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Job Requisition Number 22383

Full Time

40 Hours/Week

Monday - Friday, 8am-5pm

Onsite 

$6,000 (taxable) sign on bonus available


Summary:
The Athletic Trainer provides direct patient care including ongoing assessment, treatment, rehabilitation, conditioning, prevention and education.


Responsibilities:
1. Provides direct patient care including ongoing assessment, treatment, rehabilitation, conditioning, prevention and education.

2. Provides instruction and assistance to patients and the families as appropriate.

3. Communicates with physicians, coaches and health professionals regarding patient care and coordination of services and other needs as indicated.

4. Provides written documentation according to departmental standards.

5. Works with and provides guidance to students and unlicensed personnel.

6. Seeks educational opportunities to further professional development.

7. Fosters enhanced awareness/understanding of athletic training, sports medicine, and clinic/hospital programs to the department, hospital, schools and other community organizations.

8. Participates in departmental research and educational programs.

9. Performs other related duties as assigned or requested.

10. Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care for the physical, psych/ social, educational, and safety needs of the patients served regardless of age.

11. Other duties as required.

Other information:

Technical Expertise

1. Ability to maneuver into a variety of small spaces and assume various positions including crawling, kneeling and squatting.

2. Must possess sufficient strength to ensure safety of unstable patients and assist in patient transfers.

3. Fine motor functions including precise hand/eye coordination as well as gross motor functions which allow for manipulation of tools, instruments and equipment.

4. Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.

5. Strong problem-solving skills.

6. Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work with both patients and families.

7. Experience working with various levels within an organization is required.

8. Experience in healthcare is preferred.

9. Experience working in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word) or similar software is required.



Education and Experience

1. Education: Bachelor’s degree is required. Master’s degree is preferred.

2. Certification: Licensed by the Ohio OT/PT/AT Board is required.  Certified by the Board of Certification for Athletic Trainer required.  Current Healthcare Provider BLS training required. 

3. Years of relevant experience: Minimum of three (3) years of experience is preferred.

4. Years of supervisory experience: None.

Full Time

FTE: 1.000000




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