Athletic Trainer-Certified Job Lincoln area,Nebraska USA,Healthcare

Summary

Provides athletic training services to student athletes under the direction of the team provider, written referral from a provider and/or the Sports Medicine Medical Director and in accordance with the state athletic training practice act. Monitors and provides game/contest coverage for athletes at assigned schools/facilities. Designs and implements preventative injury programs; identifies, evaluates and provides immediate care/referral for athletic injuries. Acts as a liaison between family providers, medical specialists, school/facility representatives, athletes, their parents, coaches and athletic/activities directors.

Principal

Job Functions

Commits to the mission, vision, beliefs and consistently demonstrates our core values.

Provides athlete consultation, practice coverage and injury tracking documentation for athletes at assigned schools/facilities; implements pre-season, in-season, and post-season strength and conditioning programs/camps.

Provides game/contest coverage for assigned schools/facilities as scheduled; notifies coaches and/or athletic/activities director of athletes who are not medically eligible to compete.

Reviews pre-game and practice taping and preparation with athletes to provide information regarding injury risks; makes recommendations for athlete safety and hydration based on environmental conditions.

Acts as liaison between family providers, medical specialists, school/facility representatives, athletes, their parents, coaches and athletic/activities directors.

Provides immediate and emergency care when needed following emergency action protocols and treatment.

Follows concussion management protocol for return to play.

Develops treatment programs in accordance with findings of evaluations and goals established by the injury assessment or treating provider; schedules athlete treatments and/or interventions as necessary per established guidelines; assesses athlete’s status in response to treatment and modifies program as appropriate and/or in conjunction with treating provider.

Refers athletes for appropriate diagnostic and follow-up procedures and subsequent injury tracking; maintains accurate records/documentation of injuries, treatments and provides insurance claim forms for sports injuries treated by a provider.

Implements and communicates the use of the baseline concussion management system to all athletes and coaching staff with the utilization of the SCAT 6-Sport Concussion Assessment Tool. Used as a guideline to assess athletes who have sustained a concussion.

Develops and maintains a budget for athletic training supplies; recommends new equipment and supplies to ensure optimum quality of athlete’s care.

Follows established policies and procedures specific to athletic training room and the athletic healthcare program.

Reports for event coverage and attends meetings at designated time.

May provide athletic training at youth sport venues; conduct sports medicine clinics and seminars; provide coverage at athletic camps and local sporting events.

Maintains professional growth and development through seminars, workshops, and professional affiliations to keep abreast of latest trends in field of expertise.

Participates in meetings, committees and department projects as assigned.

Performs other related projects and duties as assigned.

Required Knowledge,

Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of athletic training protocols and evidence-based clinical practice guidelines.
Knowledge of the principals of growth and development over the life span.
Knowledge of anatomical structure and function, physiological and biomechanical demands and response to exercise.
Knowledge of the nutritional and hydration demands of athletes.
Knowledge of athletic event play rules, equipment and safety…