Licensed Athletic Trainer

Encore Rehabilitation Services; Gulfport (MS); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Encore Rehabilitation Services in Gulfport, Mississippi is looking for a Licensed Athletic Trainer responsible for providing care during athletic events. You will work directly with team physicians, maintain records, and communicate athlete status with coaches.

The role includes treatment, assessment, and transportation of patients as part of a healthcare team. Key qualifications include graduation from an accredited program and certification through NATA/BOC. This position supports athletes' rehabilitation and wellness.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an approved college or university.
• Certifications through the National Athletic Trainers Association and Board of Certification.
• Licensure in Alabama as a trained athletic trainer.

Responsibilities

• Attend and cover assigned athletic events.
• Render treatment as outlined by physicians for injured athletes.
• Maintain communication with coaching staff regarding injured players.

Skills

Athletic training

Injury assessment

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Graduation from approved college/university

NATA/BOC Certified

Licensed through Alabama Board

Job description

Licensed Athletic Trainer

The L/ATC shall be responsible for attending all sports activities as assigned by Sports Medicine Coordinator, assisting team physicians as directed, maintaining written records on all athletes, and consulting with team physicians and coaches regarding injured athlete's status.

Summary

1. Responsible for coverage of assigned athletic events.
2. Responsible for rendering treatment as outlined by physician for injured athletes.
3. Responsible for assessment of injured athletes and proper referral to physician.
4. Responsible for communication with team coaches.

Qualifications

1. Graduation from approved college/university.
2. Eligible/Certified through National Athletic Trainers Association/BOC.
3. Eligible/Licensed through Alabama Board of Athletic Trainers.

Physical Demands

Stands, turns, bends, lifts, climbs, and uses a great majority of physical motion in performing day to day activities of work. Must be able to stand for extended periods of time and do a great deal of walking without experiencing extreme fatigue. Lifting and carrying equipment, supplies, and materials up to 50 lbs. without help; over 50 lbs. with help of mechanical devices or other personnel. Operation of electrical equipment and category I exposure to infectious materials, visual acuity to perceive reactions to injury and/or treatment.

Responsibilities

1. Contribute to positive work demands and the overall team effort of the Sports Medicine team.
2. Abide by ethics and standards established by the NATA.
3. Attend athletic events as assigned, assisting team physician when in attendance.
4. Maintain communication with coaching staff regarding status of injured players and schedule changes.
5. Record progress on injured athletes on established forms.
6. Refer athletic injuries to physician for diagnosis and treatment referral.
7. Perform treatments as ordered by physician.
8. Maintain proper equipment and supplies pertinent for coverage of athletic events.
9. Maintain proper attitude of encouragement toward all athletes/staff.
10. Attend/participate in department/clinic in-services.
11. Submit in writing to Sports Medicine Coordinator a record of incident or accident with self, patient/athlete or other employee as soon as it occurs.

Patient/Athlete Care

1. Participates as a member of the health care team.
2. Transports patients, maintains records, equipment and supplies as indicated.
3. Observes and records patient condition, reactions and responses. Report appropriate information to physician/clinical director.
4. Accepts responsibility for the patient's personal care and environment throughout treatment.
5. Follows established procedures and safety precautions in the use of heat, cold, light, water, sound, electricity and massage.
6. Carries out physician prescribed rehabilitation protocols.
7. Carries out treatment utilizing any rehabilitation equipment for which he/she has received adequate instruction in its use and has demonstrated adequate understanding and competency.
8. Cares for braces, prostheses, bandages and other assistive devices.
9. Acts as an assistant to the team physician when appropriate during assessment, stabilization and transport of injured athlete.

Support Duties

1. Informs immediate supervisor of pertinent information relative to Sports Medicine.
2. Complies with procedures for maintenance of supplies and equipment.
3. Performs duties as assigned by Sports Medicine Coordinator and/or Clinical Director.
4. Participates in appropriate conference and in-service programs for purpose of Continuing Education.

The above duties are the normal functions necessary to perform identified. This job description shall not be construed to be a detailed description of all work requirements of this position.

SUPERVISOR: Sports Medicine Coordinator and Clinical Director.