Athletic Trainer, Outreach High School

University Hospitals; Mentor (OH); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Part time

Job summary

University Hospitals is seeking a PRN Athletic Trainer for outreach to high schools in Lake, Ashtabula and Geauga counties. You will support athletes with comprehensive fitness, injury care and conditioning programs, and coordinate documentation in UH systems.

The role requires a Bachelor's in Sports Medicine, Ohio licensure, and preferably NATA certification, with 1+ years ATC experience. The position involves travel to multiple high schools as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Sports Medicine or related field is required.
• Licensure in the State of Ohio is required.
• NATA certification preferred.
• 1+ years experience as an Athletic Trainer (ATC) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform athlete evaluation on/off the field and provide immediate care as needed.
• Develop effective treatment plans based on athlete needs.
• Educate athletes and families on treatment and prevention.
• Maintain up-to-date documentation using UH injury tracking software.
• Assist Athletic Director with equipment orders and inventory and related tasks.
• Meet regularly with senior athletic trainer to review competencies and patient care.

Job description

Job Description - Athletic Trainer, Outreach High School (2600081H)

Athletic Trainer, Outreach High School - ( 2600081H )

A Brief Overview

PRN position - covering high schools in Lake/Ashtabula/Geauga County

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

What You Will Do

• 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 preferred
• Licensure in the State of Ohio (Required) and