What are the responsibilities and job description for the Clinical Athletic Trainer position at Marietta College?
About Marietta College:
For nearly two centuries, Marietta College has embraced its commitment to serving young adults seeking to better their lives and to turn their life's passions into actionable good in the world. Committed to a contemporary liberal arts education and home to the 16th oldest chapter of Phi Beta Kappa, Marietta offers more than 40 undergraduate programs as well as graduate programs in Physician Assistant Studies, Sustainability Leadership, and Psychology.
At Marietta, students learn from talented faculty members who are respected in their fields and wholly dedicated to teaching the next generation of leaders. Our professors share their knowledge with students and challenge them to develop their skillsets through serious research, experiential opportunities, and internships. Every student completes Marietta's rigorous General Education Curriculum, which builds strong communication skills and exposes students to new ideas and interests.
Our varsity athletic teams compete in NCAA Division III and against some of the best in the nation as a member of the Ohio Athletic Conference and Mid-Atlantic Rowing Conference. Marietta has won six national championships and 64 conference titles, including an OAC-record 46 baseball titles.
More than 26,000 living members of The Long Blue Line proudly support their alma mater and help current students gain internships and connections into their chosen industries. This support, in addition to the vibrant growth on campus, is one of the reasons why The Chronicle of Higher Education named Marietta College one of the Great Colleges to Work For.
The College sits on 90 picturesque acres in Marietta, Ohio, located just blocks from a historic downtown and the Ohio River.
For more information about the College, please visit marietta.edu.
Job Description:
Provide exceptional health care delivery to athletic programs by promoting holistic student-athlete success and experiences through prevention evaluation, programming for rehabilitation, self-care and wellness. Set athletic training clinic times and home event coverage allows for work/life balance of the staff.
Essential Functions of the Position:
- Work in cooperation with the Head Athletic Trainer in all aspects of the health care of the student-athletes, such as evaluation, treatment, and rehabilitation of injuries incurred by the intercollegiate student-athletes.
- Provide onsite care and management of injuries and illnesses including prevention, evaluation, management and rehabilitation.
- Assess risk of injury, self-care implementation and overall wellness promotion.
- Complete electronic documentation of patient encounters into PyraMed (EMR).
- Execute medical care for student-athletes per sports medicine standard operating procedures.
- Coordinate and implement injury prevention programs and customized preventative strategies and programs to each patient.
- Collaborate with campus partners and athletic department staff regarding the safety and well-being of student athletes.
- Communicate with physicians and coaching staff regarding the injury status of athletes.
- Provide medical care during open clinic times and home athletic events.
- Travel to away contests as determined by Head Athletic Trainer.
Requirements:
Required Skills and Abilities:
- Excellent verbal and written communication.
- Proficient use of athletic training supplies and equipment, therapeutic modalities, computer, and software.
- Ability to manage several injuries at one time during an athletic event while maintaining a calm demeanor and providing professional care.
- Demonstrated teamwork mindset prioritizing the student athlete at all times.
Required Experience & Education:
- Bachelor's degree in athletic training or in a related field
- Certified athletic trainer
- Ohio OTPTAT Board Licensure
- Current CPR for Professional Rescuer/BLS
Additional Information:
Physical Requirements:
- Ability to work in a variety of indoor/outdoor settings dependent on the sporting event assigned. This could include cold/hot temperatures and rain or snow.
- Ability to lift a patient with assistance from coaches or other support staff. Occasional stretching, twisting, grasping, pulling, and other semi-strenuous activities while treating a student athlete.
- Ability to respond quickly to student's injuries during athletic events with the proper medical supplies and safety protection readily available.
Application Instructions:
Interested applicants should submit a cover letter, resume, and contact information for three professional references. All applications/resumes must be submitted through this online process. We regret that we are unable to accept applications or resumes submitted by mail, email, or fax. As you are submitting your application via this online process, please be sure to provide an accurate email address. You will then receive an acknowledgment indicating your application materials have been received.
Marietta College is an equal opportunity educator and employer. Marietta College does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, gender orientation, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, religion, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), physical or mental disability, genetic information (including testing and characteristics), veteran status, uniformed service member status, political affiliation, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local laws.