Athletic Trainer

Covenant Health • Sevierville, TN

8d • Onsite

About The Position

Provides athletic training services and care on behalf of LeConte Medical Center’s Sports Medicine Outreach program. The ideal candidate possesses the experience, decision-making ability, and clinical skills to make injury assessments based on evidence based injury evaluation techniques.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required
• Must have and maintain Tennessee State licensure as an athletic trainer
• Board of Certification (BOC) certification for the Athletic Trainer

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree preferred
• 0-1 years of experience

Responsibilities

• Provides athletic training services for area high schools as part of a community outreach programs.
• Utilizes appropriate, evidence based clinical techniques to effectively assess and treat athletic injuries.
• Maintains accurate recordkeeping of injuries and treatment of injuries, and works with school officials to complete insurance claim forms for sports injuries.
• Must be an effective communicator and develop professional contacts within community. This includes area physicians, mid-level providers, and other health care professionals.
• Integrates within the local medical community to improve sports medicine services.
• Must have the ability to communicate at all levels, to include Physicians, Surgeons, Mid-Level Providers, Parents, Coaches, and Administrators.
• Participates in annual education presentations to athletes and parents about sports injury prevention and care.
• Assists in the coordination of pre-participation health screenings.
• Assists school administration in the collection and review of medical health related conditions.
• Reviews medical conditions, their treatment, and care with Parents, Coaches, and Administrators.
• Works with clinicians at local therapy clinics to transition athletes back to play, and implements on-site treatment plans at school when possible.
• Administers baseline and post injury concussion testing.
• Must be familiar with TN State law as it relates to concussions.
• Must follow and complete all return to play protocols for concussions.
• Consults with the treating provider.
• Completes all documentation and reports in a timely manner.
• If required by individual high school – provides instruction for career and technical education class.
• Reviews standard operating procedures for the sports medicine program.
• Consults with Director and Medical Directors for guidance if indicated.
• Follows policies, procedures, and safety standards.
• Completes required education assignments annually.
• Works toward achieving goals and objectives, and participates in quality improvement initiatives as requested.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level