Athletic Trainer

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The purpose of this position is to provide clinical and clerical support for faculty physicians and to provide outreach to middle school, high school, and/or local sports teams.

Minimum Qualifications

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Athletic Training or Physiology.
• Nationally Certified Athletic Trainer.
  
  

Experience

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Two years of experience in Athletic Training.
  
  

CORE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The statements described here are intended to describe the general nature of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not intended to be constructed as an all-inclusive list of all responsibilities and duties. Other duties may be assigned.

• Utilize Athletic Training skills to perform evaluation/assessment of patient.
• Perform patient education and design/implement exercise program as indicated by physician or physical therapist.
• Provide visit support to Physician or Physical Therapist during patient visit, including stretching and movement.
• Develops customized treatment plans and makes appropriate recommendations for ideal steps in athlete care.
• Coordinating with the management to maintain equipment inventory.
• May attend sports events to provide the needed on-site care.
  
  

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Requires the ability to lift 50 pounds and stand for prolonged periods of time.
  
  

WORKING ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Typical outdoor weather conditions. Normal outpatient, indoor clinical environment.
• Potential exposure to blood borne pathogens and bodily fluids.
  
  

Skills And Abilities

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  
  

Additional Job Description

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Shift

Day (United States of America)

Exempt/Non-Exempt

United States of America (Exempt)

Company

UHC United Hospital Center

Cost Center

68 UHC Orthopaedics

Address

327 Medical Park Drive

Bridgeport

West Virginia

Equal Opportunity Employer

West Virginia University Health System and its subsidiaries (collectively "WVUHS") is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. WVUHS strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. All WVUHS employees, other workers, and representatives are prohibited from engaging in unlawful discrimination. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, training, promotion, discipline, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment.