Athletic Trainer
About The Position
The Athletic Trainer assesses and manages comprehensive treatment and rehabilitation programs to support safe, timely athlete return-to-play. The role develops customized conditioning and nutrition plans to optimize performance and prevent injury, evaluates and manages injuries, and maintains detailed medical documentation. The Athletic Trainer serves as the primary liaison between athletes, physicians, and sports performance staff, and prepares athletes for practices and competitions in collaboration with sports performance staff while adhering to regulatory guidelines and team schedules. The position is based at Providence Ortho & Sports in Waco, Texas, in the Providence Ortho Sports Medicine department, and is scheduled for day shift PRN work.
Requirements
- Athletic Trainer credential from the Texas Advisory Board of Athletic Trainers, obtained within 6 months (180 days) of hire or job transfer.
- BLS Provider certification obtained within 1 month (30 days) of hire or job transfer; American Heart Association or American Red Cross certification accepted.
- High school diploma equivalency with 2 years of cumulative experience, or an associate's/technical degree, or 4 years of applicable cumulative job-specific experience.
Nice To Haves
- Experience as an Athletic Trainer.
Responsibilities
- Assess and manage treatment and rehabilitation programs to support safe and timely athlete return-to-play.
- Develop customized, safe conditioning and nutrition plans for athletes to optimize performance and prevent injury.
- Evaluate and manage injuries and maintain meticulous medical documentation.
- Act as the primary liaison between the athlete, physician, and sports performance staff.
- Prepare athletes for practices and competitions in collaboration with sports performance staff, adhering to regulatory guidelines and team schedules.
Benefits
- 403(b) retirement plan.
- Employee Assistance Program.
- Counseling and peer support.
- Spiritual care and stress management resources.
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Education Level
High school or GED
