JOB SUMMARY

The Athletic Trainer (AT) will work primarily providing outreach, which consists of providing on-site care for high school athletes. They will work independently as assigned, or in collaboration with Staff Athletic Trainers, attending physicians, and other staff in delivering sports medicine services for patients and athletes. They will be expected to establish or continue to facilitate a working relationship with the assigned school in delivering athletic training services to the athletes. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to providing on-site sports medicine care, sport event coverage, athlete health and safety education, and additional administrative duties.

Administratively, the AT will be asked to assist with program and department projects and events. Our ATs provide administrative and planning support for various high schools screening exams as well as support for educational conferences and community event coverage.

The AT may perform a clinical component of physician support, an outreach component of on-site athletic training services, and an administrative component of assisting with projects and events.

Clinically, the employee may spend time in a specialty clinic assisting with the day-to-day operations. The AT will be asked to room patients, assist in the patient intake process, and pull up any necessary records relevant to the patient visit. The AT will also provide physician support by assisting with patient education and post-operative procedures as requested. Other responsibilities include assisting with the daily administration of clinic duties, and other tasks as assigned.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Graduate from an accredited school with at least a Bachelor's degree in a related field. (Starting 2020 Masters of Science required for Certification)
  
• Remains current with Health Learning Stream modules and additional training deemed essential for staff of SMCYA.
• Six (6) months of experience preferred. (NATA) required. Current Health Provider BLS certification required.
• Ability to pass minimum physical demands assessment for athletic trainers.
• Knowledge of care, prevention, and rehabilitation of athletic injuries.
• Knowledge of safety awareness and proper posture, body mechanics and lifting techniques.
• Ability to utilizes ergonomic/adaptive equipment. Ability to work evenings and weekends.
• Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel). Ability to use electronic medical records.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Sit: Up to 3 hours/day
• Stand/Walk: 6-8 hours
• Bend/Stoop: Up to 3 hours
• Reach: Up to 6 hours
• Rep Use of UE/Grasp: Up to 6 hrs
• Lift/Push/Pull: 25 lbs, over 25# with assistance or equipment
• This job requires the ability to hear alarms clients and/or instruction.
• The ability to see accurately from 20 inches to 20-ft. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential function of this position.

LICENSE REQUIRED: Current California Driver's license and proof of automobile insurance.
CERTIFICATION REQUIRED: National Certification from the Board of Certification for the Athletic Trainer