US - Athletic Trainer Certified

Shriners Hospitals for Children • Spokane, WA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Shriners Children’s is seeking a PRN Certified Athletic Trainer (CATC) to join their team in Spokane. The CATC will be responsible for providing on-site assessment and management of both acute and chronic injuries for athletes at assigned facilities. This role involves providing immediate treatment, making appropriate referrals to outside providers, and potentially conducting rehabilitation and reconditioning. The CATC may also develop training programs and educate athletes on injury prevention, conditioning, and treatment. This position serves as a liaison between student athletes, their families, physicians, school districts, and other relevant personnel. The CATC will track injury, treatment, and medication profiles, provide reports to Shriners Children's (SHC) and school athletic directors/coaches, and communicate with other ATCs and sports personnel regarding serious injuries, including concussions. Collaboration with the SHC rehabilitation therapy team is essential for continuity of care. Additionally, the CATC will supervise student athletic trainers and mentor less experienced ATs.

Requirements

• Degree in Athletic Training, Bachelor’s or Master’s
• Current Board of Certification (BOC) or applicable state credential
• WA State AT Licensure
• Current First Aid CPR/AED Certification required (BLS)

Nice To Haves

• Three years athletic training experience
• Additional relevant certification (CSCS, CNS, LMT, etc.)
• BLS instructor certification

Responsibilities

• Provide athletic training services in schools or other non-clinical settings as indicated by contract.
• Serve as onsite Athletic Trainer for a variety of sports offered by schools.
• Provide sports athletic training medical care to athletes, including evaluations & diagnosis, acute care, treatment, rehabilitation sessions as needed, in accordance with Athletic Training scope.
• Participate and attend scheduled practices and/or games as specified in site, fee for service, or community benefit agreement(s).
• Implement specific treatment programs for various sports related injuries in accordance with various state licensing laws.
• Serve as liaison between student athletes and other constituents such as family physicians and specialists, school districts, or other personnel as appropriate.
• Track and develop athletes’ injury, treatment and medication profiles.
• Provide timely reports to SHC and school athletic director/coaches as requested to assist with program development.
• Communicate on a regular basis with other ATCs and sports personnel (i.e. coaches, team managers, Athletic Directors) on any athletes involved in serious injury treatment, including ailments such as concussions.
• Coordinate with the SC rehabilitation therapy team to ensure continuity of post injury therapy treatment for athletes, whether located in school facility or clinical setting.
• Provide supervision for student athletic trainers from approved athletic trainer programs.
• Provide mentorship of identified less experienced ATs including onboarding and training as needed.

Benefits

• Named as the 2025 best mid-sized employer by Forbes
• Engaged in providing excellence in patient care, embracing multi-disciplinary education, and research with global impact.
• Foster a learning environment that values evidenced based practice, experience, innovation, and critical thinking.
• Compassion, integrity, accountability, and resilience define us as leaders in pediatric specialty care for our children and their families.
• Provide excellent care to children up to age 18 regardless of their family’s ability to pay or insurance status.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level