Athletic Trainer Specialist
Core
Administers athletic training services and provides clinical care for musculoskeletal injuries in a clinic setting, supporting orthopedic surgeons and sports medicine physicians.
Role type
Clinical IC athletic trainer
Builds
Rehabilitation programs and injury prevention services for athletes and active individuals
Domain
Healthcare + Sports Medicine
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Musculoskeletal injury assessment, therapeutic intervention implementation, patient education, cast/splint application and removal, wound care, fracture/dislocation reduction assistance, orthopedic device fitting, x-ray interpretation
Preferred skills
Master's degree in Athletic Training, NBCOT certification, Orthopedic Specialty certification (BOC)
Responsibilities
Evaluate musculoskeletal injuries and develop treatment/exercise plans; implement therapeutic interventions and monitor client safety; educate patients, families, and coaches on injury prevention and care; assist physicians with surgical procedures, positioning, and hardware removal; apply and remove casts, splints, and immobilization devices; remove sutures and change dressings; interpret x-ray films for fractures and dislocations.
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC