Primary Function/General Purpose of Position
The Athletic Trainer is responsible for providing clinical support to patient care working directly with a supervising provider. They deliver patient care by providing expertise in injury assessment, bracing, rehabilitation and return to play/functional training, coordinating and providing direct patient education, plans of care and treatment and supports providers in scheduling and documentation.
Essential Job Functions
Provides support to daily clinical treatment of patients. Assists physical therapist in implementing treatment plans.Supports and provides guidance to patients with exercise programs, treatment plans, bracing and scheduling.Manages and coordinates injury prevention programming for athletes as well as cash based, functional return to play programming.Helps manage physician’s clinical throughput by coordinating care with outreach athletic trainers, physical therapists and other medical professionals.Documents injury treatments and plans of care. Maintains competency by participation in continuing education, in-services and other learning opportunities. This position works at the Bridgetown office location and the FC Cincinnati office location.This position also works in the Saturday Sports Clinic from 7:30am to 10:00am.This document is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, or working conditions associated with the job. Employees may be required to perform other job-related duties as required by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation.
Licensing/Certification
NATA BOC Certified – National Athletic Trainers Association Board of Certification (required)
Current Athletic Trainer license in the state in which they are practicing (required)
BLS Basic Life Support (preferred upon hire, required within 30 days for BSMH, required at hire for RSFH)
Education
Bachelor’s degree in Athletic Training (required)
Master’s degree in Athletic Training (preferred)
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\nWhat we offer
\n \n Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses and 403(b) with employer contributions (when eligible)\n Medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, HSA/FSA options, life insurance, mental health resources and discounts\n Paid time off, parental and FMLA leave, short- and long-term disability, backup care for children and elders\n Tuition assistance, professional development and continuing education support\n \nBenefits may vary based on the market and employment status.
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