Athletic Trainer-Certified

GENERAL SUMMARY Provides athletic training services to student athletes under the direction of the team provider, written referral from a provider, and/or the Sports Medicine Medical Director and in accordance with the state athletic training practice act. Monitors and provides game/contest coverage for athletes at assigned schools/facilities. Designs and implements preventative injury programs, identifies, evaluates, and provides immediate care/referral for athletic injuries. Acts as a liaison between family, providers, medical specialists, school/facility representatives, athletes, their parents, coaches, and athletic activities directors.

PRINCIPAL JOB FUNCTIONS

1. Commits to the mission, vision, beliefs, and consistently demonstrates our core values.
2. Provides athlete consultation, practice coverage, and injury tracking documentation for athletes at assigned schools/facilities; implements pre-season, in-season, and post-season strength and conditioning programs/camps.
3. Provides game/contest coverage for assigned schools/facilities as scheduled; notifies coaches and/or athletic activities director of athletes who are not medically eligible to compete.
4. Reviews pre-game and practice taping and preparation with athletes to provide information regarding injury risks; makes recommendations for athlete safety and hydration based on environmental conditions.
5. Acts as liaison between family, providers, medical specialists, school/facility representatives, athletes, their parents, coaches, and athletic activities directors.
6. Provides immediate and emergency care when needed following emergency action protocols and treatment.
7. Follows concussion management protocol for return to play.
8. Develops treatment programs in accordance with findings of evaluations and goals established by the injury assessment or treating provider; schedules athlete treatments and/or interventions as necessary per established guidelines; assesses athletes status in response to treatment and modifies program as appropriate and/or in conjunction with treating provider.
9. Refers athletes for appropriate diagnostic and follow-up procedures and subsequent injury tracking; maintains accurate records/documentation of injuries, treatments, and provides insurance claim forms for sports injuries treated by a provider.
10. Implements and communicates the use of the baseline concussion management system to all athletes and coaching staff with the utilization of the SCAT 6-Sport Concussion Assessment Tool. Used as a guideline to assess athletes who have sustained a concussion.
11. Develops and maintains a budget for athletic training supplies; recommends new equipment and supplies to ensure optimum quality of athletes care.
12. Follows established policies and procedures specific to athletic training room and the athletic healthcare program.
13. Reports for event coverage and attends meetings at designated time.
14. May provide athletic training at youth sport venues, conduct sports medicine clinics and seminars, provide coverage at athletic camps and local sporting events.
15. Maintains professional growth and development through seminars, workshops, and professional affiliations to keep abreast of latest trends in field of expertise.
16. Participates in meetings, committees, and department projects as assigned.
17. Performs other related projects and duties as assigned.

Essential Job functions are marked with an asterisk (). Refer to the Job Description Guide for the definition of essential and non-essential job functions. Attach Addendum for positions with slightly different roles or work-specific differences as needed.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

1. Knowledge of athletic training protocols and evidence-based clinical practice guidelines.
2. Knowledge of the principals of growth and development over the life span.
3. Knowledge of anatomical structure and function, physiological and biomechanical demands, and response to exercise.
4. Knowledge of the nutritional and hydration demands of athletes.
5. Knowledge of athletic event play rules, equipment, and safety requirements.
6. Knowledge of computer hardware, equipment, and software applications relevant to work functions.
7. Skill in performing prescribed treatments and recommendations by team/program/event provider.
8. Skill in recognizing, evaluating, and providing immediate care of athletic injuries.
9. Ability to perform prevention, assessment, treatment, including first aid, and reconditioning of athletic injuries.
10. Ability to use, demonstrate, and maintain athletic training equipment safely and efficiently.
11. Ability to perform proper taping, strapping, bracing, and fitting of athletic equipment.
12. Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
13. Ability to perform crucial conversations with desired outcomes.
14. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with all levels of personnel and medical staff.
15. Ability to problem solve and engage independent critical thinking skills.
16. Ability to maintain confidentiality relevant to sensitive information.
17. Ability to prioritize work demands and work with minimal supervision.
18. Ability to maintain regular and punctual attendance.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelors degree in health-related field required.
• National Athletic Trainers Association (NATA) certification required.
• Current Nebraska state license for Athletic Trainer or eligibility to apply for license within 3 months from hire required.
• Prior athletic training/conditioning experience preferred.

OTHER CREDENTIALS / CERTIFICATIONS

• Basic Life Support (CPR) certification required.
• Bryan Health recognizes American Heart Association for healthcare professionals, American Red Cross for healthcare professionals, and the Military Training Network.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS Physical Requirements are based on federal criteria and assigned by Human Resources upon review of the Principal Job Functions.

• DOT-Characterized as medium work requiring exertion of 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently and/or a greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
• Work requires significant mobility skills including bending, stooping, kneeling, reaching, and balancing.
• Assists with or transfers athletes of various weight/height.
• Pushes carts loaded with athletic equipment.
• May stand for long periods of time and/or walk long distances.
• Must be able to carry training kit and coolers for long distances.
• May be exposed to blood and body fluids requiring universal precautions.