Athletic Trainer - Richmond, United States - Reid Hospital & Health Care Services

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Find your WHY at Reid Health:

The Athletic Trainer will primarily be functioning off-site at school athletic facilities and events, both home and away. Primary responsibilities will be the development of conditioning and injury prevention programs for athletic teams, initial treatment and subsequent management of injuries to student-athletes, coordinate and supervise a student athletic trainer program, and communication/coordination with physicians, coaches, and other school and medical personnel.

Our values of Excellence, Empathy, Integrity and Accountability are essential to exceed our customers expectations. At Reid, we look for individuals who believe in our core values and demonstrate a genuine desire to make a positive impact to those we serve. We take pride in employing people who show up every day with a commitment to these values along with our mission and vision. We are one team working toward a common goal of providing outstanding customer care and service to our communities. If you have a calling to serve and are looking for meaningful and purposeful work, Reid Health is the place for you.

To lead our communities to well-being, one person at a time. It is not just what we do it is who we are.

• Development and instruction of injury prevention programs.
• Select and apply preventive taping, bracing, and other equipment as appropriate.
• Recognition of injuries/conditions when they occur and appropriate medical referral.
• Initial evaluation of injuries as well as immediate care.
• Development and instruction of reconditioning programs for injured athletes.
• Manage healing wounds, to include inspection, treatment and appropriate referral.
• Fitting of patients with crutches and instruction on their safe use.
• Assist patients with management of pain and swelling.
• Cleaning of equipment used to render treatment to patients on school facilities.
• Consult with coaches regarding appropriate topics, including selection and purchase of equipment, health maintenance, injury prevention and maintenance, etc.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Director of Rehabilitation Services or appropriate designee.
• Counseling of athletes regarding conditions, test results, prognoses, etc.
• Education of student athletic trainers as needed.

Education: Graduate of an accredited program in Athletic Training.

Certification: Must be certified as an Athletic Trainer, Certified by Board of Certification (BOC). Must be licensed by the State of Indiana and Ohio if applicable

Experience/Skills: The Athletic Trainer must demonstrate the knowledge and skills appropriate to serve patients of all ages and those with special needs, developmental challenges, and/or communication impairments. Must have completed supervised clinical experiences at sporting events as required for certification. Must maintain active CPR certification.

Personal Characteristics: Must relate to others using tact, mature judgement, and understanding. It is essential that the Athletic Trainer display the type of attitude and behaviors that are conducive to customer satisfaction and positive patient outcomes. It is important that he/she be organized and proactive in meeting patient and other customer needs.

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EEO Statement: Reid Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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