Athletic Trainer

OrthoArkansas • Little Rock, AR

2d

About The Position

The Athletic Trainer at OrthoArkansas supports athletes’ health, safety, and performance through injury prevention, evaluation, treatment, rehabilitation, and education. The role involves providing care at interscholastic events and in training-room settings, and building relationships with athletes, coaches, physicians, and the community.

The Athletic Trainer manages training-room operations and rehabilitation programs, coordinates care with medical professionals, supervises assistant and student athletic trainers, and develops emergency action plans for high school athletic programs. The role also provides education and counseling to athletes, families, coaches, and school officials, and maintains records and compliance with medical and legal requirements.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Athletic Training or a related field.
• At least 2 years of experience as an Athletic Trainer, preferably in an outreach setting; entry-level graduates with BOC certification will also be considered.
• Current license from the Licensing Board of Athletic Trainers in Arkansas.
• Board of Certification (BOC) certification.
• CPR/AED certification.
• Strong knowledge of sports medicine principles, injury prevention, and rehabilitation techniques.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for collaborating with athletes, coaches, and medical staff.
• Ability to work independently and adapt to fast-paced environments.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Excel, and Word) and electronic medical record (EMR) systems.

Nice To Haves

• Experience managing sports medicine programs and working with high school or collegiate athletes is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and provide athletic training coverage for home and away interscholastic events.
• Provide immediate first aid and emergency care to injured athletes.
• Apply taping, bandaging, bracing, and other protective or injury-preventive devices, and oversee the proper fitting of protective equipment.
• Manage daily training-room operations, including rehabilitation and therapy programs.
• Maintain records of treatments, injuries, and rehabilitation progress.
• Oversee inventory, budgeting, and requisitioning of medical supplies and equipment.
• Coordinate athlete care with team physicians, school nurses, and other medical professionals.
• Supervise and mentor assistant and student athletic trainers.
• Design and implement emergency action plans for high school athletic programs.
• Conduct annual educational meetings with parents or guardians about sports-related injuries and safety.
• Provide health counseling and injury-prevention strategies to athletes and coaches, and educate athletes, families, and school officials on injury prevention and recovery.
• Administer rehabilitation programs under the direction of physicians and other healthcare professionals.
• Assess and treat sports-related injuries, providing care or referring athletes to specialists as needed.
• Develop individualized rehabilitation and conditioning programs to support recovery and performance.
• Document pre-participation physicals, insurance information, injury reports, and rehabilitation progress.
• Ensure compliance with medical and legal requirements regarding athlete care and safety protocols.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical coverage
• Life insurance
• 401(k) with employer profit-sharing contributions
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• Opportunities for ongoing education, certification renewals, and career advancement
• Flexible scheduling
• PRN shift opportunities

What This Job Offers

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