The Certified Athletic Trainer II functions with the responsibility for providing comprehensive athletic health services to include pre-practice and pre-game preparation, injury/illness evaluation, first aid emergency care, follow-up rehabilitation, and related services all under the advice and consent of a licensed team physician. The athletic trainer may be asked to function in this role at an educational institution and at community athletic events.

Under the supervision of a physician, this employee will provide medical services and also:

• Evaluates assigned athletes/patients according to the acceptable practice guidelines and in compliance with department policies and procedures
• Implements competent treatment and intervention and provides regular re-assessments for the purpose of treatment modification to maximize athletes/patients potential for functional independence, all in accordance with applicable practice guidelines and department policies and procedures
• Completes required documentation and maintains pertinent record of assigned athletes/patients to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements
• Communicates with athletes/patients, physicians, physical therapists, and coaches effectively and accurately to ensure excellent care and case management
• Recognizes the need to, and appropriately refers athletes to other disciplines and agencies.
• Effectively prioritizes athlete problems according to competitive environment, discharge environment and intervention timelines.
• Performs athlete re-evaluations in accordance with all regulatory requirements and consults with the team physician in any questionable situation relating to the evaluation and treatment of the athlete.
• Demonstrates a high level of professional competence in the delivery of services as demonstrated by the clinical outcomes
• Provides teaching to athlete, coach, trainer, family and staff according to the educational needs of the learner using appropriate methods
• Maintains equipment and environment in a safe and orderly manner.

Education (OPTIONS):

• Bachelor’s degree in athletic training (providing board of certification)
• Masters’ degree in a related field (preferred)
• Bachelor’s degree in related field and Masters’ degree in athletic training from an accredited college/university (providing board of certification)

Experience:

• Experience providing on-field athletic training coverage
• Required experience varies based on practice setting and programmatic needs of the facility

Licensure:

• Licensed or eligible in the Commonwealth of Kentucky or State of Indiana, as appropriate to the facility (required)

Certification:

• Nationally certified by the Board of Certification (BOC) (Required)

Basic Life Saving (BLS) accredited by the American Heart Association (AHA) (required)