Athletic Trainer - School Based (Days)

Tanner Health System • Carrollton, GA

124d

About The Position

The Athletic Trainer provides care to both healthy athletes and those who have impairments, functional limitations, or changes in physical function and health status as a result of injury, illness, or other causes. The Athletic Trainer works with occasional guidance by collaborating with the health care team using modalities, personnel, equipment and supply resources. The Athletic Trainer works in prevention of injury and illness, identification and evaluation of injury, referral and teaming coordination with appropriate healthcare team members and settings, as well as rehabilitation recovery of the injured or ill athlete. The Athletic Trainer is consistently communicative with other members of the health care team, coaches, strength and conditioning staff, parents, and athletes regarding injury illness prevention and management.

Requirements

• Licensure by the Georgia State Board of Athletic Trainers.
• BOC certification as Certified Athletic Trainer.
• Comprehensive knowledge of Athletic Training practice and NATA position statements.
• Emergency management knowledge.
• BLS certification within 30 days.
• No prior work experience required.

Nice To Haves

• One year of related experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide care to healthy athletes and those with impairments or injuries.
• Collaborate with the health care team using modalities, personnel, equipment, and supply resources.
• Prevent injury and illness, identify and evaluate injuries.
• Coordinate referrals and teaming with appropriate healthcare team members.
• Assist in the rehabilitation recovery of injured or ill athletes.
• Communicate with coaches, strength and conditioning staff, parents, and athletes regarding injury prevention and management.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree