ATHLETIC TRAINER - CERTIFIED - NRV
Core
Prevent athletic injuries and enhance performance using knowledge of nutrition, hygiene, psychology, conditioning, and protective equipment.
Role type
Certified Athletic Trainer
Builds
Training programs to prevent injuries and rehabilitation plans for athletes
Domain
Healthcare / Sports Medicine
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
injury prevention, patient assessment, first aid, treatment and reconditioning, bracing and orthotic fabrication, casting, suture/staple removal, wound assessment, gait training, patient education, equipment fitting, data collection, vital signs monitoring, electronic medical record documentation
Preferred skills
none stated
Technologies
electronic medical records
Responsibilities
Perform initial patient evaluation and screening; carry out prescribed treatments and recommendations by physicians; maintain work area and sterilize equipment; provide patient and community education on sports injury prevention; serve as liaison between athletes, physicians, and school staff; document patient information in electronic medical records; provide bracing, orthotic fabrication, casting, and post-operative wound care; provide gait training and assistive device fitting; cover pre-season physicals and sports games; coordinate pre- and post-participation exams.
Seniority
Entry-level, hands-on IC