Athletic Trainer, PRN - LGOH
Ochsner Clinic Foundation•Lafayette, LA
About The Position
Plans, organizes, and conducts the athletic trainer program based on management direction and physician evaluation and assessment. Maintains injury logs and communicates responses to prevention, treatment, and rehabilitation to an advanced practice clinician or physician. Participates with physicians in the Sports Medicine Institute in developing clinic- and community-based rehabilitation and training. Participates in in-service and continuing education programs on athletic training procedures, as well as clinical education, research, and professional paper writing. This is a PRN position supporting contracted events.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in athletic training.
- Current Athletic Trainer license in the state of practice.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association.
- Proficiency using computers, software, and web-based applications.
- Effective verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to present information clearly and professionally to individuals at varying levels throughout the patient care process.
- Ability to tolerate temperatures of 100 degrees or more for three hours during outdoor events.
- Ability to travel throughout and between facilities and work a flexible schedule, including more than eight hours a day.
Nice To Haves
- Master's degree in athletic training.
- Prior experience as an Athletic Trainer.
- Athletic Training Board Certification from the Board of Certification (BOC).
Responsibilities
- Prepare age- and prognosis-appropriate prevention, treatment, and rehabilitation plans under physician supervision.
- Provide immediate on-field injury care and recommend physician or therapy follow-up.
- Maintain injury logs as required by contractual agreements and document according to policy and procedure.
- Maintain state licensure and certification.
- Assist with day-to-day operations.
- Adapt interactions and explanations to the needs of the patient population, including respecting privacy, requesting permissions, and adjusting communication style.
- Participate in in-services, continuing education, clinical education, research, and professional paper writing.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
