Athletic Trainer-Buckeye Local

Wheeling Hospital; Wheeling (WV); On-site; USD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A local healthcare provider in Wheeling is seeking an Athletic Trainer to serve as a first-line responder for athletes. The role involves injury management, evaluation, and implementing treatment plans. Candidates should have a Bachelor's Degree in Athletic Training and a national certification, along with at least two years of experience in athletic training. This full-time position includes various responsibilities in a sports-centered environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum two years of experience in Athletic Training.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds and stand for prolonged periods.

Responsibilities

• Provide on-site injury prevention, taping, bracing.
• Respond to acute injuries and emergencies during practices and games.
• Conduct injury evaluations and coordinate referrals.
• Manage concussion protocols and return-to-play progression.
• Educate on injury prevention and safe return-to-activity protocols.

Skills

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Active Listening

Critical Thinking

Judgment and Decision Making

Monitoring

Problem Sensitivity

Deductive Reasoning

Inductive Reasoning

Oral Comprehension

Near Vision

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Athletic Training or Physiology

Nationally Certified Athletic Trainer

Job description

Athletic Trainer Buckeye Local High School

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Serve as first-line responder, injury manager, and liaison for youth and collegiate athletes in a dynamic sports environment.

Minimum Qualifications

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

Experience

• Two (2) years of experience in Athletic Training.

Core Duties and Responsibilities

• Provides on-site injury prevention, taping, bracing, and warm‑up supervision before practices/games.
• Responds to acute injuries and emergencies during practices and games.
• Conducts injury evaluations, coordinates referrals, and communicates with parents, coaches, and physicians.
• Manages concussion protocols, return‑to‑play progression, and hydration/heat illness monitoring.
• Travels with teams as needed, often working afternoons, evenings, and weekends.
• Conduct musculoskeletal assessments using clinical and functional testing.
• Develops and implements individualized treatment plans.
• Coordinates referrals to physicians, physical therapists, or specialists when necessary.
• Administers therapeutic exercises and modalities to promote healing.
• Tracks progress and adjusts plans based on patient/athlete recovery status.
• Educates on injury prevention and safe return‑to‑activity protocols.
• Maintains detailed and accurate treatment records.
• Ensures compliance with HIPAA, state regulations, and organizational policies.
• Communicates regularly with medical professionals, coaches, parents, and/or patients.
• Serves as a resource for injury prevention and athletic health education.
• Determines fitness for participation pre‑season and post‑injury.
• Assists in the selection and fitting of protective equipment.
• Maintains an effective and efficient athletic training room, equipment, and related implements.

Physical Requirements

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

Working Environment

• Typical outdoor weather conditions.
• Potential exposure to blood borne pathogens and bodily fluids.
• Office / school environment.

Skills and Abilities

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Active Listening
• Critical Thinking
• Judgment and Decision Making
• Monitoring
• Problem Sensitivity
• Deductive Reasoning
• Inductive Reasoning
• Oral Comprehension
• Near Vision

Additional Job Description

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40

Exempt/Non‑Exempt: United States of America (Exempt)

Shift: United States of America (Exempt)

Company: WH Wheeling Hospital Inc.

Cost Center: 6055 WH School Athletic Trainers

Address: 1 Medical Park Drive, Wheeling, 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.

Seniority Level

• Entry level

Employment Type

• Full-time

Job Function

• Other

Industries

• Hospitals and Health Care

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