Athletic Trainer

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

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Arkansas Children's Hospital is seeking an athletic trainer to provide sports-related care at Pine Bluff High School. This full-time, safety-sensitive role requires a Bachelor’s Degree and Arkansas-Board Athletic Training certification; a Master’s Degree is recommended.

Most new hires start between $24.40 and $30.50 per hour, depending on experience, with a $5,000 sign-on bonus. You will document patient interactions, coordinate care with school personnel, and support emergency action planning

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in athletic training or related field.
• Master’s degree recommended.
• Related field experience: 1 year.
• Athletic Training (AR) certification with Arkansas Board.

Responsibilities

• 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 personnel 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.

Skills

Athletic training

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Master’s Degree

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.

Work Shift:

Please see job description for details.

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

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