$6,000 Sign on Bonus (taxable) available 

Bonus paid in full in first paycheck

Full Time

40 Hours/Week

Variable Schedule, Including Evenings and Weekends 

Onsite 
Travel Required

Summary:
The Athletic Trainer provides direct patient care including ongoing assessment, treatment, rehabilitation, conditioning, prevention and education.

Responsibilities:
1.Provides direct patient care including ongoing assessment, treatment, rehabilitation, conditioning, prevention and education.

2.Provides instruction and assistance to patients and the families as appropriate.

3.Communicates with physicians, coaches and health professionals regarding patient care and coordination of services and other needs as indicated.

4.Provides written documentation according to departmental standards.

5.Works with and provides guidance to students and unlicensed personnel.

6.Seeks educational opportunities to further professional development.

7.Fosters enhanced awareness/understanding of athletic training, sports medicine, and clinic/hospital programs to the department, hospital, schools and other community organizations.

8.Participates in departmental research and educational programs.

9.Performs other related duties as assigned or requested.

10.Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care for the physical, psych/ social, educational, and safety needs of the patients served regardless of age.

11.Other duties as required.

Other information:

Technical Expertise

1.Ability to maneuver into a variety of small spaces and assume various positions including crawling, kneeling and squatting.

2.Must possess sufficient strength to ensure safety of unstable patients and assist in patient transfers.

3.Fine motor functions including precise hand/eye coordination as well as gross motor functions which allow for manipulation of tools, instruments and equipment.

4.Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.

5.Strong problem-solving skills.

6.Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work with both patients and families.

7.Experience working with various levels within an organization is required.

8.Experience in healthcare is preferred.

9.Experience working in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word) or similar software is required.

Full Time

FTE: 1.000000

About Akron Children's

More Than a Job. It’s loving what you do - and why you do it. Akron Children’s Hospital is ranked among the best pediatric hospitals by U.S. News & World Report, but it’s our compassionate approach to treatment that sets us apart. It’s creating special high-fives. Thinking of new ways to spark a smile. Holding hands to offer comfort. And working to get a giggle that brightens a room. The minute you walk into Akron Children’s, you can sense that people here love what they do. From visits with the Doggie Brigade, to the balloons and smiles in the halls, the sights and sounds are all about one thing: the children. We are the largest pediatric healthcare system in Northern Ohio and one of the fastest growing in the country. Akron Children’s has two hospital campuses in Northeast Ohio: one in Akron and the other in Boardman in the Mahoning Valley. With two hospital campuses, regional health centers and more than 50 primary and specialty care locations throughout Ohio, we’re making it easier for today’s busy families - regardless of where they live - to find the high-quality care they need. No matter which of our locations you choose, you’ll see that when you give the most, you get more—...support, rewards and satisfaction. CAREER OPPORTUNITIES: It’s making the most of your days. Our passion is felt every day in the way people care at every level. Whether you are working with children face-to-face, or behind the scenes supporting the care and services we deliver, you impact futures. Visit us and see why it’s more than just a place to work. It’s a family. Apply today at careers.akronchildrens.org.

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