ATHLETIC TRAINER - PT SPORTS MED

St.-Bernards-Healthcare; Jonesboro (AR); Vor Ort; USD 42.000 - 62.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

St. Bernards-Healthcare in Arkansas is seeking an Athletic Trainer to oversee the care of injuries for physically active individuals under the direction of a licensed physician. The role includes emergency response, injury prevention programs, and providing protective devices as needed.

The candidate must hold an Arkansas license to practice athletic training and CPR certification, and demonstrate sound clinical judgment, problem-solving ability, and clear written and verbal communication.

Qualifikationen

• Must be licensed in the State of Arkansas to practice Athletic Training.
• CPR certified.
• Sound clinical skills and demonstrated good judgment.
• Ability to problem-solve and plan effectively.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Basic computer skills.

Aufgaben

• Oversee the management and provision of care for injuries to physically active individuals under the direction of a licensed physician.
• Provide emergency care when needed and develop injury prevention programs.
• Offer appropriate protective devices and perform assessments, management, and referrals within the AT scope.

Kenntnisse

Clinical skills

Problem solving

Communication skills

Computer literacy

Ausbildung

Arkansas licensed Athletic Trainer

Jobbeschreibung

Minimum Age Requirement: 18 years of age or older

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Education

Must be licensed in the State of Arkansas to practice Athletic Training. CPR certified.

Experience

Sound clinical skills and demonstrated good judgment. Ability to problem-solve and plan effectively. Effective oral and written communication skills. Basic computer skills.

Physical

This is a safety sensitive position. Please see the St. Bernards Substance Abuse Policy for further information.

Requires physical strength to perform the essential functions of the job. Must be able to work required schedule. Hearing within normal range. Frequent sitting, stooping, standing, walking, bending, pushing/pulling up to 250 pounds, and carrying up to 35 pounds, and lifting up to 100 pounds.

JOB SUMMARY

The Athletic Trainer facilitates the management and provision of care of injuries to a physically active person as defined in the state practice act with the direction of a licensed physician. The term includes the rendering of emergency care, development of injury prevention programs, and providing appropriate preventative devices for the physically active person. The term also includes the assessment, management, treatment, and referral of the physically active person whose conditions are within the professional preparation and education of a certified athletic trainer. The term also includes the use of modalities such as mechanical stimulation, heat, cold, light, air, water, electricity, sound, massage and the use of therapeutic exercises, reconditioning exercises, and fitness programs. Communicates effectively.