Athletic Trainer – Therapy Services_Sports Medicine

Responsible for attending area sports activities, and consulting with physicians, coaches, athletes and their families regarding injured athlete’s status.

CHARACTERISTIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

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  Assesses patient’s needs; selects, administers, and interprets appropriate evaluation procedures.
• Educates patient and family members regarding evaluation findings and management recommendations.
• Develops and instructs patients and family members in home programs.
• Provides in-services within the department and professional and lay communities.
• Aggressively pursue marketing opportunities within the realm of sports medicine in the community.
• Establishes working relationship with area coaches and physicians.
• Supervises field treatment/workouts of athletes when appropriate.
• Travel to practice/game sites at area schools to offer and provide athletic training services on a daily, weekly, or as needed basis.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.
• Maintains expertise through attendance at professional meetings and literature review.
• Consistently works at projecting professional appearance and caring manner with co-workers, coaches, athletes, and family members.
• Work flexible schedule and adapts to required changes with clinical and non-clinical responsibilities.

Education

• Graduate of an accredited Athletic Training Program with at least BS in Athletic Training.

Certification

• Current MS Athletic Trainer license or eligible for MS Athletic Trainer license.
• Current CPR certification (Healthcare Provider).