PRN Athletic Trainer Certified (ATC)-KORT-Louisville, KY-Outreach
Kentucky Orthopedic Rehab Team•Jeffersontown, KY
About The Position
A Certified Athletic Trainer participates in the Athletic Training Services program. The role coordinates medical coverage for athletic events and practices at contracted schools or professional teams, coordinates athletes’ access to healthcare at contract locations, and designs and implements therapeutic rehabilitation programs for injured athletes. Work is performed on an as-needed basis, with compensation of $30.00 per hour.
Requirements
- Bachelor of Science degree required.
- BOC certification.
- National Athletic Trainers Association (NATA) certification.
- Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification.
- Applicable state license.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement therapeutic programs to rehabilitate injured athletes.
- Determine and administer appropriate athletic training techniques before and during games and practices to reduce injury risk, including taping, wrapping, bracing, hydration guidance, and minor wound care.
- Perform and interpret selected measurements, including isokinetic testing, range of motion, gross strength of muscle groups, body-part length and girth, and vital signs.
- Evaluate the effectiveness of athletic training and rehabilitation techniques, and document changes based on athlete response within the specified plan of care.
- Work with physical therapists and area physicians to treat athletes and maintain communication to support optimal care.
- Manage emergency incidents prudently and coordinate EMS and acute-care procedures, including Basic Life Support, to reduce the impact of an injury on an athlete’s function.
