Certified Athletic Trainer w/First Assist Credentials - ASC and Clinic

Georgia Bone & Joint; Newnan (GA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading orthopedic medical care provider in Georgia is seeking a certified athletic trainer (ATC) to join their team. The role involves traveling between offices, assisting in surgeries, and educating patients on safe practices post-surgery. The ideal candidate should possess strong communication skills and a bachelor's degree in athletic training.

Benefits

401(k) with company match

Generous Paid Time Off

Continuing education annual allowance

Paid days off for continuing education courses

Full benefits offered, including Health, dental, vision, life, disability

Qualifications

• State licensure in Georgia required.
• M-F with occasional weekend coverage.

Responsibilities

• Teach safe utilization of post operative braces and assistive devices.
• Assist with properly fitting of DME after surgery.
• Work as First Assist w/Surgeon.

Skills

Communication

Problem Solving

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in athletic training

Job description

We are looking for an ATC that will travel between our offices as well as assist in surgery.

Georgia Bone & Joint is a leader in orthopedic medical care with growing practices in Coweta and Fayette Counties. Our Newnan facility also has on-site MRI, Physical Therapy and Ambulatory Surgery Center. We are seeking a certified athletic trainer (ATC) to join our team.

Duties will include:

• Teach safe utilization of post operative braces and assistive devices to ensure patient safety and prevent falls.
• Teach patients and family safe transfer techniques and ambulation to prepare them for discharge home.
• Help educate and screen surgical candidates to ensure successful and safe post-operative experience.
• Provide prehab of patients to prepare them for surgery as needed.
• Assist with properly fitting of DME after surgery.
• Work as First Assist w/Surgeon

Expectations:

• Motivation to learn and grow in a dynamic environment
• Positive, caring, and compassionate interactions with both patients and colleagues
• Excellent interpersonal communication and problem-solving skills.

• Collaboration with physicians, PA's, Nurses, physical therapists, and other allied health-care professional providers.
• Understanding of first aid, skilled hands-on treatments, manual therapy, and rehabilitation techniques

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in athletic training from credentialed institution required
• State licensure in Georgia

• M-F with occasional weekend coverage.

Benefits

• Competitive salary based on experience
• 401(k) with company match
• Generous Paid Time Off, including Holiday pay
• $1,000 Continuing education annual allowance
• Paid days off for continuing education courses
• MedBridge subscription, including continuing education access
• Full benefits offered, including Health, dental, vision, life, disability

Equal Employment Opportunity & Work Force Diversity

Our organization is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on race, color, creed, sex, religion, marital status, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, parental status, sexual orientation, veteran status, genetic testing results or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state or local laws. This practice relates to all personnel matters such as compensation, benefits, training, promotions, transfers, layoffs, etc. Furthermore, our organization is committed to going beyond the legal requirements of equal employment opportunity to take positive actions which ensure diversity in the workplace and result in a multi-cultural organization.

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