Athletic Trainer-Full Time

Ochsner Health; Shreveport (LA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization is seeking an Athletic Trainer I to plan and conduct the athletic trainer program, manage injury logs, and communicate treatment plans with clinicians. The role requires a Bachelor's degree in Athletic Training and current state licensure. Candidates must demonstrate effective communication skills and computer proficiency. There will be a focus on injury management, rehabilitation, and community education, while participating in various continuing education programs.

Qualifications

• Current Athletic Trainer License in state of practice is required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) from the American Heart Association is required.
• No prior work experience is required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare appropriate prevention, treatment, and rehabilitation plans under supervision.
• Perform on-field immediate care for injuries.
• Maintain injury logs and documentation per policy.

Skills

Computer skills

Effective verbal and written communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Athletic Training

Master's degree in Athletic Training

Job description

Job Overview

This job assumes responsibility for and plans, organizes, and conducts the athletic trainer program based upon management direction and physician’s evaluation and assessment. The Athletic Trainer I maintains injury logs and communicates prevention, treatment, and rehabilitation to the advanced practice clinician or physician and participates in the development of clinic and community based rehabilitation and training in conjunction with the physicians in the Sports Medicine Institute. The Athletic Trainer I also participates in in‑services and continuing education programs on athletic training procedures as well as in clinical education, research, and professional paper writing.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Prepares age and prognosis appropriate prevention, treatment, and rehabilitation under the supervision of the physician/advanced practice clinician.
• Performs on‑field immediate care for injury, recommending physician or therapy follow‑up.
• Maintains injury log per contractual agreement and documents per policy and procedure manual.
• Maintains state license and certification.
• Assists in the day‑to‑day operations.
• Adapts behavior to the specific patient population, including but not limited to: respect for privacy, method of introduction to the patient, adapting explanation of services or procedures to be performed, requesting permissions and communication style.

General Job Duties

The above statements describe the general nature and level of work only. They are not an exhaustive list of all required responsibilities, duties, and skills. Other duties may be added or this description amended at any time. The incumbent remains knowledgeable on current federal, state and local laws, accreditation standards or regulatory agency requirements that apply to their area of responsibility and ensures compliance with all such laws, regulations and standards. This employer maintains and complies with its Compliance & Privacy Program and Standards of Conduct, including the immediate reporting of any known or suspected unethical or questionable behaviors or conduct; patient/employee safety, patient privacy, and/or other compliance‑related concerns.

Physical and Environmental Demands

Very Heavy Work: Exerting in excess of 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or in excess of 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or in excess of 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Must be able to travel throughout and between facilities. Must be able to work a flexible work schedule (e.g. more than 8 hours a day). Must be able to stoop, bend, reach and grab with arms and hands, manual dexterity. Mechanical lifting devices (carts, dollies, etc.) or team lifts should be utilized. There is no occupational risk for exposure to blood, body fluid or tissue. No occupational risk for exposure to communicable diseases. However, the incumbent may be exposed to hazardous medications or hazardous waste through receipt, transport, storage, preparation, dispensing, administration, cleaning and/or disposal of contaminated waste. Risk level may increase depending on the essential job duties of the role.

Education

Required – Bachelor’s degree in Athletic Training.

Preferred – Master’s degree in Athletic Training.

Work Experience

Required – None.

Certifications

Required – Current Athletic Trainer License in state of practice; Basic Life Support (BLS) from the American Heart Association.

Preferred – Athletic Training Board Certification of BOC.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Must have computer skills and dexterity required for data entry and retrieval of patient information. Must be proficient with Windows‑style applications and keyboard.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills and the ability to present information clearly and professionally to varying levels of individuals throughout the patient care process.
• Must be able to tolerate temperature of 100 degrees or more for three hours during outdoor events.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The employer is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status. Ochsner is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any legally protected class, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.