Athletic Trainer - PRN

Ascension Health • Waco, TX

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About The Position

The position is within the Sports Medicine Clinic at Providence Ortho & Sports in Waco, TX, scheduled on a PRN basis. The role involves assessing injuries and managing comprehensive treatment programs to prevent injury and rehabilitate athletes. The Athletic Trainer will develop conditioning programs, design and implement training or rehabilitation programs, evaluate and manage injuries, and prepare athletes for practice or competition.

Requirements

• Athletic Trainer credentialed from the Texas Advisory Board of Athletic Trainers obtained within 6 Months (180 days) of hire date or job transfer date required.
• BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
• High School diploma equivalency with 2 years of cumulative experience OR Associate's degree/Technical degree OR 4 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.

Nice To Haves

• Experience as an Athletic Trainer preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess injuries and manage comprehensive treatment programs to prevent injury and rehabilitate athletes.
• Develop conditioning programs for injured and non-injured athletes to ensure safety in the program design incorporating nutrition plans and schedules customized to meet individual athlete needs.
• Design and implement comprehensive training or rehabilitation programs to prevent injury and illness among athletes.
• Evaluate and manage injuries. Maintain medical documentation on each athlete and act as a liaison between the physician and the athlete.
• Prepare athletes for practice or competition based on team schedules, applicable regulations and guidelines, and in conjunction with physician and sports performance staff.

Benefits

• Paid time off (PTO)
• Various health insurance options & wellness plans
• Retirement benefits including employer match plans
• Long-term & short-term disability
• Employee assistance programs (EAP)
• Parental leave & adoption assistance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Ways to give back to your community

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations
• Education Level: Associate degree