Athletic Trainer

Arkansas Children's Hospital; Springdale (AR); On-site; USD 33,613 - 42,016; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Arkansas Children's Hospital is seeking an Athletic Trainer to support Springdale High School through the Sports Medicine department. The role covers athletic team events and related duties, with responsibilities including injury evaluation, return-to-play decisions, documentation, and coordination with school staff and healthcare providers.

Required Bachelor’s degree and Arkansas State Board of Athletic Training certification. A Master’s degree is recommended.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required.
• Master's Degree recommended.
• Athletic Training certification (AR) - Arkansas State Board of Athletic Training required.

Responsibilities

• Provides sports-related care for athletes; assess and treat injuries.
• Makes return-to-play decisions as appropriate.
• Maintains documentation of patient interactions on required forms.
• Keeps the athletic training room organized, clean and safe.
• Assists with supply ordering and inventory.
• Coordinates with school and district personnel on emergency action plans and policy implementation.
• Acts as educator and advocate for patient/athlete/family.

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.

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Work Shift: Please see job description for details.

Time Type: Full time

Department: CC095095 Sports Medicine

Summary

$5K SIGN-ON BONUS - Will support Springdale High School

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

Additional Information

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 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.