Athletic Trainer PRN

Arkansas Children's Hospital•Springdale, AR

4d•$24 - $31•Onsite

About The Position

This PRN position is located in Northwest Arkansas and will provide coverage for school fill-ins as well as weekend club sport events. The Athletic Trainer is responsible for recognizing, evaluating, treating, and rehabilitating athletes who have suffered a sports injury or illness. They will also provide injury prevention education to athletes and serve as the primary liaison between the assigned school, parents/athletes, and healthcare providers. This role also includes coverage of athletic team events and special events as assigned, and other duties as assigned by Arkansas Children's Hospital (ACH).

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree
1 year of experience in a related field
Athletic Training (AR) - Arkansas State Board of Athletic Training certification

Nice To Haves

Master's Degree
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 the patient/athlete/family.
Is available by phone to the assigned school when not on campus.
Performs other duties as assigned.