Certified Athletic Trainer -Liberty Park MS in Vestavia Hills School System

Baptist-Health; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Health Medical Group is seeking a Certified Athletic Trainer to join the Liberty Park Middle School program in Vestavia Hills. The role covers injury prevention, evaluation, treatment, rehabilitation, and patient education within a team of healthcare professionals.

The position supports a flexible schedule, mentoring for new graduates, and a broad benefits package, including health, retirement, and education benefits starting day one.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in athletic training or a related field.
• Maintains current certification as an Athletic Trainer by the NATA Board of Certification (BOC).
• Maintains current Alabama athletic trainer license with the State Department of Health.
• Maintains current BLS/HealthCare Provider Certification.
• Valid Alabama driver’s license and insurability.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates ability to appropriately treat patients according to professional standards of practice.
• Coordinate patient care with other team members and educate patients and their families.
• Independently makes decisions affecting the health and quality of life of patients.
• Maintains documentation and accurate billing when applicable.
• Provides patient care under the supervision of a Licensed Physical Therapist or Medical Doctor.
• Engages in community programs and education.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in athletic training or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Position Summary

Athletic Trainer, Certified - Liberty Park MS in Vestavia Hills School System

(Flexible/Varying Schedule)

New graduates are welcome, mentoring will be provided.

Job Summary

We are seeking a dedicated and motivated Certified Athletic Trainer to join our growing team. In this role, you will provide injury prevention, evaluation, treatment, rehabilitation, and patient education services while collaborating with healthcare professionals and supporting overall patient wellness. This position offers a flexible work environment with a varying schedule to meet operational and patient care needs.

The ideal candidate is compassionate, adaptable, highly organized, and committed to delivering exceptional patient care and education.

About Baptist Health Medical Group

Baptist Health Medical Group is a physician-led group established on a foundation of compassionate care and clinical excellence. Guided by this commitment to compassion and excellence, our teams of physicians, advanced practice professionals, nurses, clinicians and office staff work together to meet every patient’s total healthcare needs.

As part of Baptist Health’s extensive network of comprehensive healthcare services, Baptist Health Medical Group is committed to providing the community easy access to integrated care. Our expansive range of practices offer close-to-home locations and convenient appointment options.

Providing expert care in over 18 areas of focus — from primary care to specialty institutes — Baptist Health Medical Group includes more than 600 physicians and advanced practice professionals.

Health Offers Great NEW Competitive Pay and Great Benefits Package that Includes:

• Medical, Dental, Vision
• 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Paid Time Off (up to 5 weeks to start)
• Life Insurance
• Extended Leave Plan (ELP)
• Family Care (childcare, elder care, pet care)
• Paid Parental Leave
• Pet Insurance
• Car Insurance
• Educational Benefits including tuition reimbursement & monthly payments to help pay down any graduated school debt

ALL BENEFITS START DAY ONE

A Brief OverviewThe Athletic Trainer will provide prevention, evaluation, education, treatment and rehabilitation of athletic injuries.

Responsibilities

What you will do

• Demonstrates ability to appropriately treat patients according to professional standards of practice
• Interpersonal communication skills include the ability to coordinate patient care with other team members, and educate patients and their families
• Independently makes decisions that will affect the health and quality of life of patients
• Maintains a cheerful atmosphere in which to treat
• Demonstrates caring, honesty, and open communication with all and encourages a smart and a professional appearance in self and in others
• Participates in performance improvement, program development, student supervision, assigned committees, safety and infection control, as required
• Demonstrates an awareness of legal issues, patient rights and compliance with regulatory and accrediting agencies
• Practices efficient use and selection of supplies and equipment
• Ensures complete documentation and accurate billing when applicable
• Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients being served. The individual must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of each patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his or her age-specific needs, and to provide the care needed as described in the unit's/area's/department's policies and procedures
• Responsible for providing patient treatment under the direct supervision of a Licensed Physical Therapist or Medical Doctor in the clinic setting
• Assists with special events outside the clinic
• Participates in the organization and development of educational and community programs
• Maintains reasonably regular, punctual attendance consistent with Orlando Health policies, the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards
• Maintains compliance with all Orlando Health policies and procedures
• May also work as an Athletic Trainer in sports setting or injury prevention education under standing orders from a physician. In this case, there would not be direct supervision by a Physical Therapist, and therefore, physical therapy will not be billed. Athletic training or injury prevention education may or may not be billed. In the non-clinic setting, the Athletic Trainer will report to the department manager, administrator, or medical director
• Works in physician clinic setting and/or physical therapy setting, as needed

Qualifications

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in athletic training or a related field.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office programs (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).
• None Required
• Maintains current certification as an Athletic Trainer by the National Athletic Trainers Association (NATA) Board of Certification (BOC)
• Maintains current license as Athletic Trainer in the State of Alabama, Department of Health
• Maintains current BLS/HealthCare Provider Certification
• Valid Alabama driver’s license and must be insurable under the Orlando Health insurance carrier’s requirements and standards