Certified Athletic Trainer

We are seeking a Certified Athletic Trainer to join our team at Southern Ohio Medical Center. As a Certified Athletic Trainer, you will provide athletic training services under the supervision of a physician, physician assistant, and physical therapist in a team environment.

• Participate in continuing education and professional development activities to stay up-to-date on the latest techniques and best practices in athletic training.
• Communicate effectively with patients, families, clients, coworkers, and other healthcare professionals to provide excellent patient care and promote a positive work environment.
• Adhere to policies and procedures of Southern Ohio Medical Center and professional organizations to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and maintain high standards of care.
• Provide patient and family education on tasks and resources that will assist with continued functional independence.
• Collaborate with physical therapists to develop new methods of delivering education to patients and families.
• Participate in sporting events as requested by the organization.
• Provide age-appropriate therapeutic interventions as directed by the physician, physician assistant, or physical therapist.
• Evaluate patient response to treatment and document progress made and continuing need for treatment.
• Function as a resource for and provide team members with inservice/cross-training on athletic training knowledge and skill areas.
• Participate in program quality management activities and collect quality review data.
• Contribute to the delivery of cost-effective care and conduct an initial assessment of an athlete's injury or illness.
• Care for athletic injuries using physical therapy equipment, techniques, and medication.
• Evaluate athletes' readiness to play and provide participation clearances when necessary and warranted.
• Apply protective or injury preventive devices such as tape, bandages, or braces.
• Collaborate with physicians to develop and implement comprehensive rehabilitation programs for athletic injuries.
• Advise athletes on the proper use of equipment and plan and implement comprehensive athletic injury and illness prevention programs.
• Develop training programs and routines designed to improve athletic performance.
• Travel with athletic teams to be available at sporting events.
• Instruct coaches, athletes, parents, medical personnel, and community members in the care and prevention of athletic injuries.
• Conduct research and provide instruction on subject matter related to athletic training or sports medicine.
• Confer with coaches to select protective equipment and provide streamlined access for injured athletes to hospitals.
• Perform team-support duties such as running errands, maintaining equipment, and stocking supplies.
• Provide stretching exercises for team members that are beneficial to games and practices.
• May assist physicians in a physician office setting and follow medical record documentation procedures.
• Assist providers with back office duties including rooming patients, taking vitals, documenting patient history, and assisting in minor procedures.

• Bachelor's degree from an approved four-year NATA degree program in Athletic Training or equivalent field required.
• BOC Certified AT required.
• State licensure required.
• BLS within 60 days of hire required.
• BMVL Required.
• Six months experience in athletic training-related field preferred.

Southern Ohio Medical Center is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, disability, ethnicity, gender identity, or expression, genetic information, military status, national origin, race, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, pregnancy, protected veteran status, or any other basis under the law.