Certified Athletic Trainer - Utica - Full Time (Exempt)

Knox Community Hospital; Mount Vernon (OH); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a Certified Athletic Trainer for a full-time role in Utica. The trainer will be responsible for treating athletes' injuries, developing rehabilitation programs, and ensuring effective communication with various stakeholders. This role requires a bachelor's degree, certification, and strong critical thinking skills. Join a dedicated team to promote health and injury prevention.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited athletic training program.
• Certified Athletic Trainer certification required.
• Current CPR certification required.

Responsibilities

• Treatment of athletes' physical injuries and emotional aspects.
• Developing and organizing rehabilitation programs.
• Coordinating sports medicine coverage and managing training room.

Skills

Critical Thinking

Customer Service

Communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Athletic Training

Job description

Certified Athletic Trainer - Utica - Full Time (Exempt)

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Job Summary

The athletic trainer is responsible for the treatment of athletes of all ages, abilities, and sports. This includes prevention, treatment, and rehabilitation of physical injuries, as well as addressing emotional and mental aspects of injuries. The role involves treating sprains, strains, contusions, abrasions, lacerations, dislocations, chronic injuries, and fractures. The trainer will measure, examine, analyze, and instruct to evaluate physical fitness components and promote health and injury prevention.

Additional duties include establishing communication with athletic directors, school staff, coaches, parents, and medical professionals; developing and organizing rehabilitation programs; coordinating sports medicine coverage, physical screenings, injury clinics, and managing the training room and supplies. The trainer must be knowledgeable of practice standards and regulations governing athletic training in school and outpatient settings.

The role requires demonstrating critical thinking for safe, quality care; providing excellent customer service; ensuring safety; effective communication; collaboration with healthcare teams; adherence to policies and standards; and maintaining confidentiality. The trainer also assists with daily operations and data collection within the strength and conditioning program.

Minimum Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited athletic training program with a bachelor's degree or equivalent.
• Certified Athletic Trainer certification required.
• Current CPR certification required.

Additional Details

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Part-time
• Job function: Other
• Industry: Hospitals and Health Care