ATHLETIC TRAINER - Sparrow Eaton Hospital

General Purpose of Job:

To provide appropriate preventative and post-injury treatment to athletes. Work in a safe manner consistent with safety policies.

Essential Duties:

This job description is intended to cover the minimum essential duties assigned on a regular basis. Caregivers may be asked to perform additional duties as assigned by their leader. Leadership has the right to alter or modify the duties of the position.

• Complies with governmental standards and regulations.
• Maintains accurate documentation of student-athlete evaluation and treatment.
• Works with the school system to assess the athlete's level of functioning and progress including range of motion measurements; recommends changes to the treatment plan of care and/or discharge as appropriate.
• Instructs athlete on proper home exercise program and use of rehabilitative equipment.
• Order and maintain High School Athletic supplies and equipment.
• Maintains communication with other health care professionals to facilitate quality patient care; reports abnormal physiological changes.
• Assist athletic director with maintaining sports physicals forms.
• Perform wrestling skin-fold assessments, alpha weigh-ins and serve as the nutrition liason for the wrestling program, if requested.
• Participate in the parent/student athlete "Meet the Team" meeting.
• Refers patient to other hospital services when appropriate.
• Performs appropriate ATC duties as directed.
• Attends staff meetings and in-service programs as required.
• Supports and serves as a role model for our mission, vision, values, and customer service initiatives. Adheres to the organization's policies & procedures, and compliance guidelines.
• Performs other duties as assigned.