Athletic Trainer

Ochsner Health; Bay St. Louis (MS); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Up to $15,000 sign-on bonus

Up to $4,000 referral bonus

Job summary

Ochsner Health is looking for an Athletic Trainer located in Bay St. Louis, Mississippi. The role involves preparing treatment plans, providing on-field immediate care, and maintaining injury documentation. Candidates must hold a Bachelor's degree in Athletic Training and a current Athletic Trainer License. The position offers up to $15,000 in sign-on bonuses and requires effective communication skills. Join a team committed to upholding health standards and patient care excellence.

Qualifications

• Current Athletic Trainer License in state of practice required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association required.
• Preferred: Dual license in Louisiana and Mississippi.

Responsibilities

• Prepares prevention, treatment and rehabilitation plans.
• Performs on-field immediate care for injuries.
• Maintains injury logs and documentation.
• Assists in day-to-day operations.
• Adapts behavior to specific patient populations.

Skills

Computer skills

Effective verbal communication

Written communication skills

Data entry proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Athletic Training

Master's degree in Athletic Training

Job description

Sign-On Bonus

Up to $15,000 sign-on bonus available to eligible candidates!

Referral Bonus

Up to $4,000 referral bonus available to eligible employees!

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; Basic Life Support (BLS) from the American Heart Association
• Preferred: Dual license in Louisiana and Mississippi.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities (KSAs)

• Must have computer skills and dexterity required for data entry and retrieval of patient information. Must be proficient with Windows-style applications and keyboard.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills and the ability to present information clearly and professionally to varying levels of individuals throughout the patient care process.
• Must be able to tolerate temperature of 100 degrees or more for three hours during outdoor events.

Job Duties

• Prepares age and prognosis appropriate prevention, treatment and rehabilitation under the supervision of the physician/advanced practice clinician.
• 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.

Other related duties as required. 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 the following: 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.

Equal Opportunity

Ochsner 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. Ochsner is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any legally protected class, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.