Location: Ripley,WV, USA
Welcome! We're excited you're considering an opportunity with us! To apply to this position and be considered, click the Apply button located above this message and complete the application in full. Below, you'll find other important information about this position.The purpose of this position is to provide clinical and clerical support for faculty physicians and to provide outreach to middle school, high school, and/or local sports teams.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE: 1. Bachelor's Degree in Athletic Training or Physiology.2. Nationally Certified Athletic Trainer.PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: EXPERIENCE: 1. Two years of experience in Athletic Training.CORE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The statements described here are intended to describe the general nature of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not intended to be constructed as an all-inclusive list of all responsibilities and duties. Other duties may be assigned.Utilize Athletic Training skills to perform evaluation/assessment of patient.2. Perform patient education and design/implement exercise program as indicated by physician or physical therapist.3. Provide visit support to Physician or Physical Therapist during patient visit, including stretching and movement.4. Develops customized treatment plans and makes appropriate recommendations for ideal steps in athlete care.5. Coordinating with the management to maintain equipment inventory.6. May attend sports events to provide the needed on-site care.PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Requires the ability to lift 50 pounds and stand for prolonged periods of time.WORKING ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Typical outdoor weather conditions. Normal outpatient, indoor clinical environment.2. Potential exposure to blood borne pathogens and bodily fluids.SKILLS AND ABILITIES:Excellent written and verbal communication skills.Additional Job Description: Jackson County BOE JD:Minimum Qualifications: 1. Valid NATABOC Certification 2. Proof of registration with the WV Board of Physical TherapyPreferred Qualifications: 1. Bachelors Degree or higher in Athletic Training. 2. Emergency Cardiac Care Certification.Attend all varsity and junior varsity football games and other sporting events per contract.Attend home freshman football games, as deemed appropriate.Attend or be in the vicinity during all football practice sessions unless attending a game.Provide athletic training services to all other sport teams, as deemed possible.Attend to students' injuries during lunchtime so that students do not miss instructional time.Determine when a student may resume sport activity unless the student is under a physician's care. In such cases, the physician must release the student to resume activity.Work cooperatively with the athletic director and coaches in planning and implementing conditioning programs for student athletes.Advise coaches on selection ad proper fitting of protective equipment.Apply protective equipment and preventive taping as directed by a physician.Report to the athletic director and/or head coach of any hazardous conditions in the athletic environment.Advise coaches and athletes on... For full info follow application link.