Athletic Trainer

Signature Healthcare is Southeastern Massachusetts' premier local provider of quality, personalized medical services. We are comprised of the award-winning not-for-profit Signature Healthcare Brockton Hospital; Signature Medical Group (SMG), a multi-specialty physician group of more than 150 physicians practicing in 18 ambulatory locations. We believe our distinctive Signature Healthcare team approach is the way healthcare should be: medical professionals across many locations communicating and collaborating, taking advantage of technologies and resources to make a difference in the lives and health of our patients.

Position Summary:

The Athletic Trainer provides on-site athletic event coverage including pre- and post-event requirements. Maintains appropriate quantities of first aid/athletic training supplies required for each event.

Location: 680 Centre Street, Brockton, MA

Department: Physical Therapy

This is a full-time 40 hour/ week position

Responsibilities:

• Communicates with coaches, AD's, event coordinators, parents and athletes regarding injury management, prevention, and first aid recommendations.

• Produce timely and accurate records and reports to supervisor.

• Maintains established policies and procedures, quality assurance, safety, and infection control.

BASIC KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/APTITUDE/EXPERIENCE:

• The Athletic Trainer must have effective oral and written communication skills; have the ability to adapt to new procedures and techniques, and work under pressure.

• Frequently required to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms.

• Must be able to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

• Signature Health Care Athletic Trainers, as per MA Head injury Regulations: 105 CMR201 will adhere to the following: 201.014: Responsibilities of the Licensed Athletic Trainers, if on staff, shall be responsible for: (A)-Participating in the development and biannual review of the policies and procedures required by 105 CMR 201.006 for the prevention and management of sports-related head injuries within the school district or school; (B) Completing the annual training as required by 105 CMR 201.007; (C) Reviewing information from Pre-participation Forms, or school-based equivalents, which indicate a history of head injury and from Report of Head Injury Forms, or school-based equivalents, to identify students who are at greater risk for repeated head injuries; (D)Identifying athletes with head injuries or suspected concussions that occur in practice or competition and removing them from play; and (E) Participating, if available, in the graduated reentry planning and implementation for students who have been diagnosed with a concussion.

Education/Experience/Licenses/Technical/Other:

• Education: Degree in Athletic Training/Sports Medicine, or related field.

• Experience:

• Certification/Licensure: Current MA Athletic Trainer License. Current American Heart Association BLS/CPR/AED certification for the Healthcare Provider.

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