Athletic Trainer Full Time

Hughston Clinic; Columbus (GA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading clinic in Georgia seeks a certified athletic trainer to provide outreach services to local schools and universities. Key responsibilities include injury care, event coverage, and maintaining training facilities. The ideal candidate will have a degree in athletic training, relevant certifications, and at least 2 years of experience.

Qualifications

• 2 years' experience as a certified athletic trainer required.
• Current state license in Athletic Training.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification required.

Responsibilities

• Care for injuries using therapeutic modalities.
• Coordinate clearances and communicate with parents.
• Maintain effective training room and daily treatment logs.

Skills

Communication

Rehabilitation Techniques

Therapeutic Modalities

Education

Degree in Athletic Training/Sports Medicine

Master's Degree in Related Field

Job description

Provide athletic training outreach services for secondary school(s) and Universities in area.

Position Responsibilities

Care for injuries using therapeutic modalities and rehabilitation techniques.

Evaluate readiness to return to daily activities, and coordinate clearances when necessary.

Provide athletic training outreach and medical care to assigned location.

Responsible for athletic training special event coverage when scheduled.

Maintain a line of communication with the team physician(s) regarding athletic health care and recommended treatment/rehabilitation for all athletic injuries.

Maintain an effective and efficient athletic training room.

Maintain communication with parents on the care & treatment of their student-athlete.

File all necessary reports associated with athletic injuries and/or incidents.

Maintain a daily treatment log.

Oversee the ordering of supplies and equipment pertaining to the athletic training room and maintain an up-to-date inventory.

Create a safe playing environment by monitoring and controlling environmental risks.

Experience:
Required:

Preferred:

• 2 years’ experience as a certified athletic trainer.

Education:
Required:

• Degree in athletic training/sports medicine from CAATE approved institution.

Preferred:

• Master’s Degree in related field.

Special Qualifications:
Required:

• Current state license in Athletic Training.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification from American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
• This position may require travel to and from satellite clinics as assigned. Please note, if assigned for travel, this position will require a valid driver’s license and satisfactory Motor Vehicle Record upon hire (MVR will be screened on an annual basis).

The Hughston Clinic, The Hughston Foundation, The Hughston Surgical Center, Hughston Clinic Orthopaedics, Hughston Medical, Hughston Orthopaedics Trauma, Hughston Orthopaedics Southeast and Jack Hughston Memorial Hospital participate in E-Verify. This company is an equal opportunity employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.