Athletic Trainer
Core
Recognize, evaluate, treat, and rehabilitate athletes with sports injuries or illnesses while providing injury prevention education.
Role type
Athletic Trainer (School Sports Medicine)
Builds
Injury prevention programs and return-to-play protocols for high school athletes
Domain
K-12 Education / Sports Medicine
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
injury assessment, rehabilitation, injury prevention education, emergency action plan implementation, supply inventory management, healthcare provider coordination, insurance claim processing, documentation
Preferred skills
Master's degree, 1+ years of experience in related field
Technologies
None stated
Responsibilities
Provide appropriate sports-related care for athletes/patients, make return-to-play decisions, maintain documentation of patient/athlete interactions, keep athletic training room organized and safe, assist with supply ordering and inventory, assist with budgeting for assigned school, coordinate referrals to healthcare providers, coordinate emergency action plans, complete school insurance claim forms, act as educator and advocate for athletes/families, be available by phone when not on campus
Seniority
Entry-level to Mid-level, hands-on IC