Athletic Trainer: Injury Prevention, Rehab & Care Pro

Baptist Memorial Health Care Corporation; Meridian (MS); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist in Meridian, Mississippi seeks an athletic trainer to provide coverage for schools and events, ensuring injury prevention and comprehensive care.

Responsibilities include prevention, recognition, immediate care, treatment, rehabilitation, and healthcare administration, with professional development and ethical standards in mind. Requires ATC certification and BLS within 14 days of hire.

Qualifications

• ATC certification is required.
• BLS certification within 14 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Prevent athletic injuries
• Recognize, Evaluate, and Assess Athletic Injuries
• Provide Immediate Care
• Provide treatment, rehabilitation, and reconditioning
• Establishs effective systems of healthcare administration
• Takes personal responsibility for professional development
• Completes assigned goal

Skills

ATC certification

BLS certification

Job description

Responsible for the six performance domains of the athletic trainer as established by the NATABOC: 1)Prevention of athletic injuries 2)Recognition, evaluation, assessment 3) Immediate care 4)treatment, rehabilitation, and reconditioning 5)Organization and administration 6)Professional development and responsibility in the provision of athletic training coverage to assigned schools, events and organizations. Assists in carrying out predetermined patient related activities in the clinical setting under the direct supervision of the Physical Therapist. Adheres to the NATA Code of Ethics. Skilled and proficient in applying technical principles, concepts, and techniques, which are central to the profession of Athletic Training. Provides a caring relationship that facilitates health, and healing. Performs other duties as assigned.

Job Responsibilities

• Prevents athletic injuries

• Recognizes, Evaluates, and Assesses Athletic Injuries

• Provides Immediate Care • Provides treatment, rehabilitation, and reconditioning

• Establishes effective systems of healthcare administration

• Takes personal responsibility for professional development.

• Completes assigned goal

Purpose of Position and Scope of Responsibility Principal Accountabilities/Responsibilities Minimum Qualifications

Special Skills

Basic Skills.

ATC;BLS CERTIFICATION WITHIN 14 DAYS OF HIRE

Desired Qualifications

Desired Education

Desired Experience

Desired Licensure, Registration, Certification