Athletic Trainer, Outreach

University Hospitals; Mentor (OH); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional healthcare provider in Mentor, Ohio is looking for a qualified Athletic Trainer to support both athletes and athletic programs. The role involves athlete evaluations, injury management, and working closely with other fitness professionals. Candidates must have a Bachelor's degree in Sports Medicine and National Athletic Trainers Association certification. This is a full-time position with a focus on fitness and health maintenance within a school district setting.

Qualifications

• 1+ years experience as an ATC preferred.
• Proficient in emergency care and injury management.
• Certification from the National Athletic Trainers Association required.

Responsibilities

• Perform athlete evaluations and manage care plans.
• Educate athletes and families on treatment and prevention methods.
• Work with the Athletic Director on supplies and documentation.

Skills

Ability to evaluate athletes

Knowledge of injury prevention

Effective communication with athletes and families

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Sports Medicine or related program

Tools

Injury tracking software

Job description

Overview

A Brief Overview

• Supports athletes and athletic programs by providing comprehensive fitness, nutrition, injury care and conditioning programs
• Supports Fairport Harbor Village School District

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) and

Physical Demands

• Standing Frequently
• Walking Frequently
• Sitting Rarely
• Lifting Frequently 50 lbs
• Carrying Frequently 50 lbs
• 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%