Responsibilities

The Athletic Trainer provides athletic training services at local area schools with middle and high school student-athletes under the direction of the team physician in accordance with the state athletic training practice act. Fosters and maintains strong relationships between sports medicine team, schools, youth organizations, athletes and providers. Assists clinically as a physician extender in the office with patient flow and care as directed within the scope of practice.

Essential Functions:

• Engages in the prevention, recognition, evaluation, immediate care, rehabilitation and reconditioning of student-athlete injuries.
• Educates athletes, coaching staff and parents on various aspects of injury prevention, first aid and strength and conditioning.
• Conducts taping and other pregame/pre-practice preparation.
• Communicates confidentially with student-athletes, parents, athletic directors, coaches and physicians regarding student-athletes' playing status and ability to return to competition or practice.
• Communicates with the Head Athletic Trainer on a regular basis.
• Attends and provides medical response coverage for home athletic events.
• Refers athletes to appropriate physicians and specialists.
• Performs administrative duties, including the maintenance of injury reports for student-athletes. Establishes an Emergency Action Plan for all sports and venues.
• Assists with pre-participation medical/orthopedic screenings.
• Regularly uses therapeutic modalities therapeutic/rehabilitation equipment, first aid supplies, standard athletic training supplies and possibly a golf cart/gator.

Schedule: As-needed coverage for staff during day, evening or weekend.