Athletic Trainer - Outreach Liaison - FT - Days - MSS

Memorial Hospital West; United States; On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Memorial Healthcare System seeks an athletic training leader to oversee professional team care and community outreach through the Memorial Sports Medicine Division. You will collaborate with team physicians, strength & conditioning staff, and local athletes to keep players healthy during training and competition.

The role also covers off-season community training services and requires strong assessment skills, meticulous record keeping, and daily operations management within a busy sports

Qualifications

• Bachelor's in Athletic Training required.
• Athletic Trainer license in Florida required.
• BLS certification (American Heart Association) required.
• BOC certification required.
• Master's degree preferred.
• Dry Needling certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide athletic training oversight for a professional team and support community outreach within Memorial Sports Medicine Division.
• Collaborate with team physicians, strength and conditioning coaches, and local athletes to maintain health during training and competition.
• Establish hours of operation for the athletic training facility and maintain thorough medical records and documentation.

Skills

Team collaboration

Effective communication

Documentation

Injury assessment

Athletic training knowledge

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's in Athletic Training

Florida Athletic Trainer License

BLS Certification

BOC Certification

Master's degree (preferred)

Dry Needling certification (preferred)

Job description

Summary:

Responsible for providing athletic training oversight for a professional athletics team and support community outreach efforts for the Memorial Sports Medicine Division. Collaborates with team medical professionals, strength and conditioning coaches, and local athletes within the community to ensure their good health and wellness during all facets of training and competition. During the professional team's off-season, this position is responsible for training services within the community associated with the Memorial Sports Medicine Center.

Responsibilities:

Applied Knowledge: Athletic trainers must have knowledge about a large range of medical problems. Assessment and evaluation skills and working with other healthcare professionals will be needed.Attention to Detail: should be thorough and detailed with injury tracking and documentation. Maintain adequate medical records on all injuries and rehabilitation procedures.Complete Memorial Healthcare System policies training to include: Blood Borne Pathogens Exposure Control Plan training, HIPPA, and comply with the regulations therein.Establish a working relationship with a designated team physician, community physicians, school nurses, athletic directors, and coaches.Establish daily hours of operation for the athletic training facility and maintain a clean and sterile environment for medical use. Develop comprehensive venue and condition specific emergency action plans that should be rehearsed annually.Interpersonal Skills: Ability to communicate effectively in high stress/pressure situation when talking to patients, medical professionals, staff and families.

Competencies:

ACCOUNTABILITY, ANALYSIS AND DECISION MAKING, CUSTOMER SERVICE, DEVELOPS RELATIONSHIPS, DOCUMENTATION, EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION, EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE, HEALTH INFO MANAGEMENT, ORGANIZATION SKILLS, PATIENT ASSESSMENT AND CARE, PROBLEM SOLVING, RESPONDING TO CHANGE, STANDARDS OF BEHAVIOR, TEAM WORK, THERAPEUTIC EXERCISE/ACTIVITIES

Education and Certification Requirements:

Bachelors: Athletic Training Program (Required)Athletic Trainer License (AL LICENSE) - State of Florida (FL), BLS American Heart E-Card (BLS AHA ECARD) - American Heart Association (AMERICAN HEART), BLS Cert American Heart_non ecard (BLS AHA) - American Heart Association (AMERICAN HEART), Board of Athletic Trainer Certification (BOC-ATHL TRAIN) - Board of Athletic Trainer Certification (BOC-ATHL TRAIN), CPR Cert American Heart (CPR AHA) - American Heart Association (AMERICAN HEART)

Additional Job Information:

Complexity of Work: This role requires critical thinking skills, effective communication, decisive judgment, and the ability to build and foster positive relationships in high pressure situations. The incumbent must be able to lead others and take appropriate action when required.

Required Work Experience:

Minimum of one (1) year of specialized sports experience and a minimum of five (5) years of experience as a Certified Athletic Trainer.

Other Information:

Additional Licensure/Certification: World Rugby ICRII certification may be required based on contract.Master's Degree and Dry Needling Certification preferred.

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements:

• Bending and Stooping = 20%
• Keyboard Entry = 20%
• Lifting or Carrying > 75 lbs Non-Patient = 20%
• Standing = 40%
• Walking = 20%
• Audible Speech = 20%
• Bio hazardous Waste = 20%
• Computer Monitor = 20%
• Wet or Slippery Surfaces = 20%

Shift:

Primarily for office workers - not eligible for shift differential

Disclaimer:

This job description is not intended, nor should it be construed to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts or working conditions associated with the job. It is intended to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification.

Wages:

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