An Athletic Trainer is a healthcare professional who specializes in preventing, diagnosing, and treating muscle and bone injuries and illnesses. They play a critical role in helping athletes and physically active individuals maintain peak performance while minimizing injury risks, ultimately saving organizations significant costs associated with sports-related injuries and lost participation.
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What is a Athletic Trainer?
An Athletic Trainer is a licensed and certified healthcare professional who specializes in the prevention, examination, diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of emergent, acute, or chronic injuries and medical conditions. Athletic Trainers work under the direction of physicians and in collaboration with other healthcare providers to provide comprehensive patient care in physically demanding settings. They are distinct from personal trainers and focus specifically on clinical evaluation, therapeutic intervention, and emergency care for athletes and active populations.
What does a Athletic Trainer do?
Athletic Trainers perform a wide range of duties including injury prevention through proper conditioning programs and protective equipment education. They provide immediate care for injuries during games and practices, conduct clinical evaluations and diagnoses, and develop rehabilitation programs for injured athletes. Additionally, they maintain medical records, coordinate with physicians and other healthcare professionals, educate athletes on health-related topics, and make return-to-play decisions based on medical clearance and recovery progress.
Job Overview
We are seeking a dedicated Athletic Trainer to provide comprehensive healthcare services to athletes and physically active individuals. This role involves injury prevention, emergency care, clinical diagnosis, therapeutic intervention, and rehabilitation of injuries and medical conditions. The ideal candidate will work collaboratively with physicians, coaches, and other healthcare professionals to optimize athlete performance and ensure safe participation in sports activities.
Athletic Trainer responsibilities include:
1. Develop and implement comprehensive injury prevention programs including warm-up routines, flexibility exercises, and protective equipment fitting
2. Provide immediate emergency care and first aid for acute injuries during practices and competitions
3. Conduct thorough clinical evaluations and assessments to diagnose athletic injuries and medical conditions
4. Design and supervise rehabilitation programs for injured athletes using therapeutic modalities and exercises
5. Maintain detailed medical records including injury reports, treatment plans, and progress documentation
6. Coordinate with physicians regarding injury management, referrals, and return-to-play decisions
7. Educate athletes on nutrition, hydration, injury prevention, and proper training techniques
8. Conduct baseline concussion testing and manage concussion protocols according to state regulations
9. Overside athletic training room operations including inventory management and equipment maintenance
10. Travel with sports teams to provide medical coverage during away competitions and tournaments
1. Bachelor's degree in Athletic Training or related field from an accredited program
2. BOC (Board of Certification) certification in good standing
3. State athletic training licensure or eligibility in the practicing state
4. Current CPR/AED and First Aid certifications
5. Minimum 2 years of experience working with athletes in clinical or sports settings
6. Strong knowledge of human anatomy, physiology, and biomechanics
7. Proficiency in injury assessment, taping techniques, and therapeutic modalities
8. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for athlete interaction
9. Ability to work flexible hours including evenings, weekends, and travel requirements
10. Physical ability to stand for extended periods, lift equipment, and assist injured athletes
Preferred Qualifications
1. Master's degree in Athletic Training, Sports Medicine, or related field
2. Experience working with specific population (collegiate, professional, or secondary school athletes)
3. Additional certifications such as CSCS, PES, or CES
4. Experience with sports-specific injury prevention programs
5. Familiarity with electronic medical record systems
6. Background in working with diverse athlete populations
7. Experience in developing and implementing emergency action plans
8. Knowledge of NCAA or professional sports league regulations
9. Bilingual abilities in Spanish or other commonly spoken languages
10. Previous experience with insurance documentation and claims processing
Bonus Skills
1. Experience with advanced rehabilitation techniques including blood flow restriction therapy
2. Proficiency in using technology for movement analysis (Dartfish, Hudl)
3. Background in research or published work in sports medicine
4. Experience with adaptive sports or special populations athletics
5. Knowledge of nutritional supplementation and ergogenic aids regulations
6. Certification in dry needling or other advanced manual therapy techniques
7. Experience with pre-participation physical examinations
8. Background in strength and conditioning programming
9. Familiarity with environmental safety protocols for extreme conditions
10. Network of medical professionals for specialist referrals
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