Athletic Trainer

Job Description

Description:

This employee will have a weekly, full-time schedule that will be established following confirmation of events for the 2024-2025 academic school year. If this person is unable to attend the scheduled events due to unexpected illness, vacation, or emergency, the director of rehab will attempt to delegate schedule to a DPT, PTA, or OT staff member within the rehabilitation department.

The licensed athletic trainer job summary at Tyler Holmes Memorial Hospital is listed below:

Pre-injury and post-injury assessments during scheduled athletic events

Communication with both athletic director and THMH rehab director

Hands on manual therapy skills

Joint wrapping

Static and dynamic stretching

Application of modalities ( as accessible and appropriate)

Student/staff education for injury prevention and avoidance of exacerbation

First aid/CPR

Job Responsibilities:

Attendance for athletic events based on priority of schedule provided by the athletic director

Punctual and timely arrival to designated athletic fields

Assuring timely and appropriate care based on the student athlete’s presentation

Performing thorough assessments of musculoskeletal injuries

Establishing an intervention and recommended level of activity to assure safety

Communicating with coaching staff to assure daily needs are met for each athletic season

Assisting with community events, as needed

Providing prompt notice of absence or need for change of schedule with Director of Rehab via telephone

Referring athletes for additional medical care, if needed

Performing clinical setting treatment sessions, as needed

The athletic trainer will also perform any other duties assigned by the director of rehabilitation and hospital administrationRequirements:

Licensure Requirement: Minimum of an Associates Degree

Physical Requirements:

Good overall mental and physical health

Stamina and endurance for expected shifts

Enhanced physical activity tolerance

Ability to perform proper lifting > 60 pounds

Occasional sitting

Frequent lifting of 10-30+ pounds

Experience Requirements: None; 2 years preferred

Full-time