What are the responsibilities and job description for the High School Athletic Medical Personnel - Part Time position at ConVal High School?
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SUMMARY: Under the direction of the Principal and the Athletic Director, the Athletic Medical Personnel provides a wide range of prevention and treatment services for student-athlete injuries, rehabilitation, evaluation, reconditioning, education, and guidance; and performs related work as required.
POSITION TITLE: High School Athletic Medical Personnel (Athletic Trainer)
REPORTS TO: Director of Athletics & Co-Curriculars & High School Principal
QUALIFICATIONS:
Licensed Medical Professional (Athletic Trainer, Board Certified Sports Physical Therapist, Emergency Medical Technician, Nurse, Nurse Practitioner, Physician, Physician Assistant)
Ability to prevent, evaluate, and treat sports-related injuries.
Ability to develop and implement emergency action plans.
Coordinate care with physicians and other healthcare professionals.
Have a strong understanding of concussion management and return-to-play protocols.
Maintain accurate medical records and documentation.
Educate coaches and athletes on injury prevention and health.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Aid students in the prevention of athletic injuries; tape and wrap athletes to prevent injury or re-injury; supply and assist students with straps, braces, and other adaptive equipment to assist with prevention or treatment of injury.
Identify, evaluate, and provide immediate first aid in response to athletic injuries; administer emergency first aid as necessary.
Develop and implement individualized rehabilitation and reconditioning programs for injured students; assist students with specialized therapeutic exercises; perform demonstrations of proper exercise techniques and problems.
Operate a variety of first aid and adaptive equipment.
Maintain appropriate records on all injuries, treatments administered, physician’s diagnosis, treatment plans, prescriptions, physical examination reports, medical history forms, accident reports, and insurance forms; provides reports to coaches on injuries, medical reports, and treatment plans for athletes under treatment, as required.
Maintain a clean, safe, and orderly work environment.
Provide on-site coverage of home athletic events (including practices and games).