Looking for a Athletic Trainer opportunity where patients come first, and you are valued as a team member? As a Athletic Trainer, you will be a vital member of the care team for our patients. At SSM Health, we know the healing power of presence begins with compassionate people like you. This position is supporting Oklahoma City University.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
Develops conditioning programs for injured and non-injured athletes to ensure safety in the program design incorporating nutrition plans and schedules customized to meet individual athlete needs. Designs and implements comprehensive training or rehabilitation programs to prevent injury and illness among athletes. Evaluates and manages injuries. Maintains medical documentation on each athlete and acts as a liaison between the physician and the athlete. Prepares athletes for practice or competition based on team schedules, applicable regulations and guidelines, and in conjunction with physician and sports performance staff. Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner. Performs other duties as assigned.
EDUCATION
Bachelor's degree in Athletic Training or related field
EXPERIENCE
No experience required PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Constant standing. Frequent lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 0-25 lbs. Frequent use of hearing and speech to share information through oral communication. Frequent use of hearing to distinguish body sounds and/or hear alarms, malfunctioning machinery, etc. Frequent use of vision for distances near (20 inches or less) and far (20 feet or more). Frequent walking, reaching, gripping and keyboard use/data entry. Occasional bending, stooping, climbing, kneeling, sitting, squatting, twisting and repetitive foot/leg and hand/arm movements. Occasional lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 25-50 lbs. Occasional lifting/moving patients. Occasional use of vision to judge distances and spatial relationships and to identify and distinguish colors. Occasional driving. Rare crawling.
Bachelor's degree in Athletic Training or related field
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Athletic Trainer - Board of Certification/Accreditation (BOC)
SSM Health is a Catholic, not-for-profit health system serving the comprehensive health needs of communities across the Midwest through a robust and fully integrated health care delivery system.
