Clinic Athletic Trainer | Therapy & Rehabilitation | Full-Time, Benefits Eligible

What You'll Do

• Works under direction of Physical Therapist to administer outpatient and inpatient physical therapy treatment techniques (e.g., exercise, moist heat, ultrasound, electrical stimulation, gait training, etc.) to restore body functions, relieve pain, and prevent disability following disease, injury, or loss of body part; instructs patients in care and use of braces, canes, crutches, or prosthetic devices; records pertinent information in medical record with co-signature by supervising Physical Therapist; actively communicates pertinent patient information to supervising Physical Therapist.
• Obtains equipment and supplies and prepares them for use by patients (e.g., hydrotherapy tanks, hydrocollator packs, paraffin baths, etc.); prepares and maintains treatment areas; maintains level of supplies required for patient use according to department standards; transports patients, records, equipment, or supplies to and from department as directed; assists therapists with brace/crutch/walker fittings and adjustments.
• Cleans and maintains department equipment according to cleaning and maintenance schedule; performs quality assurance/safety checks on equipment according to department policies and procedures, keeping consistent, accurate record.
• Performs various clerical duties to assist department secretary.
• Provides athletic training functions for local area high school(s) that include athletic practices and/or games as necessary by school(s); evaluates/assesses athletic injuries; administers first aid; provides initial injury management; instructs athlete in injury management and precautions; follows up with physician for additional care; uses modalities for injury management (e.g., heat, cold, stretching, therapeutic exercise, taping, bracing, etc.); maintains written documentation of all injuries and treatments; provides injury referral reports to Director of PT & Sports Medicine; maintains communications with physician, physical therapist, coaches, and parents; educates coaches/athletes regarding health maintenance and injury prevention; designs and implements strength and conditioning programs; recommends purchase of supplies; manages and supervises student trainer program.
• Assists or conducts athletic performance training sessions, including running form, strength training, sport specific skills and more; assists with customer service initiatives through front desk involvement and regular community outreach; assists the Coordinator in the development of all performance programming; communicates with clients, prospects, coaches, and parents; executes customer transactions, registrations and payments; responds to comments and complaints; assist in marketing, special events, etc.
• Assists with completion of special projects as required and/or assigned.

What You'll Bring/Requirements

• Licensed by the Ohio Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy and Athletic Trainers Board to practice Athletic Training in the state of Ohio.
• Ability to attain American Heart Association BLS certification within six (6) months of employment and maintain continuous certification.