Position Summary / Career Interest:

The Athletic Trainer plans and implements treatment programs for injured high school and/or middle school athletes according to the principles and practices of athletic training. Attends a minimum of three (3) events per week and daily practices to provide preventive athletic training services, as well as care for the injured athlete; communicates with the coaches, athletes, and parents regarding athlete injury, rehabilitation, and prevention; prepares written documentation pertaining to patient evaluation and treatment; schedules treatment sessions with athletes; assists in preparing and conducting inservice training and continuing education programs; may participate in Performance Improvement activities and processes; and is expected to support the mission, vision, and values of Olathe Medical Center, Inc.


Responsibilities and Essential Job Functions

• Conducts Athletic Trainer evaluation in accordance with education, training, professional codes of ethics and standards, and department policy and procedure.  Conducts patient interview and performs evaluation which consists of patient tests, measurements and assessments.  Analyzes evaluation findings to identify disabilities and establishes indications for an athletic training treatment program.  Plans treatment programs based on assessment of available patient data.
• Establishes and carries out treatment programs based on evaluation results and ongoing reassessments of the patient.  Administers Athletic Training treatment which may include but is not limited to strength training to improve or maintain muscle function (isometric, progressive-resistive, functional activities) using weights, pulleys, exercise apparatus, assistive and supportive devices, etc.; range of motion exercises and/or stretching, muscle re-education; application of physical agents (light, heat, water and electrical stimulation); hydrotherapy.
• Evaluates effects of treatments and adjusts treatments to achieve optimal benefits and is responsible for recommending adaptive and assistive equipment (e.g., ankle brace, etc.).
• Educates patient and family in a timely manner.  Informs patient and family of problems, goals, estimated completion date, and treatment plan.  Instructs patient and family in home management procedures
• Confers with physicians and other health care practitioners to obtain additional patient information, suggest revisions in treatment programs and integrate athletic training treatment with other aspects of patient health care.
• Schedules patient treatment times to meet patient needs and to maximize athletic trainer efficiency.
• Prepares written documentation pertaining to patient evaluation and treatment sessions per Department Policy and Procedure.  Records the initial functional and clinical status of the patient in the evaluation report.  Records progress of the patient through required documentation.  Reports are neat and orderly and contain all required information.
• Must be able to perform the professional, clinical and or technical competencies of the assigned unit or department.
• These statements are intended to describe the essential functions of the job and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities. Skills and duties may vary dependent upon your department or unit. Other duties may be assigned as required.

Required Education and Experience

• Bachelors Degree in Athletic Training

Preferred Education and Experience

• Previous healthcare experience

Required Licensure and Certification

• CPR/ AED/ BLS - Other BLS within 14 days
• Licensed Athletic Trainer (AT) - State Board of Healing Arts upon Hire
• Certified Athletic Trainer - Board of Certification for the Athletic Trainer (BOC ATC) upon Hire

We are an equal employment opportunity employer without regard to a person’s race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and sexual orientation), national origin, ancestry, age (40 or older), disability, veteran status or genetic information.