What are the responsibilities and job description for the Certified Athletic Trainer position at Syracuse Area Health?
Job Details
Description
Under Physician supervision, this position serves partnering schools in the areas of program management, prevention, and recovery of injured athletes by responding as a first medical professional on the scene after an injury and collaborating with Providers to provide emergency and follow-up care. Provides coverage for high school athletic events at partnering schools. Assists with patient related services under the supervision of a Physical or Occupational Therapist, as assigned and as available, in Rehab Services
This is a full-time, benefit eligible, 40-hour per week, Athletic Trainer position, serving area schools that are partnered with Syracuse Area Health. Daily schedule is flexible based on coverage needs.
Qualifications
- Bachelors degree in Athletic Training, Exercise Science or related field
- Certified Athletic Trainer
- Current/Active license to practice in the State of Nebraska
- Strong understanding of the challenges athletes face, proper nutrition, sports injuries, and treatment options
- Experience in applying first-aid treatments, massage, and treatment techniques and equipment use
- Detail-oriented, analytical, and attentive
- Excellent interpersonal, problem solving, decision making, and communication skills.
- Self-starter with ability to handle multiple concurrent tasks
- Demonstrated ability to effectively work in a team setting
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Ability to work outdoor in all types of weather, evenings and weekends and frequent travel