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Serve as first-line responder, injury manager, and liaison for youth and collegiate athletes in a dynamic sports environment.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:
1. Bachelor's Degree in Athletic Training or Physiology.
2. Nationally Certified Athletic Trainer.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
EXPERIENCE:
1. Two (2) years of experience in Athletic Training.
CORE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The statements described here are intended to describe the general nature of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not intended to be constructed as an all-inclusive list of all responsibilities and duties. Other duties may be assigned.
1. Provides on-site injury prevention, taping, bracing, and warm-up supervision before practices/games.
2. Responds to acute injuries and emergencies during practices and games.
3. Conducts injury evaluations, coordinates referrals, and communicates with parents, coaches, and physicians.
4. Manages concussion protocols, return-to-play progression, and hydration/heat illness monitoring.
5. Travels with teams as needed, often working afternoons, evenings, and weekends.
6. Conduct musculoskeletal assessments using clinical and functional testing.
7. Develop and implement individualized treatment plans.
8. Coordinate referrals to physicians, physical therapists, or specialists when necessary.
9. Administer therapeutic exercises and modalities to promote healing.
10. Track progress and adjust plans based on patient/athlete recovery status.
11. Educate on injury prevention and safe return-to-activity protocols.
12. Maintain detailed and accurate treatment records.
13. Ensure compliance with HIPAA, state regulations, and organizational policies.
14. Communicate regularly with medical professionals, coaches, parents, and/or patients.
15. Serve as a resource for injury prevention and athletic health education.
16. Determine fitness for participation pre-season and post-injury.
17. Assist in the selection and fitting of protective equipment.
18. Maintain an effective and efficient athletic training room, equipment, and related implements.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
1. Requires the ability to lift 50 pounds and stand for prolonged periods of time.
WORKING ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
1. Typical outdoor weather conditions.
2. Potential exposure to blood borne pathogens and bodily fluids.
3. Office / school environment.
SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
1. Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
2. Active Listening
3. Critical Thinking
4. Judgment and Decision Making
5. Monitoring
6. Problem Sensitivity
7. Deductive Reasoning
8. Inductive Reasoning
9. Oral Comprehension
10. Near Vision
Additional Job Description:
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
0
Shift:
Exempt/Non-Exempt:
United States of America (Non-Exempt)
Company:
WVUH West Virginia University Hospitals
Cost Center:
8160 WVUH Orthopaedics
Address:
1325 Locust Avenue
Fairmont
West Virginia
Equal Opportunity Employer
West Virginia University Health System and its subsidiaries (collectively "WVUHS") is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. WVUHS strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. All WVUHS employees, other workers, and representatives are prohibited from engaging in unlawful discrimination. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, training, promotion, discipline, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment.