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Amergis Head Middle School Athletic Trainer - Summer / School Year in Portsmouth, Virginia

Amergis Healthcare Staffing isseeking an Athletic Trainer evaluates to advise individuals on how to recover fromor avoid athletic-related injuries or illnesses and maintain peak physicalfitness. This individual focuses on the prevention of musculoskeletal injuriesand upstream management through early intervention.

Essential Duties andResponsibilities:

  • Provides on-site athletic andphysical training, post injury care, and rehabilitative care

  • Prepares and maintain dailyinjury evaluation forms on the personnel evaluated and/or treated

  • Develops alternative fitnessprograms

  • Implements treatment plans thatincorporate therapeutic exercise, modalities and work conditioning as necessary

  • Attends all scheduled PhysicalFitness and Wellness classes, and any other events deemed necessary

  • Oversees and be present at allrehabilitative care sessions

  • Conducts an initial assessmentof the individual’s injury or illness to provide emergency or continued careand to determine whether they should be referred to physicians for definitive diagnosisand treatment

  • Applies protective or injurypreventive devices, such as tape, bandages, or braces, to body parts, such asankles, fingers, or wrists

  • Assesses and reports theprogress of recovering patients to appropriate healthcare professionals and/orindividuals

  • Collaborates with healthcareprofessionals to develop and implement comprehensive rehabilitation programsfor injuries

  • Cares for injuries, usingphysical therapy equipment, techniques, or medication

  • Performs administrative tasks,such as keeping records or writing reports

  • Plans or implementscomprehensive injury or illness prevention programs

  • Instructs coaches, athletes,parents, medical personnel, or community members in the care and prevention ofathletic injuries

  • Conducts initial injuryevaluations; develop written treatment and injury prevention plans.

  • Conducts biomechanical assessments,worksite evaluations, individual and group interactions with the intent ofreducing injuries

  • Performs other duties asassigned/necessary

Minimum Requirements:

  • State Athletic Traininglicensure, certification and/or registration (as applicable by state)

  • Certified by the NationalAthletic Trainers’ Association Board of Certification (NATABOC)

  • Minimum of three (3) yearsathletic training experience preferred

  • Must have current CPRcertification

  • Ability to effectivelyelicit/provide information to and from appropriate individuals (including, butnot limited to, supervisors, co-workers, clients) via strong communicationskills; proficiency in the English language may be required

  • Computer proficiency required

  • Must be at least 18 years ofage

    Benefits

At Amergis, we firmly believe that our employees are the heartbeat of our organization and we are happy to offer the following benefits:

  • Competitive pay & weekly paychecks

  • Health, dental, vision, and life insurance

  • 401(k) savings plan

  • Awards and recognition programs

    *Benefit eligibility is dependent on employment status.

    About Amergis

Amergis, formerly known as Maxim Healthcare Staffing, has served our clients and communities by connecting people to the work that matters since 1988. We provide meaningful opportunities to our extensive network of healthcare and school-based professionals, ready to work in any hospital, government facility, or school. Through partnership and innovation, Amergis creates unmatched staffing experiences to deliver the best workforce solutions.

Amergis is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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