What are the responsibilities and job description for the Athletic Trainer position at Goshen Health?
Summary
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Athletic trainers work to prevent, diagnose, treat/manage, and rehabilitate orthopedic injuries and conditions sustained by their designated patient population.
Position Accountabilities
- Performs work assignments and displays a positive sincere attitude that represents support for Goshen Health’s mission statement.
- Coordinates and provides athletic training services on-site at area schools under the Manager of Orthopedic Services, the school Athletic Director and team physician.
- Provides initial injury evaluations, supervision and monitoring of rehabilitation programs and agreed upon practice coverage and assorted game/contest coverage.
- Maintain complete and accurate files on contact with students.
- Ensures patient adherence to safety and injury prevention techniques; prepares accident reports as required.
- Evaluate and screen athletes for potential injury due to previous conditions.
- Provide timely and appropriate evaluation of injury and/or illness sustained by students engaged in athletic activities.
- The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed and should not be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills of personnel so classified.
Position Qualifications
- Required Education: Bachelor’s degree from a CAATE accredited Athletic Training Program
- Preferred Education: Master’s degree from a CAATE accredited Athletic Training Program
- Experience: Six months as an athletic trainer preferred but will accept new graduates
- Certifications Required: Must be certified by the Board of Certification for the Athletic Trainer. Must have Indiana Athletic Trainers Licensure or obtain upon hire. BLS certification from the American Heart Association