Athletic Trainer - Outreach (PRN)

Newport News, Virginia Hiring Range $34.00 - $35.00/Hourly. Actual pay is determined by program, work commitment and business needs. Overview An Athletic Trainer is required to be flexible with daily scheduling and will be required to work solely off‑site for sporting event coverage. An athletic trainer is supervised by the office manager and/or the physician(s). The athletic trainer will be able to demonstrate an ability to perform the following functions regarding athletic injuries: prevention, assessment, treatment, (including first aide) and reconditioning as set forth by the National Athletic Trainers Association (NATA) and Board of Certification for Athletic Trainers (BOC). The primary responsibilities of the athletic trainer are to educate the public on injury prevention, rehabilitation, wellness and other health‑related issues; and to maintain the highest standards of care and integrity. The primary location of work will include school, or university treatment headquarters; or at practice or game sites. The individual must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development throughout the life span, be able to assess customers' needs and status by analyzing evaluated data, and be able to interpret information to identify age‑specific needs and provide appropriate care accordingly per patient care setting. What you will do Builds trusting collaborative relationships with a multi-disciplinary team to support patient care needs. Collaborates appropriately with other disciplines to develop, implement, and evaluate patient care plans. Participates in care team meeting. Participates positively in the training and support of all team members, volunteers and students as needed. Proactively participates in and provides feedback to team members/learners. Demonstrates the ability to perform the following functions regarding athletic injuries: prevention, assessment, treatment, and reconditioning as set forth by the National Athletic Trainers Association (NATA) and Board of Certification for the Athletic Trainer (BOC). Demonstrates consistent fiscal accountability by providing recommendations and participating in supply utilization changes that support cost containment. Participates and provides feedback in new equipment/product evaluations; identifies and recommends solutions for cost savings and waste reduction. Promotes a healthy community through participation in educational offerings, pre-season physicals, screenings, health fairs, and other health promotion opportunities. Demonstrates the ability to design and implement prevention programs and the ability to provide appropriate injury recognition, evaluation, and immediate care. Effectively participates in rehabilitation and reconditioning of injuries and completes appropriate documentation and follow‑up communication in a timely manner. Demonstrates reliability and persistence in following through with assignments on schedule. Works closely with other members of sports medicine team to determine opportunities for increasing referrals within RHS, capturing additional customers, and growing the sports medicine program. Maintains level of skill and expertise consistent with the latest theory and techniques. Qualifications Bachelor’s Degree in Health Education, Athletic Training, or related field (Required) Master’s Degree in Health Education (Preferred) 1 year Athletic training (Preferred) Medical licenses: Athletic Trainer (ATC) - Board of Certification, Inc. (BOC) Virginia license, BOC Certification in good standing (Required) CPR/BLS Certification - American Heart Association/American Red Cross/American Safety and Health Institute (AHA/ARC) (Required) To learn more about being a team member with Riverside Health System visit us at If loving your work is important to you, consider a career at Riverside. By joining our team, you can make a difference in people's lives. Our mission is to care for others as we would care for those we love. We extend that sense of caring to every patient, resident and customer, as well as to each member of our team. We offer care at all stages of life, in hundreds of locations, giving you room to grow your career, along with great benefits and perks. At Riverside Health, your trust and safety are our top priorities. #J-18808-Ljbffr 101 Riverside Hospital, Inc.