Athletic Trainer

UAB St. Vincent's; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

UAB St. Vincent's is seeking a Certified Athletic Trainer to assess injuries and manage rehabilitation programs for athletes. The role involves developing conditioning programs, evaluating injuries, and maintaining documentation. Candidates must possess relevant certifications and a high school diploma or equivalent experience.

Benefits

Generous paid time off

Paid parental leave

Tuition Reimbursement Program

Qualifications

• Certified Athletic Trainer required within 6 months of hire.
• BLS Provider certification required within 30 days of hire.
• 2 years of experience or relevant degree required.

Responsibilities

• Assess injuries and manage treatment programs for athletes.
• Develop conditioning programs and ensure safety in design.
• Evaluate injuries and maintain medical documentation.

Skills

Injury Assessment

Program Development

Rehabilitation

Nutrition Planning

Education

High School diploma or Associate's degree

Job description

We Are Hiring

• Department: Sports Medicine
• Schedule: Rotating
• Work Location: UAB St. Vincent's Birmingham
• Benefits for eligible positions only include: generous paid time off, paid parental leave, Associate Assistance Program, Tuition Reimbursement Program, and more

What You Will Do

Assess injuries and manage comprehensive treatment programs to prevent injury and rehabilitate athletes.

• Develop conditioning programs for injured and non-injured athletes, ensuring safety in program design, incorporating nutrition plans, and scheduling customized to meet individual athlete needs.
• Design and implement comprehensive training or rehabilitation programs to prevent injury and illness among athletes.
• Evaluate and manage injuries. Maintain medical documentation on each athlete and act as a liaison between the physician and the athlete.
• Prepare athletes for practice or competition based on team schedules, applicable regulations and guidelines, in conjunction with physician and sports performance staff.

What You Will Need

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

• Certified Athletic Trainer obtained within 6 months (180 days) of hire date or job transfer date required.
• BLS Provider obtained within 1 month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.

Education:

• High School diploma equivalency with 2 years of cumulative experience OR an Associate's degree/Technical degree OR 4 years of applicable cumulative job-specific experience required.

Additional Preferences

No additional preferences.

About UAB St. Vincent’s

UAB St. Vincent’s, a proud part of UAB Medicine, is a trusted provider of health care, serving Alabama for more than 125 years. With five hospitals and numerous clinics, we're a health care community deeply rooted in compassion, service, and respect for all, guided by the rich legacy of the St. Vincent’s name. We're committed to extending kindness and personalized care to patients, their families, and each other. We address the physical, psychological, social, and spiritual needs of our patients. We believe in the power of teamwork and unity, and foster a collaborative spirit among our more than 4,800 employees. As one of Alabama’s best hospitals as recognized by U.S. News & World Report, improving the health and lives of those we serve is at the heart of our mission. Join us in continuing our legacy of service and healing in central Alabama, where we can make a lasting impact together.