Per Diem Athletic Trainer – Flexible Hours

Tufts Medicine; Melrose (MA); On-site; USD 34,440 - 42,705; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free on-campus parking

Job summary

Tufts Medicine is seeking an Athletic Trainer for per diem hours at Melrose/Wakefield Hospital. You will deliver medical and rehabilitative care, perform evaluations, and help implement treatment plans in collaboration with the care team.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in Athletic Training, BOC eligibility, and current BLS and AED certifications, with licensure or eligibility to become licensed within six months. Per diem shifts include days, evenings, and weekends.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Athletic Training or related field.
• BOC Certification or eligibility.
• Athletic Training license or eligible to become licensed within 6 months of hire.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Automated External Defibrillator (AED) certification.

Responsibilities

• Performs initial evaluation of patients, obtaining medical history and performing physical examinations.
• Presents information and confers with attending physicians to determine treatment plan.
• Coordinates elements of treatment plan and monitors patient progress and adherence.
• Ensures that equipment or therapies recommended are obtained or carried out in a timely fashion.
• Provides routine medical care such as minor dressing changes, suture or staple removal for post-operative patients.
• Provides health education and health maintenance services.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Athletic Training or related field

BOC Certification or eligible

Athletic Training license or eligible to become licensed within 6 months of hire

BLS certification

AED certified

Job description

Tufts Medicine is seeking an Athletic Trainer for per diem hours at Melrose/Wakefield Hospital. You will deliver medical and rehabilitative care, perform evaluations, and help implement treatment plans in collaboration with the care team.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in Athletic Training, BOC eligibility, and current BLS and AED certifications, with licensure or eligibility to become licensed within six months. Per diem shifts include days, evenings, and weekends.