Full-time
Position Summary

The Athletic Trainer is responsible for working with local School Systems’ athletes for event coverage, training room hours, clinic hours and participation in coaches/advisors sports medicine program. The Athletic Trainer performs patient related activities and patient care as directed by the Physical Therapist in the hospital setting.

Essential Functions

• Determines an athlete’s readiness to participate in sports after an injury

• Coordinates, communicates, and documents the athletes injury information to appropriate personnel i.e. physician, coach, family etc.

• Facilitates and performs athlete’s rehabilitation and reconditioning

• Develops injury and illness prevention strategies

• Promotes safe and appropriate practice and competition

• Demonstrates appropriate initial first aid procedures

• Applies protective and/or injury prevention devices such as taping, bandaging, bracing etc when needed

• Carries out treatment plans as directed by the physical therapist

• Presents clear, concise, organized information exchanges and interactions
  Position Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited school

• Certification through the Board of Certification, Inc.

• Valid license from the State of Ohio

• First Aid certification

• Minimum 5-7 years experience preferred

• American Heart Association Healthcare Provider BLS