Athletic Trainer- PRN

ochsner; Lafayette (LA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Ochsner Health is seeking a PRN Athletic Trainer for contracted events. The role plans, organizes and conducts athletic trainer programs, maintains injury logs, and collaborates with physicians in the Sports Medicine Institute on prevention, treatment, and rehabilitation.

Education required includes a Bachelor's degree in athletic training; a Master's is preferred. Licensure, BLS, and active credentialing are essential, with BOc certification preferred. Travel between facilities is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in athletic training is required.
• Master's degree in athletic training is preferred.
• Current Athletic Trainer license in state of practice is required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) from the American Heart Association is required.
• BOC certification is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepares prevention, treatment and rehabilitation under physician supervision.
• Performs on-field immediate care for injury and recommends follow up.
• Maintains injury log per contractual agreement and documents per policy.
• Maintains state license and certification.
• Assists in day-to-day operations.
• Adapts communication and care to patient population and privacy requirements.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Computer skills

Travel ability

Flexibility

Education

Bachelor's degree in athletic training

Master's degree in athletic training

Job description

Exceptional care starts with exceptional people. For us, this is more than a job- it's a calling. It's waking up each day, looking for ways to make a difference with a compassionate, inclusive and talented team. Ochsner empowers you to discover your passion, reach your potential, and Pursue Your Purpose. Exceptional care starts with exceptional people and teams. Together we are leading the way.

This job plans, organizes and conducts the athletic trainer program based upon management direction and physician's evaluation and assessment. Maintains injury logs and communicates response to prevention, treatment, and rehabilitation to the advanced practice clinician or physician and participates in the development of clinic and community based rehabilitation and training in conjunction with the physicians in the Sports Medicine Institute. Participates in in-services and continuing education programs on athletic training procedures as well as in clinical education, research, and professional paper writing. PRN Athletic Trainer for Contracted Events

Education

• Required - Bachelor's degree in athletic training.
• Preferred - Master's degree in athletic training.

Work Experience

• Required - None.
• Preferred - Prior expereince as an Athletic Trainer

Certifications

• Required - C urrent Athletic Trainer license in state of practice.
• Required - Basic Life Support (BLS) from the American Heart Association.
• Preferred - Athletic Training Board Certification of Board of Certification (BOC).

Knowledge Skills and Abilities (KSAs)

Proficiency in using computers, software, and web-based applications. Effective verbal and written communication skills and ability to present information clearly and professionally to varying levels of individuals throughout the patient care process. Ability to tolerate temperature of 100 degrees or more for three hours during outdoor events. Ability to travel throughout and between facilities and work a flexible work schedule (e.g. more than 8 hours a day).

Job Duties

• Prepares age and prognosis appropriate prevention, treatment and rehabilitation under the supervision of the physician.
• Performs on-field immediate care for injury, recommending physician or therapy follow up.
• Maintains injury log per contractual agreement and documents per policy and procedure manual.
• Maintains state license and certification.
• Assists in the day-to-day operations.
• Adapts behavior to the specific patient population, including but not limited to respect for privacy, method of introduction to the patient, adapting explanation of services or procedures to be performed, requesting permissions and communication style.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

The above statements describe the general nature and level of work only. They are not an exhaustive list of all required responsibilities, duties, and skills. Other duties may be added, or this description amended at any time.

This employer maintains and complies with its Compliance & Privacy Program and Standards of Conduct, including the immediate reporting of any known or suspected unethical or questionable behaviors or conduct; patient/employee safety, patient privacy, and/or other compliance-related concerns.

The employer is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.

Physical and Environmental Demands

The physical essential functions of this job include (but are not limited to) the following: Frequently exerting 10 to 20 pounds of force to move objects; occasionally exerting up to 100 pounds of force. Physical demand requirements are in excess of those for sedentary work. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The incumbent works in a patient care area; works in an area where patients enter; works directly with patients; and/or works with specimens that could contain communicable diseases. The incumbent has an occupational risk for exposure to all communicable diseases.

Because the incumbent works within a healthcare setting, there may be occupational risk for exposure to hazardous medications or hazardous waste within the environment through receipt, transport, storage, preparation, dispensing, administration, cleaning and/or disposal of contaminated waste. The risk level of exposure may increase depending on the essential job duties of the role.

Please refer to the job description to determine whether the position you are interested in is remote or on-site. Individuals who reside in and will work from the following areas are not eligible for remote work position: Colorado, California, Hawaii, Ill