High School Athletic Trainer
Position Details
Position Summary
This position completes the tasks assigned and the duties that are pertinent to the care of athletes outside the clinic. Outside the clinic, the athletic trainer provides support to local high schools and athletic teams, attends games, competitions and practice, and evaluates injuries to determine their management and initial and on-going treatment, when necessary. The athletic trainer will also determine when a referral to a physician is necessary and initiate that referral.
Position Duties
- Collaborates with the physician regarding patient's plan of care
- Instructs patients with home exercise programs and supervises patient's progress including gain training, therapeutic exercises, rehabilitation, and conditioning programs. Provides patient education materials.
- Prepares athletes for practice or competition, including taping, bracing, and bandaging. Attends games, competitions, practice and tournaments. Evaluates injuries to determine their management and possible referral to a physician.
- Performs miscellaneous job related duties as requested.
Phoenix Children's Mission, Vision, & Values
To advance hope, healing and the best healthcare for children and their families
VisionPhoenix Children's will be the leading pediatric health system in the Southwest, nationally recognized for exceptional care, innovative research and advanced medical education.
We realize this vision by:
- Offering the most comprehensive care across ages, communities and specialties
- Investing in innovative research, including emerging treatments, tools and technologies
- Advancing education and training to shape the next generation of clinical leaders
- Advocating for the health and well-being of children and families
- We place children and families at the center of all we do
- We deliver exceptional care, every day and in every way
- We collaborate with colleagues, partners and communities to amplify our impact
- We set the standards of pediatric healthcare today, and innovate for the future
- We are accountable for making the highest quality care accessible and affordable