What are the responsibilities and job description for the Athletic Trainer, Center for Athletes position at Wentworth-Douglass Physicians Organization (WDP)?
This position is per diem and is located at Wentworth-Douglass Hospital at our Center for Athletes in Somersworth, NH.
About the Role: In this Athletic training role, you will provide comprehensive exercise programming to a diverse range of clients ranging from competitive athletes to the active adult. This position is part of a collaborative, multi-disciplinary team environment, where you will support post-rehabilitation transitional programs, enhance athletic sports performance, and deliver functional training to help individuals achieve their highest potential.
Why This Position? Our state-of-the-art facility is dedicated to function, performance and recovery, where you will work alongside experts committed to personalized care and innovation. Join us in our mission to help individuals reach their goals through evidence-based training and the power of teamwork.
We look forward to welcoming a passionate and dedicated Athletic Trainer to our team!
Apply now and be part of our dynamic and supportive team at the Center for Athletes.
Summary: Provide services to student athletes under the direction of the program or department head or designee in accordance with state athletic training practices.
Does this position require Patient Care?: Yes
Essential Functions:
-Cares for athletic injuries.
-Design and implement injury rehabilitation programs
-Formulates assessments and executes plans of action that best aid/fit student-athletes' health needs and determines student athletes safe return to sport participation.
-Provide athletic training coverage for all home/hosted contests as described by the CCCAA bylaws.
-Administer Emergency Care and First Aid
-Creates and regularly updates an injury report.
-Ensures proper equipment use and fitting such as helmets, shoulder pads, braces, mouthpieces. The use of tape or wraps.
-Maintain documents, supplies and the working environment to ensure the effective and efficient functioning of the clinic
Wentworth-Douglass Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, we choose to lead. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities.
Education
Bachelor's Degree Kinesiology required or Bachelor's Degree Related Field of Study required or Master's Degree Related Field of Study preferred
Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree?
No
Licenses and Credentials
Athletic Trainer NH State License required
Basic Life Support [BLS Certification] required
Certified Athletic Trainer [ATC] - National Athletic Trainers' Association preferred
Experience
experience working as an athletic trainer 0-1 year preferred
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Provide Excellent Athletic Training and Student Mentoring.
- Strong attention to detail.
- Strong planning and organizational skills.
- Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.
- Strong customer service skills.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
Physical Requirements
- Standing Frequently (34-66%)
- Walking Frequently (34-66%)
- Sitting Occasionally (3-33%)
- Lifting Frequently (34-66%) 35lbs (w/assisted device)
- Carrying Frequently (34-66%) 20lbs - 35lbs
- Pushing Occasionally (3-33%)
- Pulling Occasionally (3-33%)
- Climbing Rarely (Less than 2%)
- Balancing Frequently (34-66%)
- Stooping Occasionally (3-33%)
- Kneeling Occasionally (3-33%)
- Crouching Occasionally (3-33%)
- Crawling Rarely (Less than 2%)
- Reaching Frequently (34-66%)
- Gross Manipulation (Handling) Frequently (34-66%)
- Fine Manipulation (Fingering) Frequently (34-66%)
- Feeling Constantly (67-100%)
- Foot Use Rarely (Less than 2%)
- Vision - Far Constantly (67-100%)
- Vision - Near Constantly (67-100%)
- Talking Constantly (67-100%)
- Hearing Constantly (67-100%)
Wentworth-Douglass Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, we choose to lead. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities.