What are the responsibilities and job description for the Athletic Trainer - Therapy Services_Sports Medicine position at KINGS DAUGHTERS MEDICAL CENTER?
Responsible for attending area sports activities, and consulting with physicians, coaches, athletes and their families regarding injured athlete’s status.
CHARACTERISTIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- 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).