Athletic Trainer - Per Diem - Flex - Broward & Palm Beach - JDCH

Memorial Healthcare • Hollywood, FL

81d

About The Position

At Memorial, we are dedicated to improving the health, well-being and, most of all, quality of life for the people entrusted to our care. An unwavering commitment to our service vision is what makes the difference. It is the foundation of The Memorial Experience. Athletic Trainers are responsible for providing training services for local schools, community events as needed, and sport specific rehabilitation/reconditioning for injured athletes. Athletic trainers provide service to school age, and adolescent. Athletic Trainers perform job duties within the Sports Medicine Program. These duties include evaluation of injured athletes and assessment of capabilities.

Requirements

• Accredited Program: Athletic Training Program (Required)
• Athletic Trainer License (AL LICENSE) - State of Florida (FL)
• BLS American Heart E-Card (BLS AHA ECARD) - American Heart Association (AMERICAN HEART)
• BLS Cert American Heart_non ecard (BLS AHA) - American Heart Association (AMERICAN HEART)
• Board of Athletic Trainer Certification (BOC-ATHL TRAIN) - Board of Athletic Trainer Certification (BOC-ATHL TRAIN)
• CPR Cert American Heart (CPR AHA) - American Heart Association (AMERICAN HEART)
• Bachelors degree and graduate of an accredited Athletic Training program.

Responsibilities

• Attention to Detail: should be thorough and detailed with injury tracking and documentation.
• Maintain adequate medical records on all injuries and rehabilitation procedures.
• Complete Memorial Healthcare System policies training to include: Blood Borne Pathogens Exposure Control Plan training, HIPPA, and comply with the regulations therein.
• Establish a working relationship with a designated team physician, community physicians, school nurses, athletic directors, and coaches.
• Establish daily hours of operation for the athletic training facility and maintain a clean and sterile environment for medical use.
• Develop comprehensive venue and condition specific emergency action plans that should be rehearsed annually.
• Interpersonal Skills: Ability to communicate effectively in high stress/pressure situation when talking to patients, medical professionals, staff and families.
• Applied Knowledge: Athletic trainers must have knowledge about a large range of medical problems. Assessment and evaluation skills and working with other healthcare professionals will be needed.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees