Athletic Trainer PRN

Parkridge Health System; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

Paid time off

401(k) with matching

Education support

Wellbeing support services

Job summary

Parkridge Health System is seeking a Certified Athletic Trainer to provide sports medicine services, including event coverage, injury evaluation, and rehabilitation in Chattanooga, Tennessee. This role requires a Bachelor's degree, certification, and compliance with professional standards.

The ideal candidate will be responsible for delivering high-quality sports medicine services, working closely with athletes and coaches, and ensuring comprehensive administrative support. Benefits include healthcare coverage, wellness support, and educational assistance.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year of experience.
• BLS certification required.
• Compliance with NATA standards and applicable laws.

Responsibilities

• Provide coverage of athletic events.
• Evaluate, treat, and monitor sports-related injuries.
• Design rehabilitation and training programs for athletes.
• Participate in administrative and educational programs.

Skills

Expert knowledge of sports-related injuries and their management

Exceptional interpersonal skills

Problem solving skills

Detail-oriented and analytical

Effective communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree preferred

Licensed in the State of Tennessee

Certified by the National Athletic Trainers Association

Graduate of an accredited athletic training program

Job description

Certified Athletic Trainer (ATC) is responsible for providing sports medicine services to schools and programs that contract with the facility, including event coverage, injury evaluation, treatment, and rehabilitation, while ensuring professional compliance and administrative duties.

Responsibilities

• Participate in the delivery of sports medicine services through outreach programs.
• Provide coverage of athletic events and deliver sports medicine services.
• Demonstrate compliance with professional responsibilities to ensure high standards.
• Perform, complete and participate in administrative and educational programs and assignments.
• Provide services through a physician/trainer/therapist team in a clinical setting.
• Make appropriate referrals for sports injury related care.
• Work with coaches, athletes, and medical professionals to evaluate, treat and monitor sports-related injuries and discuss treatment goals.
• Design rehabilitation, return-to-play, and training programs for athletes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s preferred.
• Licensed in the State of Tennessee.
• Certified by the National Athletic Trainers Association.
• Graduate of an accredited athletic training program.
• BLS certification.Compliance with NATA standards, role delineation, and applicable laws.
• Expert knowledge of sports-related injuries and their management.
• Problem solving skills.
• Detail-oriented, analytical, and attentive.
• Exceptional interpersonal, communication and decision-making ability.
• Minimum of 1 year of experience.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health, and telemedicine services.
• Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services.
• Paid time off, paid family leave, short- and long-term disability coverage, and leaves of absence.
• 401(k) plan with 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service); Employee Stock Purchase Plan; flexible spending accounts; retirement readiness tools; financial wellbeing counseling.
• Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships, and partnership with Galen College of Nursing.
• Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection, and consumer discounts.

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.