Athletic Trainer

POSITION GOAL

Provide athletic training outreach services for secondary school(s) and Universities in area.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES

• Care for injuries using therapeutic modalities and rehabilitation techniques.
• Evaluate readiness to return to daily activities, and coordinate clearances when necessary.
• Provide athletic training outreach and medical care to assigned location.
• Responsible for athletic training special event coverage when scheduled.
• Maintain a line of communication with the team physician(s) regarding athletic health care and recommended treatment/rehabilitation for all athletic injuries.
• Maintain an effective and efficient athletic training room.
• Maintain communication with parents on the care & treatment of their student-athlete.
• File all necessary reports associated with athletic injuries and/or incidents.
• Maintain a daily treatment log.
• Oversee the ordering of supplies and equipment pertaining to the athletic training room and maintain an up-to-date inventory.
• Create a safe playing environment by monitoring and controlling environmental risks.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

Experience:

Required:

• No previous experience required.

Preferred:

• 2 years’ experience as a certified athletic trainer.

Education:

Required:

• Degree in athletic training/sports medicine from CAATE approved institution.

Preferred:

• Master’s Degree in related field.

Special Qualifications:

Required:

• NATA certification in good standing.
• Current state license in Athletic Training.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification from American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
• Valid Driver’s License, satisfactory motor vehicle report (MVR) and proof of insurance required for position on-boarding.
• Annual MVR may be required per policy and procedure; background reports may be ran as needed throughout the course of employment.

The Hughston Clinic, The Hughston Foundation, The Hughston Surgical Center, Hughston Clinic Orthopaedics, Hughston Medical, Hughston Orthopaedics Trauma, Hughston Orthopaedics Southeast and Jack Hughston Memorial Hospital participate in E-Verify. This company is an equal opportunity employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.