Athletic Trainer

Potomac Healthcare Solutions is proud to offer a rewarding opportunity to work in the University Health Center at Longwood University in charming Farmville, Virginia. At the University Health Center, students are seen by advanced practice clinicians that assess and treat many common acute health conditions affecting the college health population. In congruence with Longwood’s mission to develop students as citizen leaders, the Longwood University Health Center is committed to providing health care services, education and leadership uniquely designed to meet the developmental and educational needs of University students, and to enhance the quality of life for all members of the Longwood Community, including faculty.

·      Perform a full range of Certified Athletic Trainer duties. All services performed shall fall within those guidelines established by the National Athletic Trainers Association, American College of Sports Medicine, and American Medical Society for Sports Medicine.

·      Prevent, recognize, treat and rehabilitate injuries.

·      Provide evaluation and treatment of musculoskeletal injuries incurred, including, but not limited to the following: progressive resistance exercise (PRE), open and closed chain kinetic exercises, proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation (PNF), manual therapy and joint mobilization, hydrotherapy, hydrocollator, cryotherapy, ultrasound, phonophoresis, iontophoresis, and all varieties of muscle stimulation.

·      Provide treatment for soft tissue damage, acute and chronic edema, post-surgical edema, muscle atrophy, pain, overuse injuries, decreased circulation and loss of strength due to injury or biomechanical imbalance.

·      Provide emergency first aid, evaluation and treatment of injuries, and aid in preliminary diagnosis to include recognition of severity of injury, rendering initial treatment and performing initial examination.

·      Design and fabricate protective pads, equipment and braces for the prevention and treatment of injuries including the use of proper taping techniques.

·      Maintain a safe and positive environment for all student-athletes.

·      Travel with teams for away games.

 

·      Bachelor’s Degree in related study (Physical Education, Kinesiology, Physiology, Athletic Training, Biomechanics/Movement Science), Master’s Degree preferred.

·      Experience with a collegiate or professional sports team preferred.

·      Graduate from a college or university accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education (CAATE).

·      Possess and maintain a current Certification in Athletic Training through the National Athletic Trainers' Association (NATA) Board of Certification (BOC).

·      Must be a US Citizen.

 

Potomac Healthcare Solutions is an award-winning, dynamic, and rapidly growing healthcare services company with a proven background in providing world-class health services for both government and commercial organizations. We are actively recruiting skilled, caring practitioners to support our rapidly growing program base and supported healthcare facilities. If you would like to be a part of a quality-driven organization and make a difference, we would like to talk to you!

If you do not find interest in this opportunity but know of someone who may, we kindly ask that you refer the individual to Potomac Healthcare Solutions by forwarding this job posting.