Athletic Trainer Bethany College

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:

1. Bachelor's Degree in Athletic Training or Physiology.
2. Nationally Certified Athletic Trainer.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

EXPERIENCE:

1. Two years of experience in Athletic Training.

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. Utilize Athletic Training skills to perform evaluation/assessment of patient.
2. Perform patient education and design/implement exercise program as indicated by physician or physical therapist.
3. Provide visit support to Physician or Physical Therapist during patient visit, including stretching and movement.
4. Develops customized treatment plans and makes appropriate recommendations for ideal steps in athlete care.
5. Coordinating with the management to maintain equipment inventory.
6. May attend sports events to provide the needed on-site care.

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. Normal outpatient, indoor clinical environment.
2. Potential exposure to blood borne pathogens and bodily fluids.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

1. Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Additional Job Description:

Work will be performed primarily at Bethany College.

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WVU Medicine is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. We value diversity among our workforce and invite applications from all qualified applicants regardless of race, ethnicity, culture, gender, sexual orientation, sexual identity, gender identity and expression, socioeconomic status, language, national origin, religious affiliation, spiritual practice, age, mental and physical ability/disability or Veteran status.