Lead, Certified Athletic Trainer

St. Joseph’s/Candler Health System; Savannah (GA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Joseph’s/Candler Health System in Savannah, GA seeks a Lead Certified Athletic Trainer to oversee sports medicine coverage at high schools, colleges, universities, club sport teams, and events. You will evaluate, advise and treat athletes to support recovery and injury prevention.

Requirements include a Bachelor's degree, BOC certification, GA license or eligibility, and BLS; 3-5 years preferred; travel with teams and ability to work independently.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in athletic training required.
• 3-5 years of experience preferred.
• Must be able to travel with athletic teams to events.
• Georgia licensure or eligibility through GA Secretary of State.

Responsibilities

• Instruct coaches, athletes and parents in injury prevention and safety.
• Evaluate athletes' readiness to play and provide participation clearances when applicable.
• Document progress of recovering athletes and assist with coding and billing.
• Collaborate with physicians to develop rehabilitation programs for athletes.
• Identify and participate in process improvements to enhance workflow and work environment.

Education

Bachelor's Degree - Required

Job description

The Lead, Certified Athletic Trainer will oversee the delivery of sports medicine coverage, services and injury care at assigned high schools, colleges, universities, club sport teams, organization and/or special events. Evaluates,advises and treat individuals to assist with recovery from or avoid athletic related injuries.

Education

Bachlelor's Degree - Required

Experience

3-5 Years - Preferred

Must be able to travel with athletic teams to be available at sporting events. Must be able to work independently and be self directed.

License & Certification

Board of Certification for the Athletic Trainer (BOC)- Required

Must be Georgia Licensed or eligible through GA Secretary of State

Basic Life Support (BLS) - Required

Core Job Functions

• Instruct coaches, athletes and parents in the car and prevention of athletic injuries. Advise athletes on the proper use of equipment.
• Evaluate athletes' readiness to play and provide participation clearances when applicable. Apply protective or injury preventive devices as warranted.
• Assess and report the progress of recovering athletes to coaches or physicians. Complete timely documentation to support skilled services delivered and billing. Conducts initial assessment of injury to provide emergency or continued are. Effectively handle urgent/emergency situations while maintaining quality of service.
• Collaborate with physicians to develop and implement comprehensive rehabilitation program for athlete. Assess and report the progress of recovering athletes to coaches or physicians. Submit to the therapist appropriate written reports of the patient's progress.
• Identify and participate in process improvement initiative that enhance work flow and improve the work environment.