Athletic Trainer

North Mississippi Medical Center, Inc

United States

On-site

USD 46,000 - 69,000

Full time

5 days ago

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Job summary

North Mississippi Health Services seeks a Certified Athletic Trainer (ATC) to provide athletic training services for area groups, schools, and organizations within the Sports Medicine department. The role includes assisting with clinics, pre-season physicals, and implementing rehabilitation plans for athletes.

The position requires a Bachelor’s Degree in Athletic Training and CPR/AMBDL certifications, with opportunities to mentor staff and supervise students.

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Athletic Training is required.
Master's Degree in Athletic Training is not required.
Ambulance Driver License (AMBDL) and CPR certifications are specified.

Responsibilities

Coordinate athletic training services for schools and organized groups.
Assist with Saturday morning clinics and pre-season physicals.
Apply modalities (heat, cold, ultrasound, electrotherapy) and therapeutic exercise.
Provide mentorship and supervise student athletic trainers.

Education

Bachelor's Degree | Athletic Training | Required

Master's Degree | Athletic Training | Not Required

Tools

Documentation software

Job description

We believe a career is more than just a career - it's a calling. Our teammates' "True North" is what calls them to health care; it's their passion. At North Mississippi Health Services, we believe in helping you leverage and connect that passion with a much greater purpose that impacts people you know and love.

Department:

10006560 Sports Medicine

Job Description:

Certified Athletic Trainers (ATC) recognize and evaluate sports injuries. They provide first aid or emergency care; develop and carry out rehabilitation programs for injured athletes; and plan and implement comprehensive programs to prevent injury among athletes. Athletic trainers collaborate with medical doctors to provide emergency and follow-up care. They provide a vital communication link between the injured athlete, the physician, the coach, and the athlete's family to determine when the athlete can safely return to practice and competition.

JOB FUNCTIONS

Clinical:

Provides athletic training services to area recreational groups, schools, and other organization as assigned
Assist with Saturday morning clinics
Assist with planning and implementing pre-season physicals for athletes
Remains competent in the following areas:
- Modalities such as heat, cold, ultrasound, and electrotherapy
- Therapeutic exercise
- First Aide
Attends and provides continuing education in servicing
Serves as mentor for new employee(s) or volunteers
Serves as clinical supervisor for student athletic trainers while completing their hours

Budget:

Assist with maintaining an accurate inventory of sports medicine supplies and remaining within the monthly supply budget
Charges patients appropriately and in a timely manner for treatment and equipment

Other:

Must be competent in use of computer for documentation and charging purposes
Must provide own transportation

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

Must organize and implement athletic training services
Must coordinate patient treatment schedules with other PT's, PTA's, OTs, and COTA's
Participates in setting of departmental goals and developing departmental policies and procedures
Promoting Sports Medicine and Athletic Training to community organizations, schools, and the public

Physical Demands

A thorough completion of this section is needed for compliance with legal standards such as the Americans with Disabilities Act. The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.