Athletic Trainer: On-Site Rehab & Injury Prevention

Advocate Health; Rome (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Advocate Health in Rome, GA is seeking an Athletic Trainer to provide on-site medical support for local high school and college athletes, YMCA, and recreation departments. You will assess injuries, implement rehabilitation protocols, and coordinate referrals to specialists as needed.

Education and licensure include a high school diploma and NATA-BOC certification; eligibility to practice as an Athletic Trainer is required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED from an accredited institute required.
• Completion of an accredited curriculum established by the NATA Board of Certification required.
• Licensed as an Athletic Trainer NATA Board of Certification/applicable state Athletic Trainers Associations

Responsibilities

• Provide on-site medical support for local high school and college athletes, YMCA, and recreation departments.
• Refer individuals to appropriate specialists or General Practitioner when necessary.
• Educate patients on injury prevention, anatomy, body mechanics, and rehabilitation.
• Progress athletes through rehabilitation protocols and return them to pre-injury state.

Skills

Athletic Training knowledge

Education

High school diploma

NATA BOC accreditation curriculum

Job description

Advocate Health in Rome, GA is seeking an Athletic Trainer to provide on-site medical support for local high school and college athletes, YMCA, and recreation departments. You will assess injuries, implement rehabilitation protocols, and coordinate referrals to specialists as needed.

Education and licensure include a high school diploma and NATA-BOC certification; eligibility to practice as an Athletic Trainer is required.