified athletic trainer provides athletic training services to a contracted educational institution, sponsored or contracted event, or sponsored or contracted organization. These services include evaluation, treatment, and disposition of injured athletes; athletic injury prevention and management; record keeping; and on-site coverage consistent with contract terms. Additional duties may include assisting Lexington Clinic Orthopedic and Physical Therapy practices; organizing and participating in Sports Medicine Center programs; providing professional and layperson education; assisting with departmental research; marketing; public speaking; and other duties assigned by the Supervisor. The role has individual variation in involvement across these programs and functions. Attendance is an essential function of the job.
Requirements
- Minimum of a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
- Certification by the National Athletic Trainers’ Association Board of Certification.
- Certification, or eligibility for certification, by the Kentucky Board of Medical Licensure.
- CPR certification.
- Valid driver's license.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to communicate effectively with peers, physicians, staff, patients, athletes, coaches, administrators, and parents.
- Ability to move, traverse, position oneself, remain stationary, and negotiate steps for up to eight hours per day.
- Ability to lift, move, and carry material weighing up to 50 pounds.
- Ability to safely assist injured patients and athletes.
- Ability to work outdoors in a variety of weather conditions.
- Attendance is an essential function of the job.
Nice To Haves
- Two years of athletic training experience preferred.
Responsibilities
- Evaluate, treat, and determine disposition of injured athletes.
- Provide athletic injury prevention and management.
- Maintain records.
- Provide on-site coverage consistent with contract terms.
- Assist with the Lexington Clinic Orthopedic practice and Physical Therapy practice.
- Organize and participate in Sports Medicine Center programs.
- Support professional and layperson educational programming.
- Assist with departmental research efforts.
- Participate in marketing and public speaking.
- Perform other duties assigned by the Supervisor.
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Job Type
Full-time
