Athletic Trainer | UF Health Jax | PRN | Variable

UF Health • Jacksonville, FL

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About The Position

The Athletic Trainer works under the direction of a physician and provides services involving the prevention, recognition, evaluation, management, disposition, treatment, or rehabilitation of physically active people with injuries, illnesses, or other conditions related to sport, exercise, training, or physical activity. The role travels to area high schools to provide on-site services at practices, sporting events, and clinic hours, as well as other assigned duties. The position is PRN with variable shifts Monday through Saturday.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Florida license as an Athletic Trainer.
• Board of Certification for the Athletic Trainer.
• BLS or ACLS certification from the American Heart Association.
• Less than one year of on-field Athletic Training experience.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills.
• Ability to recognize problems and work systematically and logically to resolve them.
• Seeks to develop self and others.
• Contributes to a safe environment for student athletes by following established procedures and protocols.
• Stays up to date on evidence-informed athletic training practice.

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide outreach athletic training services to local high schools, including practice and event coverage and the evaluation, immediate and emergency care, management, treatment, or rehabilitation of student athletes.
• Visit assigned high schools as often as necessary to provide services.
• Practice under the general direction of a supervising physician involved in musculoskeletal care, communicate with medical and rehabilitation team members, and seek physician input on care decisions and protocols as appropriate.
• Implement emergency and immediate care procedures and ensure proper triage of student athlete injuries to physicians, follow-up diagnostics, and rehabilitative care.
• Document encounters and maintain electronic injury tracking.
• Communicate effectively with student athletes and their families, high school coaches, athletic directors, and administrators.
• Participate in education and training events for local coaches, student athletes, and school administrators, as well as local community education and service events.
• Pursue professional development and use professional standards of practice and ethics.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level