Athletic Trainer

Arkansas Children's; Little Rock (AR); On-site; USD 51,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

$5,000 Sign-On Bonus

Job summary

Arkansas Children's is seeking an Athletic Trainer to serve Pine Bluff High School, providing care for student athletes and coordinating care with healthcare providers. The role requires professional documentation and adherence to safety and emergency plans.

The position is full-time, with a $5,000 sign-on bonus, and reports through the Sports Medicine department. Bachelor’s degree is required; Master’s degree is preferred for growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required.
• Master's Degree recommended.
• Athletic Training certification as required by state.

Responsibilities

• Provide sports-related care for athletes.
• Make return-to-play decisions.
• Maintain patient/athlete documentation.
• Keep training area organized and safe.
• Assist with supplies and budgeting for the school.
• Coordinate referrals to healthcare providers.
• Communicate emergency action plans with school staff.

Skills

Athletic training

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree

Tools

Documentation

Job description

ARKANSAS CHILDREN'S IS A TOBACCO FREE WORKPLACE. FLU VACCINES ARE REQUIRED. ARKANSAS CHILDREN'S IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. ALL QUALIFIED APPLICANTS WILL RECEIVE CONSIDERATION FOR EMPLOYMENT WITHOUT REGARD TO RACE, COLOR, RELIGION, SEX, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, GENDER IDENTITY OR EXPRESSION, NATIONAL ORIGIN, AGE, DISABILITY, PROTECTED VETERAN STATUS OR ANY OTHER CHARACTERISTIC PROTECTED BY FEDERAL, STATE, OR LOCAL LAWS.

This position has been designated as safety sensitive and cannot be filled by a candidate who is a current user of medical marijuana.

Time Type

Full time

Department

CC015095 Sports Medicine

Summary

$5K SIGN-ON BONUS - Pine Bluff High School

Salary

Most new hires start between $24.40-$30.50 per hour, depending on experience and qualifications.

Additional Information

• $5,000 Sign-On Bonus
• Will support Pine Bluff High School

Responsible to recognize, evaluate, treat and rehabilitate participating athletes who have suffered a sports injury or illness as well as provide injury prevention education to those athletes. Responsibilities include coverage of athletic team events and additional special events as assigned. Serves as the primary liaison between the assigned school, the parent/athlete, and appropriate healthcare providers. Responsible for other duties at ACH as assigned.

Required Education

Bachelor's Degree

Recommended Education

Master's Degree

Recommended Work Experience

Related Field - 1 year of experience

Required Certifications

Athletic Training (AR) - Arkansas State Board of Athletic Training

Description

• Provides appropriate sports related care for athletes/patients.
• Makes return to play decision as appropriate.
• Maintains documentation of patient/athlete interaction on appropriate forms, including documentation of any necessary follow up.
• Keeps athletic training room neat, organized, and safe.
• Assists with supply ordering; maintains organization and inventory of supplies/equipment.
• Assists the sports medicine coordinator in budgeting related to assigned school.
• Assists with the referral and scheduling of athletes to appropriate healthcare providers.
• Coordinates with school and district personal on implementation of emergency action plans and sports medicine related policy.
• Ensures the school insurance claim form is completed and appropriately disseminated.
• Acts as educator and advocate for patient/athlete/family.
• Is available by phone to assigned school when not on campus.
• Performs other duties as assigned.