Athletic Trainer - Lagrange, GA

Wellstar Health System; Valley (AL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health system is seeking an Athletic Trainer to provide athletic training services to student-athletes. The role involves injury evaluation, education on treatment, and coordination of care, ensuring a positive experience for patients and families. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's degree in Athletic Training and relevant experience, demonstrating strong communication and problem-solving skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years experience in outreach setting preferred.
• Ability to follow and interpret departmental policies.

Responsibilities

• Provides evaluation of athletic injuries to high school/college athletes.
• Educates athletes, coaches, and parents about injury prevention.
• Coordinates scheduling for radiologic studies and patient appointments.

Skills

Communication

Problem Solving

Time Management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Athletic Training

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Facility: Wellstar West Georgia Medical Center

Job Summary

The position works under the supervision of the Sports Medicine Physician and the Head Athletic Trainer, and reports to the Director, Rehab Services. Provides athletic training services to student-athletes at designated athletic programs (colleges or high schools) and in accordance with the Georgia Practice Act. Demonstrates initiative, resourcefulness, and problem-solving skills in applying a detailed knowledge of the responsibilities, functions and structure of the department and of the larger institution. Works independently in organizing and prioritizing work, ensuring procedures, systems and the flow of work are orderly and timely through the office with the Athletic Director. Works independently in organizing and prioritizing sports medicine services at designated school(s). Makes decisions within prescribed limits of authority, in the absence of the Director, Rehab Services.

Core Responsibilities And Essential Functions

ATHLETIC TRAINER ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Provides evaluation of athletic injuries to high school /or college athletes, preventive and supportive taping of athletes, and instructs taping techniques.
• Educates athletes, coaches, and parents about injury prevention and appropriate treatment for injuries and illnesses.
• Coordinates scheduling for radiologic studies, patient clinic appointments, lectures to outside groups (Georgia Athletic Trainers, HOSA Classes), and visits to local athletic directors and/or coaches.
• Provides athletic training coverage for assigned school(s) with schedule to be determined.
• Smiles and makes eye contact with patients and customers using AIDET.
• Conveys enthusiasm and sincerity through positive verbal communication, facial expression, and body language.
• Presents a professional appearance through adherence to dress code and personal hygiene.
• Always addresses patients by their name and is warm and friendly.
• Refrains from loud laughing and inappropriate conversation.
• Provides proper identification in personal and telephone communication.
• Attends to patient and customer needs in a timely manner as prescribed by department policy.
• Demonstrates time management skills and seeks to improve timely service.
• Provides services to patients and customers on time, apologizing for any delays, providing appropriate explanations, and seeking to re-establish new expectations with the customer.
• Answers telephone within three rings in a courteous manner as prescribed by department policy.
• Explains procedures to patients/family/S.O. in easy-to-understand terms.
• Respects the patient's right to privacy by only discussing clinically relevant information in appropriate surroundings (Patients Bill of Rights).
• Shares information, work knowledge, and/or experience with co-workers, physicians, and students in a non-threatening manner.
• Recognizes and responds to patient needs and honors commitments made to others.
• Shares responsibilities, offers assistance to co-workers, and promptly responds to requests.
• Sensitive to, but not limited to age, cultural, religious, sexual, racial, gender diversity.
• Seeks to make every patient and customer feel welcome and important.

Minimum Education

Bachelor's Degree in Athletic Training or a similar degree from an accredited college.

Licenses and Certifications

• Athletic Trainer or Certified Athletic Trainer (required upon hire)
• Basic Life Support (BLS) - Instructor preferred

Experience and Skills

• Minimum 2 years experience in outreach setting (preferred)
• Ability to follow and interpret departmental and organizational policies and procedures.
• Provide athletic training services for practices and contests as assigned.
• Act as a liaison between department Athletic Director, team physicians, student-athletes, coaches, athletic directors, fellow athletic trainers, and parents.
• Maintain injury/treatment logs and submit reports as scheduled.
• Develop and oversee student athletic trainers.
• Attend in-service activities and monthly meetings.
• Secure, stock, and maintain a clean, organized Athletic Training Room.
• Maintain inventory of supplies.
• Promote athletic and sports safety in the community and assist with program implementation.
• Participate in professional development activities and maintain licensure.
• Plan and implement physicals for student athletes in collaboration with schools, hospitals, and physicians.

Additional Details

• Seniority level: Not Applicable
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Other
• Industries: Hospitals and Health Care