Athletic Trainer

Willis Knighton Health; Louisiana (MO); On-site; USD 46,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

WK Medical Center in Shreveport, LA seeks a full-time Athletic Trainer to support high school athletes and community events. You will implement injury treatment plans, perform on-field assessments, and provide emergency care as needed during events.

The role requires collaboration with other athletic trainers, the Sports Medicine Medical Director, and team physicians. Travel to events is expected, with some night, weekend, and holiday hours; strong organization and communication skills are

Qualifications

• Licensed or eligible for licensure by the LA State Board of Medical Examiners.
• Current Athletic Trainer Certification from the Board of Certification.
• Experience in athletic training and emergency care preferred.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide on-field assessments and emergency care for injured athletes.
• Implement evidence-based treatment plans for injuries.
• Support high school athletes and community event coverage.
• Collaborate with Sports Medicine Medical Director and team physicians.
• Commit to travel and flexible hours including nights, weekends, and holidays.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Organization

Autonomy

Education

Board of Certification - Athletic Trainer Certification

Licensed Athletic Trainer in LA (or eligible)

Job description

WK Medical Center

• Outpatient
• Outpatient-Contributions

Shreveport, LA

Non-Medical

Full-Time, Day, 8am-4:30pm

Willis Knighton Health is seeking applications for a full-time Athletic Trainer. The position involves working with local athletes at the high school level, as well as during community events. The Athletic Trainer would implement treatment plans for injuries, including modalities as appropriate. Additionally, the Athletic Trainer would perform on-field assessments and emergency care to injured athletes at events as needed.

This individual would work closely with fellow athletic trainers to cover events, as well as with the Sports Medicine Medical Director and the team physicians. This position will require team travel as well as some night, weekend, and holiday hours. The applicant should demonstrate the ability to work in a professional environment, be well organized, be capable of working autonomously as well as part of a team, and possess excellent written and oral communication skills.

The candidate must be licensed or eligible for licensure by the LA State Board of Medical Examiners and have a current Athletic Trainer Certification from the Board of Certification and experience is preferred. The candidate will also be required to attend a hospital-wide orientation as well as a more department-focused orientation upon hire.