Description

Job Title: Athletic Trainer
Profession: Health Sciences
Specialty: Athletic Trainer
Duration: Full Time
Shift: Varies
Hours per Shift: 80 hours per pay period; Monday-Friday with evening coverage for events as needed
Experience: 1+ years related work experience required
License: Must hold and maintain a current Athletic Trainer license by the state of Wisconsin
Certifications: Certification by the Board of Certification for Athletic Trainers; BLS certification required

Must-Have:
- Bachelor's degree in Athletic Training, Exercise Science, or Kinesiology required
- Exceptional accuracy and attention to detail required
- Intermediate to expert proficiency with computers is required
- Ability to perform musculoskeletal examinations
- Ability to perform concussion evaluations
- Knowledge of emergency care and occupational health
- Self-starter with excellent compassion, interpersonal communication, and problem-solving skills

Description:
The Athletic Trainer position provides medical care related to the prevention and response to injuries.
This role serves active individuals of all ages and in various settings.
Responsibilities include covering athletic events and after-school activities.
Prevention, evaluation, and management of athletic injuries are key duties.
You will collect histories, perform physical evaluations, diagnose injuries, and determine a plan of action.
Communication of findings and the plan of action with athletes and their guardians will be necessary.
Management of concussions involves assessment, diagnosis, monitoring symptoms, and overseeing the return to play progression.
Documentation of treatments and evaluations is required.
You will observe and analyze potential causes of injuries to prevent future occurrences.
Responsibilities also include occupational health and rehabilitation services.
This includes performing assessments and testing to assist patients and employers.
Coordination of schedules for event coverage is a part of the role.
Working as a physician extender in the orthopedic clinic involves taking histories and scheduling surgeries.
You will also educate patients and perform other related duties as needed.