What are the responsibilities and job description for the Athletic Trainer position at Pratt Regional Medical Center?
Summary
Job Summary:Evaluates physical condition and advises and treats professional and amateur athletes to maintain maximum physical fitness for participation in athletic competition: Prescribes routine and corrective exercises to strengthen muscles. Recommends special diets to build up health and reduce overweight athletes. Massages parts of players' bodies to relieve soreness, strains, and bruises. Renders first aid to injured players, such as giving artificial respiration, cleaning, and bandaging wounds, and applying heat and cold to promote healing. Calls physician for injured persons as required. Wraps ankles, fingers, or wrists of athletes in synthetic skin, protecting gauze, and adhesive tape to support muscles and ligaments. Treats chronic minor injuries and related disabilities to maintain athletes' performance. May be in a hospital or outpatient setting. Must be certified.
Education and/or Experience:
Bachelor's degree from four-year college or university; or one to two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Licensed by Kansas State Board of Healing Arts.
Compensation/Benefits:
Competitive wages and excellent fringe benefit program. Salary commensurate with experience.
