• Bachelor's degree required, Master's degree preferred
• At least 3 years experience working in a physician practice and secondary school preferred
• Applied Knowledge: Athletic trainers must have knowledge about a large range of medical problems. Assessment and evaluation skills and working with other healthcare professionals will be needed
• Decision-Making Skills: Ability to think critically and make independent decisions regarding the assessment, treatment, rehabilitation, and return to play decisions per state licensure guidelines.
• Attention to Detail: Should be thorough and detailed in injury tracking and documentation
• Interpersonal Skills: Ability to communicate effectively in high stress/pressure situations
• Must have the ability to organize prioritize and perform multiple tasks with little or no supervision.

• NATA BOC Certified
• CPR Certified
• Active IL Licensure required within 3 months of application to the State of Illinois

Responsibilities:

• Develop plans for providing athletic training coverage at all interscholastic athletic events identified in Athletic Training Program Coverage Policy.
• Liaison between patient, physician, parents, and coaching staff.
• Establish and maintain a budget for athletic training supplies/equipment.
• Establish daily hours of operation for the athletic training facility.
• Develop comprehensive venue and condition specific emergency action plans.
• Initiate and administer an athletic training student-aide program in accordance within the school’s clubs and activities guidelines and state law.
• Establish a working relationship with a designated team physician and community physicians.
• Establish a working relationship with school nursing staff.
• Complete (School Systems) policies for training and comply with regulations.
• Maintain adequate medical records on all injuries and rehabilitation procedures.
• Comply with any and all policies regarding health care delivery as indicated by the school’s systems regulations and outlined in the Athletic Injury Management section of the school’s athletic training program policies and procedures manual.
• Develops coach’s professional development for CPR/AED, Concussion, Heat Illness, Sudden Cardiac Death, and other programs as needed.
• Engage in marketing and promotional events as needed. Responsible for following patient Care from check in to check out.
• Responsible for taking patient history, initial evaluation, and documentation.
• Design and educate patients on home exercise programs per physician request.
• Responsible for patient setup and education of in-office procedures.
• Prepares for and assists physician with in office procedures.
• Responsible for brace and crutch fitting and product education.
• Triage patient messages, phone calls and questions appropriately.
• Responsible for maintaining clinic flow.
• Completes Special projects as assigned.
• Councils patients regarding diagnosis, treatment options, and outcomes as appropriate.

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Other information:

Exposure to:
Chemicals: Clorazene, Virex, Germicidal wipes, Liquid paper.
Video Display Terminals: Average
Blood and Body Fluids:Overall, there is a minimal risk of exposure to blood and body fluid. Potential risk would be in the event of patient incontinence and open wounds treated in hydrotherapy. There is also some potential for risk in equipment failure such as a catheter or IV breaking.
TB or Airborne Pathogens: Very Minimal.

Sensory requirements (speech, vision, smell, hearing, touch):
Speech: Needed for communication with patients and staff.
Vision: Needed for reading and patient observation.
Smell: N/A
Hearing: Needed for patient communication.
Touch: Needed for patient evaluation and treatment, writing..

Shift: Days

Percentage of time during the normal workday the employee is required to:
Sit: 10%
Twist: 5%
Stand: 30%
Crawl: 0%
Walk: 30%
Kneel: 0%
Lift: 10%
Drive: 0%
Squat: 5%
Climb: 0%
Bend: 5%
Reach above shoulders: 1%

The weight required to be lifted each normal workday according to the continuum described below:
Up to 10 lbs: Occasionally
Up to 20 lbs: Occasionally
Up to 35 lbs: Occasionally
Up to 50 lbs: Occasionally
Up to 75 lbs: Occasionally
Up to 100 lbs: Occasionally
Over 100 lbs: Not Required

Describe and explain the lifting and carrying requirements. (Example: the distance material is carried; how high material is lifted, etc.):

Maximum consecutive time (minutes) during the normal workday for each activity:
Sit: 60
Twist: <5
Stand: 45
Crawl: <5
Walk: 30
Kneel: <5
Lift: <10
Drive: <15
Squat: <5
Climb: 0
Bend: <5
Reach above shoulders: <5

Repetitive use of hands (Frequency indicated):
Simple grasp up to 10 lbs. Normal weight: Often
Pushing & pulling Normal weight: some
Fine Manipulation: Typing, writing.

Repetitive use of foot or feet in operating machine control:

Temperature: Normal Range
Lighting: Average
Noise levels: Average
Humidity: Normal Range
Atmosphere:

Special Hazards : Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical: General use of exercise equipment and computers, modalities. Chemical additives for whirlpools, disinfectants.
Protective Clothing Required: Gown, gloves or mask if there is potential contact with blood or body fluid.