Certified Athletic Trainer

Wellstar Health System; LaGrange (GA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Wellstar Health System is looking for an Athletic Trainer in LaGrange, Georgia. The role involves providing athletic training services and educating athletes and coaches on injury prevention. Candidates should have a Bachelor's Degree in Athletic Training and relevant certifications.

You will evaluate injuries, manage schedules for sports events, and promote safety within the community. This position requires strong communication skills and the ability to work independently and prioritize effectively.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience in outreach setting preferred.
• All certifications required upon hire.
• Ability to provide athletic training services as assigned.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate athletic injuries to high school/college athletes.
• Educate athletes and coaches about injury prevention.
• Provide athletic training coverage for assigned school(s).

Skills

Ability to follow and interpret policies

Athletic training services

Communication skills

Time management

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Athletic Training

Job description

How would you like to work in a place where your contributions and ideas are valued? A place where you can serve with compassion, pursue excellence and honor every voice? At Wellstar, our mission is simple, yet powerful: to enhance the health and well‑being of every person we serve. We are proud to have become a shining example of what’s possible when the brightest professionals dedicate themselves to making a difference in the healthcare industry, and in people’s lives.

Job Summary

The position works under the supervision of the Sports Medicine Physician and the Head Athletic Trainer, and reports to the Director, Rehab Services. Provides athletic training services to student‑athletes at designated athletic programs (colleges or high schools) and in accordance with the Georgia Practice Act. Demonstrates initiative, resourcefulness, and problem‑solving skills in applying a detailed knowledge of the responsibilities, functions and structure of the department and of the larger institution. Works independently in organizing and prioritizing work, ensuring procedures, systems and orderly and timely flow of work through the office with the Athletic Director. Works independently in organizing and prioritizing sports medicine services at designated school(s). Makes decisions within prescribed limits of authority, in the absence of the Director, Rehab Services.

Core Responsibilities And Essential Functions

• Provides evaluation of athletic injuries to high school & or college athletes, preventive and supportive taping of athletes and instructs taping techniques.
• Educates athletes, coaches, and parents about preventing injuries and appropriate treatment for injuries and illnesses.
• Coordinates scheduling for radiologic studies, patient clinic appointments, lectures to outside groups (Georgia Athletic Trainers, HOSA Classes) and visits to local athletic directors and/or coaches.
• Provides athletic training coverage for assigned school(s) with schedule to be determined.

FIRST IMPRESSION

• Smiles and makes eye contact with patients and customers using AIDET.
• Conveys enthusiasm and sincerity through positive verbal communication, facial expression, and body language.
• Presents a professional appearance through adherence to dress code and personal hygiene.

COURTESY

• Always addresses patient by their name and is warm and friendly.
• Refrains from loud laughing and inappropriate conversation.
• Provides proper identification in personal and telephone communication.

PROMPTNESS

• Attends to patient and customer needs in a timely manner as prescribed by department policy.
• Demonstrates time management skills and seeks to improve timely service.
• Provides services to patients and customers on time apologizing for any delays, provides appropriate explanation and seeks to re‑establish new expectations with customer.
• Answers telephone within three rings in a courteous manner as prescribed by department policy.

RESPECT FOR DIGNITY

• Explains procedures to patients/family/S.O. in easy to understand terms.
• Respects the patients right to privacy by only discussing clinically relevant information in appropriate surrounding. (Patients Bill of Rights).
• Shares information, work knowledge, and/or experience with co‑workers, physicians, and students in a non‑threatening manner.

ATTENTION TO INDIVIDUAL NEEDS

• Recognizes and responds to patient needs and honors commitment made to others.
• Shares responsibilities, offers assistance to co‑workers, and promptly responds to requests.
• Sensitive to, but not limited to age, cultural, religious, sexual, racial, gender diversity.
• Seeks to make every patient and customer feel welcome and important.
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Complies with all Wellstar Health System policies, standards of work, and code of conduct.

Required Minimum Education

• Bachelor's Degree Athletic Training or similar degree from an accredited college Required

Required Minimum License(s) And Certification(s)

All certifications are required upon hire unless otherwise stated.

• Athletic Trainer or Certified Athletic Trainer
• Basic Life Support or BLS - Instructor-Preferred

Required Minimum Experience

• Minimum 2 years experience in outreach setting Preferred

Required Minimum Skills

• Ability to follow and interpret departmental and organizational policies and procedures.
• Provide athletic training services for practices and athletic contests as assigned.
• Act as a liaison between department Athletic Director, team physicians, student‑athletes, coaches, athletic directors, fellow athletic trainers, and parents.
• Maintain injury/treatment log for student‑athletes and submit periodic reports to Director as scheduled.
• Development and oversight of student athletic trainers.
• Attend any in‑service activities/monthly meetings offered through assigned WellStar hospital.
• Secure, stock, and maintain a clean and organized Athletic Training Room.
• Maintain inventory of supplies.
• Promote athletic and sports safety in the community and assist Medical Director/Head Athletic Trainer with implementation of all aspects of program.
• Participates in professional development activities and maintains licensure and other professional affiliations.
• Plan and implement Physicals for student athletes in conjunction with assigned schools, hospital, and physicians as determined by WellStar facility.

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