Wheeling Hospital
Athletic Trainer Buckeye Local High School
Wheeling Hospital, Pleasant Valley, West Virginia, United States
Minimum Qualifications
Education, Certification, and/or Licensure:
Bachelor's Degree in Athletic Training or Physiology.
Nationally Certified Athletic Trainer.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience: Two (2) years of experience in Athletic Training.
Core Duties and Responsibilities The statements described here are intended to describe the general nature of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not intended to be constructed as an all‑inclusive list of all responsibilities and duties. Other duties may be assigned.
Provides on‑site injury prevention, taping, bracing, and warm‑up supervision before practices/games.
Responds to acute injuries and emergencies during practices and games.
Conducts injury evaluations, coordinates referrals, and communicates with parents, coaches, and physicians.
Manages concussion protocols, return‑to‑play progression, and hydration/heat illness monitoring.
Travels with teams as needed, often working afternoons, evenings, and weekends.
Conduct musculoskeletal assessments using clinical and functional testing.
Develop and implement individualized treatment plans.
Coordinate referrals to physicians, physical therapists, or specialists when necessary.
Administer therapeutic exercises and modalities to promote healing.
Track progress and adjust plans based on patient/athlete recovery status.
Educate on injury prevention and safe return‑to‑activity protocols.
Maintain detailed and accurate treatment records.
Ensure compliance with HIPAA, state regulations, and organizational policies.
Communicate regularly with medical professionals, coaches, parents, and/or patients.
Serve as a resource for injury prevention and athletic health education.
Determine fitness for participation pre‑season and post‑injury.
Assist in the selection and fitting of protective equipment.
Maintain an effective and efficient athletic training room, equipment, and related implements.
Physical Requirements
Requires the ability to lift 50 pounds and stand for prolonged periods of time.
Working Environment
Typical outdoor weather conditions.
Potential exposure to blood borne pathogens and bodily fluids.
Office / school environment.
Skills and Abilities
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Active Listening
Critical Thinking
Judgment and Decision Making
Monitoring
Problem Sensitivity
Deductive Reasoning
Inductive Reasoning
Oral Comprehension
Near Vision
Additional Job Description Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40
Shift:
Exempt/Non‑Exempt: United States of America (Exempt)
Company: WH Wheeling Hospital Inc.
Cost Center: 6055 WH School Athletic Trainers
Address: 1 Medical Park Drive, Wheeling, West Virginia
Equal Opportunity Employer West Virginia University Health System and its subsidiaries (collectively "WVUHS") is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. WVUHS strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. All WVUHS employees, other workers, and representatives are prohibited from engaging in unlawful discrimination. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, training, promotion, discipline, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment.
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Bachelor's Degree in Athletic Training or Physiology.
Nationally Certified Athletic Trainer.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience: Two (2) years of experience in Athletic Training.
Core Duties and Responsibilities The statements described here are intended to describe the general nature of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not intended to be constructed as an all‑inclusive list of all responsibilities and duties. Other duties may be assigned.
Provides on‑site injury prevention, taping, bracing, and warm‑up supervision before practices/games.
Responds to acute injuries and emergencies during practices and games.
Conducts injury evaluations, coordinates referrals, and communicates with parents, coaches, and physicians.
Manages concussion protocols, return‑to‑play progression, and hydration/heat illness monitoring.
Travels with teams as needed, often working afternoons, evenings, and weekends.
Conduct musculoskeletal assessments using clinical and functional testing.
Develop and implement individualized treatment plans.
Coordinate referrals to physicians, physical therapists, or specialists when necessary.
Administer therapeutic exercises and modalities to promote healing.
Track progress and adjust plans based on patient/athlete recovery status.
Educate on injury prevention and safe return‑to‑activity protocols.
Maintain detailed and accurate treatment records.
Ensure compliance with HIPAA, state regulations, and organizational policies.
Communicate regularly with medical professionals, coaches, parents, and/or patients.
Serve as a resource for injury prevention and athletic health education.
Determine fitness for participation pre‑season and post‑injury.
Assist in the selection and fitting of protective equipment.
Maintain an effective and efficient athletic training room, equipment, and related implements.
Physical Requirements
Requires the ability to lift 50 pounds and stand for prolonged periods of time.
Working Environment
Typical outdoor weather conditions.
Potential exposure to blood borne pathogens and bodily fluids.
Office / school environment.
Skills and Abilities
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Active Listening
Critical Thinking
Judgment and Decision Making
Monitoring
Problem Sensitivity
Deductive Reasoning
Inductive Reasoning
Oral Comprehension
Near Vision
Additional Job Description Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40
Shift:
Exempt/Non‑Exempt: United States of America (Exempt)
Company: WH Wheeling Hospital Inc.
Cost Center: 6055 WH School Athletic Trainers
Address: 1 Medical Park Drive, Wheeling, West Virginia
Equal Opportunity Employer West Virginia University Health System and its subsidiaries (collectively "WVUHS") is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. WVUHS strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. All WVUHS employees, other workers, and representatives are prohibited from engaging in unlawful discrimination. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, training, promotion, discipline, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment.
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