ATHLETIC TRAINER - CASUAL

Job description

Job Summary/Overall Objectives Provide Athletic Training Services to student athletes under the direction of the team physician or referring physician in accordance with PA State Athletic Training Practice Act which is governed by the PA State Board of Medicine and State Board of Osteopathic Medicine for athletic event coverage for high school, college, club sports, or intramural events. The Athletic Trainer will act as a liaison between the school community, parents, attending physician or specialist in referring student athlete for injury treatment. Essential Job Functions: Competency and Experience [Knowledge, Skills and Abilities] - Assesses, manages, treats, rehabs and reconditions athletes. - Observes the domains of Athletic Training Established by the BOC (Board of Certification). - Performs basic direct patient care activities in a physician office or therapy setting as assigned. - Injury/Illness prevention and Wellness Protection - Assess athletes and clients to screen for potential risk factors such as injury/illness. - Educate the athletes/clients on how to prevent injuries and illness through exercises, modalities, and prevention taping/bracing. - Clinical evaluations o...