Allied Health - Other
Profession: Health Sciences
Specialty: Athletic Trainer
Duration: Full Time
Shift: Varies
Hours per Shift: 80 hours per pay period
Experience: 1+ years related work experience required
License: Must hold and maintain a current Athletic Trainer license by the state of Wisconsin
Certifications: Certification by the Board of Certification for Athletic Trainers, BLS certification required
Must-Have:
Bachelor's degree in Athletic Training, Exercise Science, or Kinesiology required
Exceptional accuracy and attention to detail required
Knowledge of emergency care and occupational health
Intermediate to expert proficiency with computers is required
Ability to perform musculoskeletal examinations
Ability to perform concussion evaluations
Self-starter with excellent compassion, interpersonal communication, and problem-solving skills
Description:
The Athletic Trainer position provides medical care, including the prevention of and response to injuries, to active individuals of all ages and in a wide range of settings.
The role includes various responsibilities such as injury prevention, injury rehabilitation, and emergency and concussion care.
The position involves covering athletic events and after-school activities.
Responsibilities include the prevention, evaluation, and management/rehabilitation of athletic injuries.
You will collect histories, perform physical evaluations, diagnose injuries, and determine a plan of action.
You must communicate findings and plans of action with athletes, their guardians, and coaches.
Concussion management involves assessing and diagnosing concussions, managing symptom monitoring, and supervising the return-to-play progression.
You will document treatments and evaluations accurately.
Observing and analyzing root causes of injuries is essential to prevent future occurrences.
Responsibilities include occupational health and rehabilitation services, conducting functional progress assessments, and performing post-offer employment tests.
You will assist patients, employers, therapists, and physicians in determining when patients may safely return to work.
Coordinating schedules for coverage of events is required.
The position may involve working as a physician extender in an orthopedic clinic, which includes taking histories, scheduling surgeries, and educating patients.
You may perform other related duties as needed.
