Athletic Trainer - PRN

Description

The Athletic Trainer is a member of our hospital's sports medicine team, dedicated to providing comprehensive athletic training services to support high school athletics. This position involves delivering high-quality healthcare services, injury prevention, emergency care and rehabilitation to student-athletes. The Athletic Trainer will collaborate with the Lead Athletic Trainer, coaches, physicians, and other healthcare professionals to ensure the safety, well-being, and optimal performance of the athletes participating in our hospital-affiliated high school sports program.

Job Duties:

1. Injury Prevention and Evaluation:

• Implement injury prevention programs, including warm-up routines, stretching exercises, and strength training protocols.

• Conduct pre-participation evaluations and screenings to identify potential health risks and assess the fitness levels of student-athletes

• Perform ongoing assessments and evaluations of athlete's physical conditions, identifying and addressing any potential injury risks.

• Educate athletes, coaches, and parents on injury prevention strategies, proper techniques, and safe training practices.

2. Emergency Care and Injury Management:

• Provide immediate care and first aid for injuries, illnesses, and emergencies that occur during practices, games, or events

• Assess and triage injuries, determining the need for referral to physicians or specialists for further evaluation and treatment.

• Administer appropriate injury management, including applying splints, bandages, and braces, and coordinating medical referrals and appointments.

• Develop and implement individualized rehabilitation plans, monitor progress, and provide therapeutic exercises and modalities.

3. Rehabilitation and Return-to-Play:

• Develop and oversee rehabilitation programs for injured athletes, incorporating therapeutic exercises, modalities, and functional training.

• Monitor and document the progress of each athlete's rehabilitation, adjusting treatment plans as necessary.

• Collaborate with physical therapists and other healthcare professionals to facilitate a safe and timely return-to-play process.

• Provide ongoing education and support to athletes, coaches, and parents on injury recovery, sport-specific conditioning, and injury prevention.

4. Collaborative Teamwork and Communication:

• Work closely with coaches, physicians, nurses and other healthcare professionals to ensure a multidisciplinary approach to athlete care.

• Communicate effectively with athletes, parents, and coaching staff regarding injury prevention, treatment plans, and rehabilitation progress.

• Maintain accurate and confidential medical records, documenting injuries, treatments and progress notes in compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.

5. Health Education:

• Stay updated on the latest research, trends and best practices in sports medicine and athletic training.

6. Performs other duties and assists with special projects as assigned.

Requirements

Required:

• Bachelor's degree in Athletic Training
• Certified Athletic Trainer (ATC) certification from the Board of Certification (BOC)
• State licensure or eligibility for licensure as an athletic trainer
• CPR/AED certification and First Aid Training

Preferred:

• Master's degree within the Athletic Training field
• Experience working as an athletic trainer in a high school or collegiate setting
• Knowledge of sports-related injuries, injury prevention strategies, and rehabilitation protocols.