Athletic Trainer (High School)- Lafayette Region- Full Time

Sign on Bonus $10,000 Sign on Bonus available for External Hires Education Required – Bachelor's degree in athletic training. Preferred – Master's degree in athletic training. Work Experience Required – None. Certifications Required – Current Athletic Trainer license in state of practice. Required – Basic Life Support (BLS) from the American Heart Association. Preferred – Athletic Training Board Certification of the Board of Certification (BOC). Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs) Proficiency in using computers, software, and web‑based applications. Effective verbal and written communication skills and ability to present information clearly and professionally to varying levels of individuals throughout the patient care process. Ability to tolerate temperature of 100 degrees or more for three hours during outdoor events. Ability to travel throughout and between facilities and work a flexible work schedule (e.g., more than 8 hours a day). Job Duties Prepares age and prognosis‑appropriate prevention, treatment and rehabilitation under the supervision of the physician. Performs on‑field immediate care for injury, recommending physician or therapy follow‑up. Maintains injury log per contractual agreement and documents per policy and procedure manual. Maintains state license and certification. Assists in the day‑to‑day operations. Adapts behavior to the specific patient population, including but not limited to respect for privacy, method of introduction to the patient, adapting explanation of services or procedures to be performed, requesting permissions and communication style. Performs other related duties as assigned. The above statements describe the general nature and level of work only. They are not an exhaustive list of all required responsibilities, duties, and skills. Other duties may be added, or this description amended at any time. Physical and Environmental Demands The physical essential functions of this job include (but are not limited to) frequently exerting 10 to 20 pounds of force to move objects, occasionally exerting up to 100 pounds of force. Physical demand requirements are in excess of those for sedentary work. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Normal routine involves no exposure to blood, body fluid or tissue, but exposure or potential for exposure may occur. The incumbent works with patients who have known or suspected communicable diseases and may enter isolation rooms. There may be an occupational risk for exposure to communicable diseases. Because the incumbent works within a healthcare setting, there may be occupational risk for exposure to hazardous medications or hazardous waste within the environment through receipt, transport, storage, preparation, dispensing, administration, cleaning and/or disposal of contaminated waste. The risk level of exposure may increase depending on the essential job duties of the role. Equal Employment Opportunity Statement The employer is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status. Disclaimer The above information is intended to provide a general overview of the job responsibilities and qualifications. The job responsibilities described may be subject to change based on the needs of the organization. #J-18808-Ljbffr