Athletic Trainer
Arkansas Children's Hospital•Little Rock, AR
•$24 - $31•Onsite
About The Position
This position is responsible for recognizing, evaluating, treating, and rehabilitating participating athletes who have suffered a sports injury or illness, as well as providing injury prevention education to those athletes. Responsibilities include coverage of athletic team events and additional special events as assigned. The Athletic Trainer serves as the primary liaison between the assigned school, the parent/athlete, and appropriate healthcare providers. This role also performs other duties at ACH as assigned.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree
- Athletic Training (AR) - Arkansas State Board of Athletic Training certification
Nice To Haves
- Master's Degree
- Related Field - 1 year of experience
- Recommended Certifications
Responsibilities
- Provides appropriate sports-related care for athletes/patients.
- Makes return to play decisions as appropriate.
- Maintains documentation of patient/athlete interaction on appropriate forms, including documentation of any necessary follow up.
- Keeps athletic training room neat, organized, and safe.
- Assists with supply ordering; maintains organization and inventory of supplies/equipment.
- Assists the sports medicine coordinator in budgeting related to the assigned school.
- Assists with the referral and scheduling of athletes to appropriate healthcare providers.
- Coordinates with school and district personnel on the implementation of emergency action plans and sports medicine-related policy.
- Ensures the school insurance claim form is completed and appropriately disseminated.
- Acts as an educator and advocate for patient/athlete/family.
- Is available by phone to the assigned school when not on campus.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- $5K SIGN-ON BONUS
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
