Athletic Trainer, (Casual/PRN)

Nemours Children's Health•Wilmington, DE

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Nemours Children's Health is seeking a per diem Athletic Trainer (ATC) to provide sideline coverage for youth sports, including soccer, basketball, lacrosse, volleyball, and football. Coverage will be primarily at Chase Fieldhouse and may also take place at sports complexes within the Delaware Valley. Hours depend on event needs. The role provides discipline-specific patient examination, evaluation, intervention, documentation, parent/caregiver education, communication, and coordination of care with medical and clinical staff and outside agencies, as appropriate within the discipline's scope of practice and applicable departmental and Delaware Valley policies. The Athletic Trainer serves a variety of patient types, recognizes personal limitations, and seeks mentorship when needed. The position also supports triage and coverage planning, professional development, evidence-based practice, multidisciplinary teamwork, and upkeep of department space and equipment.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree required.
BOC ATC certification required.
Must be eligible for a Delaware State Athletic Training License; Delaware state licensure is required upon hire.
American Heart Association BLS certification is required within six months of hire and must be maintained for the duration of employment.

Nice To Haves

Membership in professional specialty organizations, such as the National Athletic Trainers Association and state and regional athletic trainer societies, is preferred.
Clinical affiliation and/or work experience in pediatrics is preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide sideline coverage for youth sports events.
Conduct discipline-specific patient examinations, evaluations, and interventions within scope of practice.
Document care in a timely manner according to department procedures.
Educate parents and caregivers and coordinate care with medical and clinical staff and outside agencies as appropriate.
Recognize personal limitations and seek mentorship when needed.
Follow basic medical precautions related to eating, drinking, and mobility, and refer patients appropriately to the health care team.
Complete mandatory training, which may include safety, infection control, corporate compliance, HIPAA, bioterrorism, CPR, and program-specific respiratory training.
Participate in triage and coverage planning as needed to meet patient care and departmental needs.
Independently develop clinical knowledge and evidence-based practice through literature reviews, in-services, courses, and mentorships.
Provide input on treatment intervention strategies to support current, evidence-based practices.
Participate in conflict identification and resolution and cooperate with multidisciplinary, single-discipline, program-specific, and specialty teams.
Assist in maintaining department space and equipment.