High School Athletic Trainer — On-Site Sports Medicine

UF Health; Saint Augustine (FL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

UF Health policy on-site care

Travel to area high schools

Job summary

UF Health seeks an Athletic Trainer to support the St. Johns County school district, primarily Ponte Vedra High School, with on-site coverage during practices and events.

The Athletic Trainer works under a supervising physician, delivering prevention, evaluation, treatment and rehabilitation for student athletes and coordinating care with the medical team. Applicants should hold a Florida Athletic Trainer license, BOC certification, and CPR/BLS; a Bachelor's degree is required and a Master's is

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; Master's preferred.
• Florida License as Athletic Trainer.
• Board Certification for the Athletic Trainer.
• BLS or ACLS certification (American Heart Association).
• Less than one year on-field athletic training experience.

Responsibilities

• Provides effective outreach athletic training services to local high schools including practice coverage and athletic event coverage; visits assigned high schools as needed.
• Functions under supervising physician; communicates with medical and rehabilitation team members; seeks physician input on care decisions.
• Implements emergency and immediate care procedures; triage injuries to physicians and coordinate follow-up diagnostics and rehabilitation.
• Documents encounters and maintains electronic injury tracking.
• Communicates with student athletes, families, coaches, athletic directors and administrators.
• Participates in education/training events for coaches and student athletes; engages in community service.
• Pursues professional development and adheres to ethical standards.

Skills

Excellent communication

Customer service

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree preferred

Job description

UF Health seeks an Athletic Trainer to support the St. Johns County school district, primarily Ponte Vedra High School, with on-site coverage during practices and events.

The Athletic Trainer works under a supervising physician, delivering prevention, evaluation, treatment and rehabilitation for student athletes and coordinating care with the medical team. Applicants should hold a Florida Athletic Trainer license, BOC certification, and CPR/BLS; a Bachelor's degree is required and a Master's is