Athletic Trainer (Part Time) 24hrs/week

Tufts Medicine; Lowell (MA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salaries

Medical, dental, vision insurance

403(b) retirement plan with company match

Generous earned time benefits

Tuition reimbursement

Free on-campus parking

Job summary

A leading integrated health system is seeking an Athletic Trainer to provide medical and rehabilitative care in various settings, including high schools. Candidates should have a Bachelor’s degree in Athletic Training and must be eligible for licensing within six months. Responsibilities include performing evaluations, coordinating treatment, and providing health education. The role emphasizes community engagement and supports local health programs. Competitive salaries and great benefits start on day one.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in Athletic Training or related field.
• Must have or be eligible for an Athletic Training license within 6 months.
• Experience with preventative and emergency care techniques.

Responsibilities

• Provide medical and rehabilitative care to patients.
• Perform initial evaluations and coordinate treatment plans.
• Assist with health education and maintenance services.

Skills

Preventative care

Rehabilitative care

Emergency care

Health education

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Athletic Training or related field

Tools

Athletic Training license

Job description

**Location: Local area high school****Hours: 24 hours - days/evenings and weekends as needed*** Competitive salaries* Medical, dental, vision insurance that start on day one* 403(b) retirement plan with company match* Generous earned time benefits* Tuition reimbursement* Clinical mobility tracks* Free on-campus parkingThis position provides, within the legal limitations, medical and rehabilitative care to patients. This position is educated in preventative, rehabilitative and emergency care to assist patients achieve optimal functioning using various therapeutic exercises, activities, modalities, and skills. Performs initial evaluations, coordinates treatment plans and monitors progress, refers patient as necessary to appropriate sources for care. This position will comply with the policy and procedures of the department, organization, and JCAHO requirements. This position may work with high school students at their training facilities or on the field and will follow all applicable school policies.1. Bachelor’s degree in Athletic Training or related field.3. Athletic Training license or must be eligible to become licensed within 6 months of hire.**Duties and Responsibilities** The duties and responsibilities listed below are intended to describe the general nature of work and are not intended to be an all-inclusive list. Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned.6. Provides health education and health maintenance services.9. Assists with a variety of non-essential & non-clinical tasks to support the quality of care within the Department.**About Melrose/Wakefield Hospital**Melrose/Wakefield Hospital and Lawrence Memorial Hospital of Medford are two campuses with one community in mind: the people of north suburban Boston. Melrose/Wakefield Hospital and Lawrence Memorial Hospital are distinguished by the range of high-quality clinical care and services. Our teams welcome everyone with hospitality and humanity. We focus on reducing health disparities through 40+ local health programs across a system of hospitals, urgent care locations, outpatient services, and community physicians.Core to our values, Melrose/Wakefield Hospital’s commitment to community is demonstrated by our many local health programs throughout our service area and participation in partnerships with community agencies and events, and education programs in more than 10 communities to support the wellness and health of our residents.10. If assigned to work with high school students the following may apply: Develop plans for providing athletic training coverage at all interscholastic athletic events identified in the athletic training contract; Establish and maintain a budget for athletic training supplies/equipment; Develop comprehensive venue and condition specific emergency action plans; Establish a working relationship with a designated team physician, community physicians, and school nursing staff; Comply with all policies regarding health care delivery as indicated by the school systems regulations and outlined in the school’s athletic training program policies and procedures manual where applicable; Complete annual concussion training per state requirements.Tufts Medicine is a leading integrated health system bringing together the best of academic and community health care to deliver exceptional, connected and accessible care experiences to consumers across Massachusetts. Comprised of Tufts Medical Center, Lowell General Hospital, MelroseWakefield Healthcare, an expansive home care network and a large clinically integrated physician network, Tufts Medicine has more than 15,000 dedicated employees and caregivers. The health system came together in 2014 to leverage the experience of its member organizations and integrate their missions to together transform the ways that consumers engage with and experience their care.