Athletic Trainer

The Hill School; Pottstown (Montgomery County); Sur place; USD 32 000 - 42 000; Temps partiel

Résumé du poste

The Hill School in Pottstown, PA is seeking a part-time Athletic Trainer to support student health across athletics and activities. The AT works under the Medical Director and Athletic Training Director, providing injury prevention, treatment, rehabilitation, and education for student-athletes.

Responsibilities include diagnosing and treating injuries, documenting care in Medicat, and coordinating with coaches, parents, and health care providers. Background checks are required prior to hire.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Athletic Training is required.
• Valid PA state license and ATC BOC certification.
• First Aid and CPR certification.

Responsabilités

• Diagnose and treat students, refer to physicians when needed.
• Provide athletic training services as part of a health care team.
• Document injuries and treatments using the Medicat EHR.
• Attend practices and games to care for injured athletes.
• Coordinate with coaches, parents, and health providers.

Connaissances

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Communication

Team collaboration

Formation

Bachelor of Science in Athletic Training

Description du poste

The Hill School Mission: The Hill School prepares young people from across the country and around the world for college, careers, and life. Within a family school environment and a rigorous liberal arts curriculum, we challenge our young people to work hard; think and reason; seek fulfillment; serve the common good; and prepare to lead as citizens of the world, uniquely guided by our motto, "Whatsoever Things Are True."

Position Summary:

The Athletic Trainer (AT) works with students under the direction of the Medical Director and under the supervision of the Director of Athletic Training. The AT assists in the coordination and administration of a comprehensive program of athletic training services for students at The Hill School. This includes injury and illness prevention, wellness promotion and education, emergent care, examination and clinical diagnosis, therapeutic intervention, rehabilitation of injuries and medical conditions, referring students and their parents when additional medical care is needed for injuries and documentation of care provided. This is a part-time position for the academic year.

Responsibilities:

• Use scope of knowledge as an athletic trainer to diagnose and treat students including referring them to the care of a doctor or other medical staff member, as needed.
• Render athletic training services and/or treatments as part of a health care team.
• Act as a liaison between health care providers, physicians and specialists, the School, students and their parents.
• Attend athletic practices and scheduled competition events to attend to any injured athletes.
• Clearly document injuries, treatments, rehabilitation plans, medical testing and other pertinent information using Electronic Health Record System (Medicat).
• Communicate with athletic coaches and Co-Curricular leaders regarding students' participation status.
• Actively care for concussed students under the School's concussion protocol.
• Assist with inventory management and organization of supplies in the athletic trainer's room.
• Serve as a preceptor to West Chester University's CAATE accredited athletic training education program students.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of Bachelor of Science Degree in Athletic Training and a valid PA state license.
• Valid ATC BOC certification.
• First Aid and CPR certification.
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to work nights and weekends.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively within a diverse and inclusive community.
• Physical ability to mobilize across campus as needed. The physical demands of this position include walking, standing for long periods of time, kneeling, bending, lifting, stretching and climbing. Manual dexterity, visual acuity and hearing abilities are all required to successfully perform the athletic trainer job duties.

Attitude and Demeanor

• Publicly support the mission and vision of The Hill School in a positive and professional manner.
• Work as a dynamic team member in a professional collaborative environment.
• Energetic and organized enough to thrive in an extremely fast-paced environment while collaborating with a growing team to produce great work.
• Ability to wear many hats, learn new things every day, and have the ability to switch from a variety of roles with ease and excitement.
• Communicate effectively with warmth, sensitivity, humor, and understanding as they deal with administrative colleagues, teachers, students, alumni, parents, faculty, staff, and program associates.
• Possess a "service attitude" - willingness to be flexible to meet the needs of the department and school.

Position is contingent upon successful completion of certain background checks, including criminal history background checks, fingerprint-based background checks, reference checks, employment history checks, and educational background checks, upon hire and during the course of your employment, to the extent permitted by law and consistent with the School's policies regarding employment eligibility.