Certified Athletic Trainer-Orthopedics-Sports Medicine
Core
Assess rehabilitative needs of patients, students, or athletes with physical impairments or functional disabilities resulting from sports-related injuries and develop physical care plans.
Role type
Certified Athletic Trainer (Orthopedics/Sports Medicine)
Builds
Comprehensive rehabilitation programs for athletic injuries
Domain
Healthcare / Sports Medicine / Orthopedics
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Injury assessment, application of protective devices (tape, braces), rehabilitation program implementation, public education on injury prevention, medical documentation, athletic training program development
Responsibilities
Conduct initial injury assessments for emergency or continued care; apply protective or injury prevention devices; collaborate with physicians to develop and implement rehabilitation programs; liaise with the community for injury prevention education; maintain accurate injury records; assist coaches in developing athletic training programs to minimize injuries.