JGH-Athletic Trainer -80006

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:

Jackson County BOE JD:

Minimum Qualifications:

1. Valid NATABOC Certification

2. Proof of registration with the WV Board of Physical Therapy

Preferred Qualifications:

1. Bachelors Degree or higher in Athletic Training.

2. Emergency Cardiac Care Certification.

1. Attend all varsity and junior varsity football games and other sporting events per contract.

2. Attend home freshman football games, as deemed appropriate.

3. Attend or be in the vicinity during all football practice sessions unless attending a game.

4. Provide athletic training services to all other sport teams, as deemed possible.

5. Attend to students' injuries during lunchtime so that students do not miss instructional time.

6. Determine when a student may resume sport activity unless the student is under a physician's care. In such cases, the physician must release the student to resume activity.

7. Work cooperatively with the athletic director and coaches in planning and implementing conditioning programs for student athletes.

8. Advise coaches on selection ad proper fitting of protective equipment.

9. Apply protective equipment and preventive taping as directed by a physician.

10. Report to the athletic director and/or head coach of any hazardous conditions in the athletic environment.

11. Advise coaches and athletes on general health concepts such as rest, nutrition, and fluid intake.

12. Provide appropriate first aid for athletic injuries.

13. Arrange for emergency transportation when necessary.

14. Refer athletes to their physicians when necessary.

15. Supervise the treatment and rehabilitation of athletes as directed by a physician.

16. Instruct and supervise student trainers, if available.

17. Maintain adequate records regarding physical referrals, patient progress, treatment, rehabilitation, and any other required state or county records.

18. Maintain medical supply inventory and requisition supplies. as needed.

19. Report the presence of any situation that may be harmful to the health and safety of the students and/or staff.

20. Fulfill annual continuing education requirements and attend other required training programs.

21. Maintain professional work habits.

22. Maintain and upgrade professional skills.

23. Perform other duties as assigned by the principal.

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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.