Athletic Trainer-Berkshire High School

University Hospitals; Chardon (OH); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

University Hospitals is looking for an Athletic Trainer to support athletes and athletic programs by providing comprehensive fitness and conditioning programs. Your role will involve performing athlete evaluations, providing immediate care, and creating effective treatment plans tailored to their needs.

You will be required to educate athletes and their families on treatment and prevention strategies while maintaining up-to-date documentation. Ideal candidates must have a Bachelor's Degree in Sports Medicine and the National Athletic Trainers Association certification, along with experience as an ATC.

Qualifications

• 1+ years experience as an ATC preferred.
• Specific experience with general principles of injury prevention and first aid required.
• Physically and cognitively able to provide care and assist in moving people and/or equipment.

Responsibilities

• Performs athlete evaluation on/off the field and provides immediate care.
• Selects and uses appropriate treatment techniques.
• Educates athlete/family in treatment and prevention.
• Maintains documentation via injury tracking software.
• Assists Athletic Director in ordering supplies.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Sports Medicine or other related program

National Athletic Trainers Association certification

Licensure in the State of Ohio

Job description

Overview

Supports athletes and athletic programs by providing comprehensive fitness, nutrition, injury care and conditioning programs.

Responsibilities

• Performs athlete evaluation on/off the field; provides immediate care as needed and/or develops an effective treatment plan appropriate to the athlete’s needs.
• Selects and competently uses a variety of appropriate treatment techniques.
• Educates athlete/family in applicable treatment and prevention.
• Regularly uses and keeps up-to-date documentation via UH preferred injury tracking software.
• Performs other activities such as, but not limited to assisting Athletic Director in ordering supplies and keeping current inventories, billing, etc.
• Meets with senior athletic trainer regularly to review competencies and skills to navigate patient care and function of sports and athletes at their assigned location.

Additional Responsibilities

• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Complies with all policies and standards.
• For specific duties and responsibilities, refer to documentation provided by the department during orientation.
• Must abide by all requirements to safely and securely maintain Protected Health Information (PHI) for our patients. Annual training, the UH Code of Conduct and UH policies and procedures are in place to address appropriate use of PHI in the workplace.

Education

• Bachelor's Degree in Sports Medicine or other related program (Required)

Work Experience

• 1+ years experience as an ATC (Preferred) and
• specific experience with general principles of injury prevention and first aid (Required)

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Physically and cognitively able to provide care and to be able to assist in moving people and/or equipment. (Required proficiency)

Licenses and Certifications

• National Athletic Trainers Association certification (Required)
• Licensure in the State of Ohio (Required)

Physical Demands

• Standing Frequently
• Walking Frequently
• Sitting Rarely
• Lifting Frequently 50 lbs
• Carrying Frequently 50 lbsyl
• Pushing Frequently 50 lbs
• Pulling Frequently 50 lbs
• Climbing Occasionally 50 lbs
• Balancing Occasionally
• Stooping Frequently
• Kneeling Frequently
• Crouching Frequently
• Crawling Occasionally
• Reaching Frequently
• Handling Frequently
• Grasping Frequently
• Feeling Constantly
• Talking Constantly
• Hearing Constantly
• Repetitive Motions Constantly
• Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination Constantly

Travel Requirements

• 10%