SCHOOL ATHLETIC TRAINER
Core
Prevent athletic injuries and enhance performance for student athletes using knowledge of nutrition, hygiene, psychology, conditioning, and protective equipment.
Role type
School athletic trainer
Builds
Injury prevention programs, rehabilitation plans, and sports medicine support for school athletic programs
Domain
Healthcare / Sports Medicine
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
injury prevention, patient assessment, first aid, treatment and rehabilitation, bracing and orthotic fabrication, casting, suture/staple removal, wound care, gait training, taping and strapping, equipment fitting, patient education, data collection, electronic medical record documentation
Preferred skills
none stated
Technologies
electronic medical records
Responsibilities
Perform initial patient evaluations and screenings; carry out prescribed treatments and rehabilitation plans; maintain clean and safe work areas; provide patient and community education on injury prevention; serve as liaison between athletes, physicians, and school personnel; document patient information in electronic medical records; assist with pre-season physicals and sports events; coordinate protective equipment acquisition
Seniority
Entry-level, hands-on IC