Trainer-Athletic Certified

Baptist Memorial Health Care; Meridian (MS); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Memorial Health Care seeks an Athletic Trainer to provide coverage for assigned schools and events, following NATABOC and NATA standards and ethics to deliver high‑quality care.

The role encompasses prevention, recognition, evaluation, immediate care, treatment and rehabilitation, plus professional development and administration of care within clinical settings, under supervision and with a commitment to patient wellbeing and ethical practice.

Qualifications

• ATC certification and BLS within 14 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Prevents athletic injuries
• Recognizes, Evaluates, and Assesses Athletic Injuries
• Provides Immediate Care
• Provides treatment, rehabilitation, and reconditioning
• Establishes effective systems of healthcare administration
• Takes personal responsibility for professional development.
• Completes assigned goal

Skills

Basic Skills

Job description

Overview

Job Summary

Responsible for the six performance domains of the athletic trainer as established by the NATABOC: 1)Prevention of athletic injuries 2)Recognition, evaluation, assessment 3) Immediate care 4)treatment, rehabilitation, and reconditioning 5)Organization and administration 6)Professional development and responsibility in the provision of athletic training coverage to assigned schools, events and organizations. Assists in carrying out predetermined patient related activities in the clinical setting under the direct supervision of the Physical Therapist. Adheres to the NATA Code of Ethics. Skilled and proficient in applying technical principles, concepts, and techniques, which are central to the profession of Athletic Training. Provides a caring relationship that facilitates health, and healing. Performs other duties as assigned.

Job Responsibilities

• Prevents athletic injuries
• Recognizes, Evaluates, and Assesses Athletic Injuries
• Provides Immediate Care
• Provides treatment, rehabilitation, and reconditioning
• Establishes effective systems of healthcare administration
• Takes personal responsibility for professional development.
• Completes assigned goal

Purpose of Position and Scope of Responsibility Principal Accountabilities/Responsibilities Minimum Qualifications

Minimum Required

Basic Skills.

Minimum Licensure, Registration, Certification

ATC;BLS CERTIFICATION WITHIN 14 DAYS OF HIRE