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The purpose of this position is to provide clinical and clerical support for faculty physicians and to provide outreach to middle school, high school and WVU Club Sports.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:

1. Bachelor's Degree in Athletic Training or Physiology required.

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.

3. Provide teaching to the residents and medical students.

4. Provide visit support to MD during patient visit, including stretching and movement.

5. Design PT plans to assist with movement and exercise as directed by MD/DC.

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 30 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. Normal outpatient clinical environment.

2. Potential exposure to blood borne pathogens and bodily fluids.

3. Typical outdoor weather conditions. Normal outpatient indoor clinical environment.

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.

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

20

Shift:

Exempt/Non-Exempt:

United States of America (Exempt)

Company:

JAX Jackson General Hospital

Cost Center:

210 JAX Physical Therapy

Address:

122 Pinnell St

Ripley

West Virginia