Athletic Trainer

Newport News, Virginia

Hiring Range

$34.00 - $35.00/Hourly
Actual pay is determined by program, work commitment and business needs

Overview An Athletic Trainer is required to be flexible with daily scheduling and may be required to work in various settings. An athletic trainer is supervised by the office manager and/or the physician(s). The athletic trainer will be able to demonstrate an ability to perform the following functions regarding athletic injuries: prevention, assessment, treatment, (including first aide) and reconditioning as set forth by the National Athletic Trainers Association (NATA) and Board of Certification for Athletic Trainers (BOC). The primary responsibilities of the athletic trainer are to to educate the public on injury prevention, rehabilitation, wellness and other health-related issues; and to maintain the highest standards of care and integrity. The primary location of work might include any combination of outpatient clinic; recreational facility, school, or university treatment headquarters; or at practice or game sites. The individual must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development throughout the life span, be able to assess customers' needs and status by analyzing evaluated data, and be able to interpret information to identify age-specific needs and provide appropriate care accordingly per patient care setting.

What you will do

• Builds trusting collaborative relationships with a multi-disciplinary team to support patient care needs. Collaborates appropriately with other disciplines to develop, implement, and evaluate patient care plans. Participates in care team meeting.
• Participates positively in the training and support of all team members, volunteers and students as needed. Proactively participates in and provides feedback to team members/learners.
• Demonstrates the ability to perform the following functions regarding athletic injuries: prevention, assessment, treatment, and reconditioning as set forth by the National Athletic Trainers Association (NATA) and Board of Certification for the Athletic Trainer (BOC).
• Demonstrates consistent fiscal accountability by providing recommendations and participating in supply utilization changes that support cost containment. Participates and provides feedback in new equipment/product evaluations; identifies and recommends solutions for cost savings and waste reduction.
• Promotes a healthy community through participation in educational offerings, pre-season physicals, screenings, health fairs, and other health promotion opportunities.
• Demonstrates the ability to design and implement prevention programs and the ability to provide appropriate injury recognition, evaluation, and immediate care. Effectively participates in rehabilitation and reconditioning of injuries and completes appropriate documentation and follow-up communication in a timely manner.
• Demonstrates reliability and persistence in following through with assignments on schedule.
• Works closely with other members of sports medicine team to determine opportunities for increasing referrals within RHS, capturing additional customers, and growing the sports medicine program.
• Maintains level of skill and expertise consistent with the latest theory and techniques

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelors Degree, Health Education or Related (Required)
• Bachelors Degree, (Required)

Experience

• Recent relevant experience (Preferred)

Licenses and Certifications

• Athletic Trainer (ATC) - Board of Certification, Inc. (BOC) (Required)
• CPR/BLS Certification - American Heart Association/American Red Cross/American Safety and Health Institute (AHA/ARC) (Required)

To learn more about being a team member with Riverside Health System visit us at https://www.riversideonline.com/careers.