Athletic Trainer PRN

Company: Akron Childrens Hospital
Location: Akron
Posted on: January 15, 2020

Job Description:

Summary:
'The Athletic Trainer provides direct patient care including ongoing assessment, treatment, rehabilitation, conditioning, prevention and education.Responsibilities:
1. Provides direct patient care including ongoing assessment, treatment, rehabilitation, conditioning, prevention and education.

2. Provides instruction and assistance to patients and the families as appropriate.

3. Communicates with physicians, coaches and health professionals regarding patient care and coordination of services and other needs as indicated.

4. Provides written documentation according to departmental standards.

5. Works with and provides guidance to students and unlicensed personnel.

6. Seeks educational opportunities to further professional development.

7. Fosters enhanced awareness/understanding of athletic training, sports medicine, and clinic/hospital programs to the department, hospital, schools and other community organizations.

8. Participates in departmental research and educational programs.

9. Performs other related duties as assigned or requested.

10. Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care for the physical, psych/ social, educational, and safety needs of the patients served regardless of age.

11. Other duties as required.
Other information:
Technical Expertise
1. Experience working with all levels within an organization is required.

2. Experience in healthcare is preferred.

3. Proficiency in MS Office [Outlook, Excel, Word] or similar software is required.


Education and Experience
1. Education: Bachelor's degree is required. Master's degree is preferred.

2. Certification: Certified by the National Athletic Training Association is required. Licensed by the Ohio OT/PT/ AT Board is required.

3. Years of relevant experience: 3 to 5 years is preferred.

4. Years of experience supervising: None.
On CallFTE: 0.001000

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