Athletic Trainer, OPA–Anchorage, Full-Time
OPA is a rapidly expanding orthopedic group seeking an additional full-time Certified Athletic Trainer to join our team. The primary responsibility of the clinical/outreach athletic trainer is to provide outstanding care to athletes and patients at local high schools, community events, and clinic.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities
- Manage the health care of participating athletes including first aid/emergency care, on-site injury evaluation, appropriate modalities, prevention and rehabilitation programs, and medical referrals.
- Be able to multi-task and be available for possible early morning shifts, late afternoons, evenings, and weekends.
Physical Demands/Working Conditions
- Able to spend various amounts of time standing, sitting, walking, bending, reaching, and twisting.
- Able to lift 50 pounds frequently.
- Able to work indoors and outdoors for various amounts of time.
The clinical/outreach AT will:
- Comply with OPA facility and department policies and procedures.
- Adhere to the OPA mission and vision statements.
- Comply with all local, state, and federal regulations as well as continuing education requirements.
- Design and implement injury prevention, performance enhancement, and wellness programs for the physically active.
- Instruct athletes, parents, coaches, medical personnel, and other community members in proper care and prevention of athletic injuries.
- Comply with OSHA bloodborne pathogen standards.
- Order, maintain and inventory supplies and clinical equipment.
- Keep athletic training room and clinical area safe, clean, and organized.
- Maintain athletes' medical records and submit injury reports as required.
- Perform duties to assist team physicians.
- Organize pre- and post-participation physicals.
- Supervise student athletic trainers, aides, and volunteers.
- Demonstrate interpersonal skills required to work effectively with players, coaches, and other team personnel.
- Participate in select community service/educational programs related to sports medicine.
- Perform other duties as assigned or required by Director and/or Sports Medicine Physician.
REQUIREMENTS
- Required Licenses and Certifications
- National certification (ATC) through the Board of Certification, Inc.
- Current CPR Certification
- Work Experience
- Minimum three years athletic training experience in a sports environment preferred.
Candidates meeting the above skills and qualifications and desiring to be part of a patient-centered, professional environment are invited to apply.
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