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Location:

Wildwood Orthopaedic & Spine Hospital

Department:

Rehabilitation

Hours:

40

Shift:

Variable (United States of America)

Job Summary:

The Athletic Trainer will protect the health and well-being of students in athletic activities at schools throughout the region.

You will work to minimize conditions that would otherwise limit athletic participation and work to prevent injuries. You will recognize athletic injuries and refer patients to appropriate sites for ongoing care. The trainer will advise family members, coaches and collaborating physicians on the status of the injured athlete.

The trainer will also work with athletes on exercises, ambulation, use of equipment and daily activities.

ACCOUNTABILITIES

*All duties listed below are essential unless noted otherwise*

+ Provides the athletes, coaches, and parents with education on the prevention and recognition of athletic injuries.

+ Participates in sports medicine clinic and collaborates with the physician for ongoing medical care.

+ Safeguards the health and well-being of students in athletic activities. Minimizes conditions that would otherwise limit athletic participation. Prevents injuries which have appreciably adverse effects on successful programs.

+ Accepts responsibility for the recognition of athletic injuries and refers patient to appropriate site for ongoing care.

+ Advises family members, coaches, and collaborating physicians on matters pertaining to the status of the injured athlete.

+ Maintains records of all injuries seen at the high school.

+ Accepts responsibility for patient’s personal care and collaborates with supervising physician throughout the treatment process.

+ Documents all student contacts to contribute to the continuity of care and management of sports injuries and training. Documents treatment programs and patient progress in medical record.

+ Follows established procedures and observes safety precautions.

+ Carries out positioning and reconditioning exercises.

+ Trains patients in exercises, ambulation, use of equipment and daily activities.

+ Cares for braces, prostheses, bandages, and other active assistive devices as needed.

+ Collaborates and maintains a student trainer program. Provides assistance with game and practice coverage.

+ Other duties as assigned.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

**Education** : Bachelor’s Degree in Athletic Training or other related fields. Graduated from an accredited Athletic Trainers Program. Maintains current licensure with appropriate state Athletic Trainers Board. Maintains current membership with professional associations.

**Skills** : Must keep abreast of current trends affecting athletic training through professional journals, attending seminars/workshops pertinent to area of practice and complete the required amount of continuing education units for re-licensure.

Must be skilled in all athletic training/physical therapy related modalities, equipment, and documentation procedures. Must be familiar with Hospital policy, function, and procedure relative to physical therapy. Ability to pass competencies of the position according to the job description, evaluation, and departmental policies.

**Years of Experience** : 1-2 years of experience.

**License** : Licensed Athletic Trainer

The above summary of accountabilities is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed in this role. It should not be considered exhaustive.

**ProMedica** is a mission-driven, not-for-profit health care organization headquartered in Toledo, Ohio. It serves communities across nine states and provides a range of services, including acute and ambulatory care, a dental plan, and academic business lines. ProMedica owns and operates 10 hospitals and has an affiliated interest in one additional hospital. The organization employs over 1,300 health care providers through ProMedica Physicians and has more than 2,300 physicians and advanced practice providers with privileges. Committed to its mission of improving health and well-being, ProMedica has received national recognition for its clinical excellence and its initiatives to address social determinants of health. For more information about ProMedica, please visit promedica.org/aboutus (https://www.promedica.org/Pages/about-us/default.aspx) .

Benefits:

We provide flexible benefits that include compensation and programs to help you take care of your family, your finances and your personal well-being. It’s what makes us one of the best places to work, and helps our employees live and work to their fullest potential.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex/gender (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, age, physical or mental disability, military or protected veteran status, citizenship, familial or marital status, genetics, or any other legally protected category. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendment Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a job with ProMedica, please contact **[email protected]**

Equal Opportunity Employer/Drug-Free Workplace