Clinic Athletic Trainer | Therapy & Rehabilitation | Full-Time, Benefits Eligible

Memorial Health Ohio • Paris Township, OH

13h

About The Position

The Clinic Athletic Trainer works under the direction of a Physical Therapist to administer outpatient and inpatient physical therapy treatment techniques, such as exercise, moist heat, ultrasound, electrical stimulation, and gait training. The role supports restoration of body functions, pain relief, and disability prevention; instructs patients in the use and care of braces, canes, crutches, and prosthetic devices; documents relevant information in the medical record for co-signature by the supervising Physical Therapist; and communicates pertinent patient information to that therapist.

The position prepares equipment and supplies and maintains treatment areas and department supplies. Duties include transporting patients and materials as directed, assisting with brace and mobility-device fittings, maintaining and cleaning equipment, and performing and documenting quality-assurance and safety checks. The role also performs clerical duties to support the department secretary.

The Athletic Trainer provides athletic training services for local high schools as needed, including injury assessment, first aid, initial injury management, follow-up and referrals, use of treatment modalities, written injury and treatment documentation, and communication with physicians, therapists, coaches, and parents. The role educates athletes and coaches on health maintenance and injury prevention, develops strength and conditioning programs, recommends supplies, and manages and supervises the student trainer program.

The position also supports athletic performance training, customer service, community outreach, performance programming, client communications, transactions and registrations, complaint response, marketing, and special events. Additional special projects may be assigned.

Requirements

• Licensed by the Ohio Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy and Athletic Trainers Board to practice Athletic Training in Ohio.
• Obtain American Heart Association BLS certification within six months of employment and maintain continuous certification.

Responsibilities

• Administer outpatient and inpatient physical therapy treatment techniques under the direction of a Physical Therapist.
• Instruct patients in the care and use of braces, canes, crutches, and prosthetic devices.
• Record pertinent information in medical records for co-signature by the supervising Physical Therapist and communicate relevant patient information to that therapist.
• Obtain and prepare equipment and supplies for patient use; prepare and maintain treatment areas and supply levels.
• Transport patients, records, equipment, and supplies as directed; assist therapists with brace, crutch, and walker fittings and adjustments.
• Clean and maintain department equipment and perform and document equipment quality-assurance and safety checks according to department policies and schedules.
• Perform clerical duties to assist the department secretary.
• Provide athletic training services for local high schools as needed, including injury assessment, first aid, initial injury management, follow-up, and referrals.
• Use modalities for athletic injury management and maintain written documentation of injuries and treatments.
• Communicate with physicians, physical therapists, coaches, and parents, and provide injury referral reports to the Director of PT & Sports Medicine.
• Educate coaches and athletes about health maintenance and injury prevention; design and implement strength and conditioning programs.
• Recommend athletic training supplies and manage and supervise the student trainer program.
• Assist with or conduct athletic performance training sessions, including running form, strength training, and sport-specific skills.
• Support customer service and community outreach; assist with performance programming, client communications, transactions, registrations, payments, comments and complaints, marketing, and special events.
• Assist with special projects as required or assigned.

Benefits

• 11 paid holidays
• Vacation and sick time
• OPERS retirement plan (employee contribution of 10% and employer contribution of 14%)
• Free membership to the employee wellness center
• Tuition reimbursement
• Discounted Kidzlink daycare
• Employee recognition
• Free parking

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed